"The Sinking City" is a video game developed by Frogwares, set in a fictional city inspired by Lovecraftian themes. Players assume the role of private investigator Charles Reed, who explores the flooded streets of Oakmont to uncover the mystery behind a supernatural phenomenon affecting the town and its inhabitants. The game combines elements of adventure, horror, and detective genres, featuring an open-world environment filled with puzzles and quests. Players interact with various characters, gather clues, and make choices that influence the story's outcome, all while navigating the eerie atmosphere of a city plagued by madness and decay.