The subversive Belgians at Tale of Tales who made the non-game horror game The Path are turning to another distinctly female-centric myth for their next non-game, described as an interactive vignette in realtime 3D. The subject of Fatale is Salome, but according the press release, it's not based on the traditional sources.

In fact, Fatale is inspired directly by paintings. In the 19th century, a favorite theme of romantic and salon painters alike was the "femme fatale": the fatal woman who lures men to their downfall. We wanted to do something with that theme in realtime 3D. And also with the idea of a painting as a frozen moment in time.

"Fatale" is based on the legend of Salomé, who, 2000 years ago, demanded the head of John the Baptist as a reward for dancing for her stepfather, King Herod. Oscar Wilde's 1891 interpretation of Salomé as a young woman in love with the prophet is the main inspiration for the project. In "Fatale" you will be able to explore the scene of this momentous historical event, experiencing the story through the emotions and thoughts of the characters involved.