Grotesque images will also pop up in the screen. Fear would overwhelm Tasi when she walks completely in the dark, causing her to hallucinate and hear whispers in her head. Like the first game, Tasi's fear level would build up gradually. Players also need to solve various puzzles to progress in the game, and read the notes left by non-playable characters to know more about the story.
Players can also scavenge matches, which can be used to light up mounted torches and candles. The game is dimly lit, and players must use light sources, such as Tasi's own fuel lamp, to see clearly and find ways to progress. The player assumes control of Tasi Trianon, who must wander through desert caves and ancient tombs in order to find the whereabouts of her companions.
Like The Dark Descent, the game is played from a first-person perspective.