In Orpheo, the player travels the world cleansing it of demons and monsters. They collect souls to become more powerful in order to fight stronger enemies and cast magic. Inspired partly by Demon Souls, partly by Legend of Zelda (The original!), as well as by The Binding of Isaac, H.R. Geiger, and strategy games, this game is guaranteed to test you.

The Ferryman exists between worlds to guide the souls of the recently deceased to the world of the dead. Upon reaching the river bank, many new souls are confused, believing they should not be there: they are only deceiving themselves. You help the Ferryman decide if a soul should enter the world of the light or the world of the dark upon reaching the opposite shore.