Darkest Dungeon is a gothic roguelike role-playing game developed by Red Hook Studios and released in 2016, known for its stress system, permadeath heroes and the deep narration of Wayne June. Small interface and character sounds from the game, including fabric and equipment noises like this robe rustle, were later clipped and shared on soundboards by fans. Players recognise them instantly from long, tense dungeon runs and Ancestor monologues. The robe effect survived as a niche utility sound for horror creators who want authentic game texture without dialogue or music.