Belgium developer Tale of Tales (The Path, The Graveyard) released its latest project, Fatale, a 3D "interactive vignette" based on Oscar Wilde's stage play for biblical princess Salome.

Contrary to Matthew and Mark's recountings of her story in the Christian Bible, Oscar Wilde's version has Salome falling in love with John the Baptist, who rejects her request for a kiss. She retaliates by asking for the prophet's head as a reward for dancing for her stepfather King Herod. Fatale takes place in the aftermath of John the Baptist's execution, "when all has turned quiet and the moon brings comfort to troubled hearts."

"We are not traditional game developers," says designers Auriea Harvey & Michael Samyn, "We are more interested in exploring the potential of the interactive medium than refining any premature conventions. This applies to both form and content."

The Tale of Tales co-founders continue "The story of Salome is fascinating to us. Not in the least because it allows for so many interpretations. All of these are present in Fatale and we hope the players come up with many more."

You can purchase Fatale for Mac and PC from the interactive vignette's official site, which also has an audio trailer with a slideshow of screenshots.