The Door in the Basement (2021)
- Developer
- Aegon Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 184 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
You navigate dark, pixelated tunnels with tension from unknown threats while piecing together a surreal mystery through puzzle solving and exploration.
atmosphericdarkexplorationpixel graphicspsychological horrorfirst-personpuzzle solvingsurvivaltense
What players say
Players describe it as a short, atmospheric horror game that relies on unease rather than complex mechanics. The 2-hour experience is mostly linear with some puzzles and running from threats that are easy to outrun, supported by generous checkpoints. There is a split: some find it a solid, creepy journey, while others say the buildup leads to a disappointing, vignette-like structure.
Screenshots
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