The Great Below (2023)

- Developer
- Dobra Studios
- Publisher
- ByteSize, Kinda Brave
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, avant-garde walk through a surreal mansion where the line between reality and the mind dissolves, driven by cryptic discovery and a lurking sense of dread.
atmospherictensemysterioussurrealphilosophicalmind-bendingexplorationpsychological horror
What players say
Players praise the oppressive atmosphere and original puzzles, often comparing it to Myst or Inscryption. The game is short, around 3 hours, and builds tension through sound and claustrophobic spaces rather than jump scares. Some find the matchstick-light mechanic annoying and the ending abrupt, and controls are a common complaint.
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