Underplayed Gems

The Stairway 7 - Anomaly Hunt Loop Horror Game (2024)

The Stairway 7 - Anomaly Hunt Loop Horror Game cover
Developer
Steelkrill Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 172 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, repetitive loop of scanning eerie stairwells for subtle anomalies while a cat companion follows, where one mistake can lead to a sudden death.

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What players say

Players describe a linear anomaly-hunting game where every oddity is on the same floor each time, making it a one-and-done experience. The stairwell setting and small rooms draw comparisons to Exit 8. Opinions split on price, with several saying it costs too much for its length.

Screenshots

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