Underplayed Gems

IMSCARED (2016)

IMSCARED cover
Developer
Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 3,897 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a disorienting first-person nightmare that constantly deceives the player while they search for an exit

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What players say

Players praise IMSCARED as a genuinely scary meta horror game that breaks the fourth wall by manipulating files on your computer. Many call it a classic that holds up, and note it creates fear without relying on jumpscares or enemies.

Trailer

Screenshots

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