Underplayed Gems

Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs (2026)

Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs cover
Developer
Jaden Williams
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 337 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, grounded first-person walking sim where each knock on a decaying apartment door feels like a gamble with survival.

psychological horrortenseatmosphericpsx-stylewalking simulatorfirst-personimmersivegrounded

What players say

Players praise the retro PSX style and comedic voice acting from YouTuber Jaden Williams, but they are split on the price. Many say the game is very short, about 20 minutes, and the final chase relies on luck with no crouch, sprint, or hiding spots, which some find frustrating.

Trailer

Screenshots

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