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Charles Margroff · Published by Charles Margroff
Content notice: This game offers an experience that builds fear in the player, has frequent jump scares, minor drug abuse, very minimal blood and gore, and child abduction.
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Within the Unknown is a first-person, psychological indie horror game where you regain your memory and relive the trauma from your dark past in a sci-fi simulation.
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Explore the unsettling depths of Within the Unknown, an indie adventure where your past haunts every step. Relive and unravel the mysteries that shaped your psyche in a tense, first-person simulation.
About this game
Within the Unknown is a first-person, psychological indie horror game where you regain your memory and relive the trauma from your dark past in a sci-fi simulation.
Upon waking up with no recollection of who you are, explore an abandoned farm to uncover the mysteries behind you and your family. As a human subject, your endurance and sanity will be tested as you experience the nightmares your mind has conjured in this simulation.
Relive flashbacks through tvs showing a car wreck with your daughter and what happened in the cornfield.
There's only one way out of this self-inflicted reality, you must face your fears so you can see them once again.
Core gameplay features crouching, running with stamina with different camera shakes, inventory system with items such as your lighter, keys to unlock areas, and notes from your afflicted wife.
To add some immersion, the lighter will go out when you run and sometimes require a few flicks to ignite. The flashlight you find has the ability to blind the creatures in the cornfield as you search for your daughter.
You can also light candles, reattach mannequin parts, and solve a combination lock.
Thank you for your interest in my game and good luck!
Synopsis
Upon waking up with no recollection of who you are, explore an abandoned farm to uncover the mysteries behind you and your family. As a human subject, your endurance and sanity will be tested as you experience the nightmares your mind has conjured in this simulation.
Relive flashbacks through tvs showing a car wreck with your daughter and what happened in the cornfield.
There's only one way out of this self-inflicted reality, you must face your fears so you can see them once again.
Gameplay
Core gameplay features crouching, running with stamina with different camera shakes, inventory system with items such as your lighter, keys to unlock areas, and notes from your afflicted wife.
To add some immersion, the lighter will go out when you run and sometimes require a few flicks to ignite. The flashlight you find has the ability to blind the creatures in the cornfield as you search for your daughter.
You can also light candles, reattach mannequin parts, and solve a combination lock.
To Conclude
Estimated play time is roughly 45 mins-1 hour for the first chapter. Chapter 2 is in the works and will hopefully be released in the near future.Thank you for your interest in my game and good luck!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3 8130U(2Cores, 2.3GHz) or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or equivalent
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This may change with updates!
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or equivalent
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This may change with updates!
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Within the Unknown Demo Update!
Updates: *Fixed many bugs *Slightly buffed the lighter *Updated the cornfield and AI *Altered events in the house and driving sequence *More functionality when lighting candles *Fixed drawers glitch *Attempting to fix new game bug and graphics settings *Attempting to fix losing your lighter after driving sequence In Addition I would like to mention the game will not be released in chapters. It will be released as a full game. This is my first game so I'm still learning and making decisions as I go so sorry if some things came off misleading lol I hope you enjoy this version of the demo and stay tuned for the full game! ːsteamhappyːRead full article on Community Announcements (Arson Games)
