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VLK · Published by VLK
Content notice: Players will encounter dead bodies and gore
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
Carcerem is a realistic first-person horror game. You are sent as punishment for a crime into an ancient labyrinth. Solve puzzles and find mysterious items to escape from this place.
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Explore Carcerem’s dark first-person world as you navigate through an eerie ancient maze, piecing together clues to find your way out. Solve intricate puzzles and uncover mysterious items in this intense action-adventure game from VLK.
About this game
Carcerem is a realistic first-person horror game. Step into the eerie corridors of an ancient labyrinth. From its depths come terrifying roars and sounds reminiscent of prisoners’ screams. Explore the maze to uncover its mysteries — the deeper you go, the more dangerous it becomes.
The protagonist, sent to the labyrinth as punishment for a crime, learns that anyone who escapes will be granted pardon. Determined to win his freedom, he’s ready to fight no matter what it takes.
The labyrinth is a stone prison built centuries ago. Thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — of prisoners have wandered through its halls over the ages, yet none have ever escaped.
Gameplay
Puzzle Solving. Ancient puzzles, devised and constructed centuries ago, will test your ingenuity and resourcefulness. Little is known about how they work.
Item and Clue Search. For a prisoner, nothing is more precious than a found item or clue. These may help you progress and bring you closer to solving the labyrinth’s secrets.
Danger at Every Step. You can never relax inside the maze — traps may lurk around every corner.
Mysteries and Myths of the Labyrinth
Is it even possible to escape? No newcomer knows the way out. You must discover for yourself whether an exit exists.
Are the rumors true about the roars echoing from the labyrinth’s depths? What creature has guarded it all this time?
Are there any survivors still inside? If you meet them, how dangerous could that encounter be?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Carcerem Update 1.0.2
In the first few days of the demo version, I’ve received a lot of valuable feedback from players. The game has become more polished and better adapted for players, and new mechanics have been added.Now you can immerse yourself in the nighttime atmosphere of Carcerem.It took a lot of time to achieve the best possible night lighting in the game. The darkness of the maze has grown deeper.Added a day/night cycle mechanicImproved several locations (area sizes were adjusted for the demo version, and new gameplay features were introduced)Fixed visual artifactsAdded new soundsRead full article on Community Announcements (VLK)Patch NotesOfficial
Release Update 1.0.1
Today, the demo version of Carcerem was released!Following a closed testing phase, a small number of bugs were found and fixed.Fixed various animations.Fixed the saving of game settings (your settings will no longer reset after returning to the main menu).Added fall damage mechanics (to be honest, it doesn't really affect the gameplay, but I like that the game world has become a bit more realistic).I've done my best to release a demo version for you that is free of bugs and critical errors, so you can have the best possible experience with the game. You can report bugs and share your impressions on the game's Discord server. The walls of the maze are waiting for you..Read full article on Community Announcements (VLK)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo Announcement
I'd like to share some important news for the game's development. The Carcerem demo is coming soon! I've been working on the Carcerem demo for months, so in the next month, you'll be able to get a feel for the game and play through its opening sequence. The tentative release date is scheduled for late October, just before Halloween. Join the Carcerem Discord server to stay up to date with the demo's release. I'll be able to get your feedback and answer any questions there.Read full article on Community Announcements (VLK)Patch NotesOfficial
Carcerem Page Update
Carcerem development is in full swing! Recently, the game has undergone a visual and gameplay makeover.Game screenshots have been updatedGame description text has been correctedNew short videos have been added to the game descriptionGame specifications have been updatedRead full article on Community Announcements (VLK)
