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Eternal Soul Studios · Published by Eternal Soul Studios
Content notice: This game contains scenes of mild violence and suspenseful horror elements. Players may experience intense moments of fear, including being pursued and attacked by hostile entities. There are no depictions of sexual content, drug use, or self-harm.
4 user reviews — 100% positive (4 reviews) · 9 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
In The Dark is a first-person horror game set in a post-apocalyptic 2005. You are R2-P23H, a maintenance robot stationed in a remote forest bunker. But something is watching you. And maybe… you're not just a machine after all.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More under £5 games
Venture into the eerie silence of a post-apocalyptic forest in In The Dark. Play as R2-P23H, navigating through a remote bunker where danger lurks at every turn and your true nature may be more complex than you realize.
About this game
Welcome to the world after the Blackout.
The year is 2005. Civilization collapsed after a global energy blackout.
What remains of humanity now hides underground, sealed inside bunkers to escape the horrors roaming the surface.
You are R2-P23H, an autonomous maintenance unit assigned to Bunker 01, buried deep within a forgotten forest.
A disembodied voice gives you orders through a flickering monitor.
But the forest... seems alive.
There’s something out there. Something that listens. Something that doesn't want you here.
Survive this first-person psychological horror experience.
Explore a decaying post-apocalyptic world.
Solve twisted puzzles.
Avoid what moves through the fog.
And uncover the truth about who you are... or what you've become.
Are you just a machine?
You were made to obey. To maintain. To survive.
But the forest remembers something you've forgotten.
You dream.
You hesitate.
You hear your name when no one speaks.
And deep down... you know you shouldn’t.
Features
Atmospheric first-person horror with subtle survival elements.
Puzzles seamlessly integrated into the environment and story.
Hidden secrets that alter your understanding of the world.
Tense stealth sections: crouch, listen, and stay silent.
Constant psychological tension — no cheap jumpscares.
Episodic story: future chapters will be released as updates.
Step outside. The dark is waiting.
Are you ready to face what remains of the world?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500 or AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360 (or equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound device
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11800H or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with DirectX 12 and Shader Model 6.0 support
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound device
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
In the Dark v1.1.3 – Spooky Season 🎃
🎃 The Halloween update is here! In the Dark: Chapter 1 has just been updated to version 1.1.3, bringing new improvements to make your October nights even scarier. 🕯️ What’s new in this version: A darker and more haunting atmosphere for the Halloween season. Enhanced visual details to highlight important elements. New visual aids to guide you through the shadows without breaking the immersion. General polish and fixes for smoother gameplay. Step back into the darkness this Halloween and feel the terror like never before.Read full article on Community Announcements (icenickman)AnnouncementsOfficial
Spooky season 🎃🎃
👻 Spooky season is here, and it’s the perfect time to face your fears... In the Dark: Chapter 1 invites you into a world of shadows, whispers, and relentless terror. Every step takes you deeper into the unknown, where every sound could be your last.For a limited time, the darkness comes with a chilling discount: 🗓️ September 29 – October 6 🗓️ October 17 – October 31Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most terrifying journeys of the year at a special price.🔦 Dare to enter... if you think you can survive.Read full article on Community Announcements (icenickman)Patch NotesOfficial
📢 Patch Notes – Version 1.1.2
– Bug Fixes & Quality Improvements This patch focuses on solving key gameplay issues and improving user experience: Fixes & Changes: ✅ Fixed bug preventing interaction with certain buttons. 🔇 Decreased error sound volume during incorrect sequences. ⎋ Pause menu can now be closed with the Escape key. 🌲 Fixed trees appearing in front of the player unexpectedly. 👾 Fixed enemy getting stuck on the fence. 🏃 Increased player stamina for better movement flow. Thanks for your continued feedback—your support keeps the game evolving!Read full article on Community Announcements (icenickman)AnnouncementsOfficial
🕯️ Thank you for being here – What’s next and how to help
Hi everyone,We just want to say thank you for the support In The Dark has received during these first days.We’re a small team (just a few friends), and every wishlist, comment or message means a lot to us.We’ve already started work on Chapter 2, and we’re also making some polish passes on Chapter 1: sound design, lighting, and visual feedback.If you’ve already played the game and enjoyed it, sharing it with someone who loves psychological horror would help more than you imagine.And if you feel like leaving a short review, even a sentence, it would truly support us from within the Steam ecosystem.Thank you for stepping into the dark. This journey is just beginning.— The In The Dark teamRead full article on Community Announcements (icenickman)AnnouncementsOfficial
🔥 Last minute: 40% launch discount ends tomorrow!
Hello, horror gamers! 👁️🗨️I'm the developer of In The Dark, and I want to sincerely thank you for the support I've received in this first week.This project was created by a very small group of people with tremendous dedication, and the response has been incredible.⚠️ The 40% discount ends tomorrow, July 18th. If you enjoy psychological horror, unexpected scares, and tense exploration, I invite you to try it today.Every purchase directly helps me develop Chapter 2, with more mechanics, story, and scares.🕯️ Thank you for joining me in the darkness!Read full article on Community Announcements (icenickman)
