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Anomaly: Haunted Aisle

Hurly Burly Studios · Published by U. S. Cart Games

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Explore a looping supermarket aisle in a first-person psychological horror walking simulator. Observe the environment to spot anomalies: turn back when something is wrong, otherwise move forward. Progress reveals a story of guilt and grief, as a man searches for his lost wife and son.

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Step into the eerie loops of Anomaly: Haunted Aisle and unravel a tale of loss. Navigate the unsettling aisles, guided by subtle anomalies that hint at a deeper narrative of guilt and grief.

About this game

You find yourself on a supermarket aisle that never ends.

Sometimes something is out of place — odd, or just plain wrong. At other times, all is well. By carefully observing your surroundings, you must decide whether to turn back or press on. Each correct choice pushes you deeper into the store — and deeper into a story of guilt, grief, and a man searching for his lost wife and son.

THE RULES ARE SIMPLE

If you spot an anomaly, turn back.
If nothing seems wrong, continue forward.
Make enough correct decisions to reach the checkouts.

Make a mistake — and you’ll find yourself back at the beginning.

Each successful choice carries you further into the store, and further away from the familiar.

A PLACE THAT CHANGES AS YOU DO

What begins as a normal daytime supermarket slowly transforms across repeated loops:

  • A lively store becomes empty

  • Day turns to night

  • Shelves become bare, signs fade, lights go out

  • Familiar figures disappear… or leave something behind

With each return, new anomalies emerge — revealing fragments of memory, guilt, and loss woven into the environment itself.

This is not a place haunted by mere ghosts.
It is a place shaped by what refuses to be forgotten.

A STORY TOLD THROUGH OBSERVATION

There are no formal objectives on screen. No dialogue trees.

The story unfolds through:

  • Environmental details

  • Repeating figures

  • Subtle changes in space and time

  • What appears — and what no longer does

  • TV and radio broadcasts heard throughout the store

As you progress, you may begin to glimpse those you’re searching for.
And eventually, understand why you’re here.

FEATURES

  • Psychological horror with minimal jump scares

  • Anomaly-spotting gameplay inspired by The Exit 8

  • Three escalating acts across repeated loops

  • A dense, atmospheric environment designed for careful observation

  • Story-driven anomalies tied to memory and grief

  • A single, narrative-driven ending focused on emotional resolution

THEMES

  • Liminal spaces

  • Repetition and ritual

  • Guilt, grief, and forgiveness

  • The danger of refusing to let go

CONTENT NOTE

This game explores mature emotional themes. Horror is psychological in nature and relies on atmosphere, implication, and environmental storytelling rather than graphic content.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: TBA

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: TBA

Supported Languages

English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Anomaly: Haunted Aisle — Steam Page Now Live

    The Steam page for Anomaly: Haunted Aisle is now live.Anomaly: Haunted Aisle is a first-person psychological horror walking simulator set inside a looping supermarket aisle. By carefully observing your surroundings, you must decide whether to turn back or press on — each correct choice pushing you deeper into the store and deeper into a story of guilt and grief.The game unfolds across repeated loops, with the environment subtly changing over time. New anomalies emerge, familiar spaces decay, and fragments of a lost family surface through environmental storytelling.If this sounds like your kind of experience, you can wishlist the game to receive updates as development continues.Thank you for taking a look.
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