Play These Epic Indie Horror Games Next - February 2022 - Odd Nugget
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We do not like being sad but we watch sad movies, We do not like being scared but we play horror games..
At any rate...
Take a load off and enjoy a few of the epic indie horror games brought together below. They're bound to be fun!
Cursed

Developed by Disaster Squad Productions and published by Disaster Squad Productions
In a small unnamed rural town, a girl has been missing for over 24 hours. She foolishlly ventured down a forbidden stairwell feared by every citizen. Now you have been called to find her and solve the mysteries of the abandoned mines. Is she even still alive at this point? Only one way to find out.
Venture underground in retro point-and-click style
Do battle with unholy creatures in real time combat
Solve puzzles and use inventory to progress into the labyrinth
Chilling atmosphere and classic pc-indie-game vibes
Unique blend of action and puzzle solving
This was the first game I made in one week during 2009. Inspired by old horror games such as Last Half of Darkness and Uninvited. Created as a small passion project. Cursed 2 was finished in 2019, and now Cursed 3 is being developed in 2022.
Cursed

More about this game here.
The Smiling Man

Made by NoxusGamesStudio
The music and sounds in the game are not copyrighted.
Mode: Single player video game
Genres: Horror
The game has 3 endings
A game where a completely mad man, who watches you and stalks you during a temporarily peaceful night, is ready to flee this terrifying danger?
PS1-style game with CRTVHS
Requirements:
Minimum:
Ram: 4GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
Recommended:
Ram: 4GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad
The Smiling Man

More about this game here.
人中怪物多人版

Developed by 九头龙工作室 and published by 九头龙工作室

More about this game here.
MonsterAmongUs


More about this game here.
AUGUST NIGHT

Made by SAHL IBRAHIMI
the repeating visions and theunstoppablepainwill come to an end soon
the dream itself will visit you home
be ready for it...
AUGUST NIGHT

More about this game here.
The Shore VR

Developed by Ares Dragonis and published by Ares Dragonis
The Shore VR is a separate version of the standard title The Shore. The game is about the mystery of the unknown, sated on a forbidden island filled terrifying world of cultists, and cosmic horrors. Based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft, the story features many of his best-known creations and more.
A new chapter is about to begin Players will see the immersive world through the eyes of a man who is progressively exploring the stories of the people who shipwrecked to the mysterious island. Players will also experience The Shore VR through immersive, atmospheric gameplay and encounter the most nightmarish Lovecraftian entities, all while solving mind-bending puzzles. Try to survive on the island by avoiding all the obstacles which may come up to your adventure.
New Events
Keep the adventure going with the VR version of the game.
Numerous New Unique Events.
Investigates unsolved cases and sets out in search of mysterious unspeakable powers.
Presented with a Lovecraftian style, As players dive deeper and deeper into the mystery, theyll face overwhelming odds. Its only by mastering the artifacts of the old gods combat mechanic that they can stay one step ahead of the darkness that tries to swallow the world of his, but will that be enough?
Features
stunning art design
immersive exploration experience
Breathtaking environments, with every one of them a unique story to tell.
Challenging exploration, enter into unknown dimensions and come face to face with horrific entities that will try to stop you from gaining knowledge.
Chilling atmosphere and tension, what can a human do against the fear of the unknown.
self made story inspired by Lovecraftian Mythology
Unique representation of the Entities.
Over 20 Mind-blending puzzles.
A burdensome atmosphere and story inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft.
An Open-World that can be explored by foot or in a diving suit and the Void realm as a trophy room.
Atmospheric Gameplay where you have to manage your mental health to untangle the truth behind the madness.
The Shore VR

More about this game here.
精神病大王花 Flowering Abyss

Developed by CHARON and published by Pujia8 Studio

More about this game here.
ROJO: A Spanish Horror Experience

Made by Miguel Moreno
Is there anything more terrifying than a fascist?
Explore the apartment of a nostalgic Francoist to find your friend in this short First Person Horror experience set in Spain.
Your friend has been missing for days. The only clue she has left you is a note with an address: "Calle de Salamanca, Madrid. Bloque 13, 3A".
Genre: First Person, Horror, Walking Simulator, Puzzle, Single Player
Duration: 20 minutes approx
Art Style: 3D, Realistic
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
This experiencetakes place in an oppressive and unique atmosphere, full of references to the traditional Spanish culture. In this experience, the players must explore the creepy apartment to find clues and solve puzzles that help them find the protagonists missing friend. With only a flashlight and their ingenuity, the players must enter the darkness and overcome their fears to reach the end.
Walk into the dark with just a faulty flashlight.
Find all the references to Spanish brands, music and art, in a decadent environment full of religious and Francoist iconography.
Explore the apartment and find clues to help you solve the puzzles.
Investigate to find out who is behind the disappearance of your friend.
The game has been developed for no commercial purposes. Although some of the elements that appear are based on real life, this game ispure fiction.
ROJO does not represent an apology to the Franco regime or its figure. On the contrary, it is a representation of the terror produced by fascist ideologies, fanaticism and extremism.
Controllers
Gamepad Mouse and Keyboard Action
Left Stick WASD or Arrows Move character
Right Stick Mouse Move camera
B Left Click or B Interact
X Middle Click or X Flashlight
Y or RT Right Click or Y Look in detail
Menu Escape Pause game
You can play this game inEnglishorSpanish.
A game developed by Miguel Moreno with Unreal Engine.
Press Kit
Twitter: mmorenos95
Mail: mmorenos95gmail.com
Assets Credits list here
Thanks a lot to everyone who played ROJO!
ROJO: A Spanish Horror Experience

More about this game here.
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