A collection of retro styled games bundled together, experience many forms of horror in a wide array of styles whilst uncovering the mysteries of the old mall that holds them all.
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“It takes a few weeks to a few months to create and release a new cartridge for the collection. Early access allows players to play now and return as new cartridges release, whilst changes will be made to already released cartridges the core concept and gameplay will remain intact and they are released in a feature complete and playable state.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will leave early access once all cartridges have been released, at this time there is no definitive number of cartridges however 16+ is the current target, New cartridges take a few weeks to a few months to release meaning the game will be in early access for around one to two years.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The finished version will feature all cartridges, a complete mall environment to explore and steam achievements.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version features seven released cartridges and the main hub area of the mall.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The games price will increase as new cartridges are released.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feedback on cartridges can be used to alter and improve them.
Polls will be held on what concepts people want turning into the next cartridge.
The larger story of the mall will be shaped and uncovered by the community”
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About This Game

On a street so lonely, in a town so quiet, stands a mall no more, but a place for the old and unwanted, in plain sight to all, but very few enthralled.
Yet in this dimness, a strange sight does appear, the building's windows aglow, as if to cheer, amidst the darkness, they shine so clear, a beacon of hope, dispelling fear.
When night is broken, the end is awoken, but until then, don't run too fast, don't be too rash, Or your demise might arise. That, I am certain.

Horror Cartridge Collection is a series of short form horror games in the PSX style, with each game (Cartridge) offering a unique experience with different gameplay mechanics, styles and stories all connected by the mall.

Key Features

  • Explore the mall
  • In-game achievements
  • Collectables
  • Multiple endings
  • Adjustable retro settings
  • Developer Commentary
  • Cheats

The Found Cartridges


Out Of Gas
Your car has just run out of gas in the middle of nowhere. A sign tells you a gas station is only two miles up the road. Make your way to it on foot.
  • Playtime - 7 Minutes
  • Endings - 7
  • Collectables - 1
  • First-person - Walking - Dialogue

Nightmare
You are a young child who has woken up in the middle of the night after hearing a sound coming from downstairs. Investigate the sound and remember, don't panic.
  • Playtime - 15 Minutes
  • Endings - 2
  • Collectables - 1
  • First-person - Cartoony - Lucid - Monsters

The Mine
The sun has set, it's time to descend into the mine in search of riches. Take your trusty pickaxe and lantern in the exploration for ore and other treasures.
  • Playtime - 30 Minutes
  • Endings - 4
  • Collectables - 2
  • First-person - Mining - Combat - Zombies

Warehouse 14
It's 2am and you have just scaled the wall to get into a warehouse park. A friend told you one of the warehouses is storing something valuable, find warehouse 14, break in and steal what's inside.
  • Playtime - 10 Minutes
  • Endings - 1
  • Collectables - 1
  • First-person - Walking

M.A.D
It's the height of the Cold War and the launch order has just been sent. Take control of your launch control center and perform your duty to your country.
  • Playtime - 3 Minutes
  • Endings - 3
  • Collectables - 1
  • First-person - Typing - Nuclear war - Time limit

Santa's Workshop
It's Christmas eve and all the toys have been assembled, but now they need to be packaged and put into Santa's bag for delivery. You are a freshly hired elf tasked with taking the assembled toys and packaging them ready for children to open on Christmas day, work fast, midnight is approaching.
  • Playtime - 5 Minutes
  • Endings - 3
  • Collectables - 1
  • First-person - Sorting - Packaging - Time limit

Eternal Storage
You have just purchased an abandoned storage unit and have arrived at the facility to clear it out, find the unit and start clearing out all the junk, keep your eye out for anything that looks valuable, you never know what you might find.
  • Playtime - 30 Minutes
  • Endings - 2
  • Collectables - 1
  • First-person - Unpacking - Dialogue

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Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains depictions of Violence, Gore, Body horror, Death, Swearing, Nuclear war.
Future content may depict, suicide, self harm, disturbing content, implied sexual acts.
Each game has a content warning and can be skipped.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: windows 7
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i7
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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