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Screaming In The Basement (2025)

Screaming In The Basement is a first-person psychological horror game, delving into an evil rooted in darkness, a realistic and immersive horror atmosphere. Experience investigative reporter Mike’s descent into a tragic family murder.

All Reviews:

Mixed (11) - 63% of the 11 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Dec 5, 2025

Developer:

Massbolt Games

Publisher:

Massbolt Games

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We believe the best way to create an amazing game is through direct communication with players. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand which aspects of the game are working and which may need rethinking. Let us know your thoughts and suggestions about the game. Your insights drive everything we do.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will be in Early Access until March 2026.”

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

“We plan to improve the game with additional polish, better gameplay mechanics, enhanced immersion, and overall refinement.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game presents a compelling, fully realized storyline with multiple endings, immersing players in a chilling, suspense filled atmosphere enriched with deep investigative intrigue.”

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

“We will slightly increase the price when we leave Early Access.”

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

“We hope that during Early Access, players will write about any bugs or shortcomings they notice in, Steam Community or Reviews. We’ll work to resolve all issues as quickly as possible.”

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About This Game

“Screaming In The Basement” is a first-person psychological horror game, delving into an evil rooted beyond darkness, a realistic and immersive horror atmosphere. an investigative reporter called Mike investigates a tragic family murder. Strange things from 1991 occur. This game is inspired by P.T.

“In Early Access! Your feedback helps make the game better.”

YOUR STORY BEGINS, THEIR FATE UNFOLDS

Mike is the main character, a journalist always chasing the story behind the story. He gains access to an apartment that, according to news reports, is said to be home to restless souls, though no one has ever confirmed it. The residence is tied to a terrible incident. A family once lived in the apartment and was killed by someone whose identity remains unknown.

AN INTENSE, IMMERSIVE JOURNEY

Genre
"Walking Simulator" focused on story, exploration, and atmosphere.
Multiple Endings
Three different endings unfold depending on the choices you make.
Visual Style
Aesthetic inspired by the 1990s.
The Lens of Reality
You’ll carry a powerful Polaroid camera that exposes the things no human eye can see.
Sound Design
The immersive sound design pulls you deeper into the experience, building tension at every moment until you’re fully surrounded by a growing sense of madness.
Paranormal Elements
Paranormal activity makes objects move and causes the environment to change in strange and unexpected ways, making you feel something beyond this world is present.

A GRIPPING CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE

Darkness creeps in every corner, and silence hides the screams. The intense psychological horror into madness, the game draws you into a cinematic nightmare where every moment feels like a scene from your worst horror film, and the truth you’re searching for may be the very thing that destroys you.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game contains scenes of violence that may negatively affect the viewer’s psychological state. Some content may be inappropriate for certain age groups. It is advised to apply suitable age restrictions for the intended audience.

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R9 280
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space

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