An unmissable survival horror experience with satisfying physics, haunting ambience, and terrifying encounters. Can you escape the horrors of Shaw Well Manor?
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Very Positive (12) - 100% of the 12 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Positive (24) - 87% of the 24 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Apr 8, 2025
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“A very well-made game that will scare you out of your wits and give horror genre fans an awesome quality experience.”
https://www.gamestough.com/games/reviews/the_designers_curse

“The [first] game was built by a 15-year-old, which is impressive in itself, but one who also managed to bring on board composer Mikko Tarmia—the mastermind behind Amnesia and Soma’s soundtracks. That explains why the music is so terrifying”
https://mmofallout.com/2019/08/11/wasting-time-the-designers-curse-chapter-one/

“Incredibly proficient in what it sets out to be—a simple yet satisfying first-person horror experience.”
https://www.insert-disk.com/5-free-to-play-horror-games-part-2/

About This Game

Note: You don’t need to have played the first chapter to enjoy this one.

At 15 years old, I released my first survival horror game on Steam, The Designer's Curse, a game inspired by influential old-school horror titles such as Amnesia and Penumbra. Now, after finally finishing uni, I'm excited to bring you Chapter Two, Forgotten Horrors—an engaging survival horror experience. Explore Shaw Well Manor once more, uncovering its dark secrets and immersing yourself in it's tenebrous atmosphere. 

Featuring incredible original music by Mikko Tarmia, known for his work on Amnesia and SOMA, the game delivers a hauntingly beautiful experience. With advanced physics-based gameplay (inspired by the works of Frictional Games) and terrifying creatures roaming the manor, you'll navigate its eerie halls as Albert, uncovering a story shrouded in mystery.

With satisfying, immersive physics inspired by the works of Frictional Games, the game's world is just at your fingertips.

I made this game pretty much on my own, coding away in my university dorm—though I had some help from a few talented friends. After all that work, I’m so proud to say it’s finally finished.

As you explore, you can physically jot down your own notes in the inventory to keep track of vital clues. A built-in notebook also logs solved puzzles, ensuring you never lose progress.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains characters in frightening situations.
Contains semi-realistic depictions of gore.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz or faster
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work.
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 7400 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz or faster
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 or greater
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 7400 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS Big Sur (11.0)
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Storage: 7400 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS Monterey (12.0)
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Storage: 7400 MB available space

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