About This Demo

How loud can the silence be in your own house? Step inside and find out.

​By Myself is an intense psychological horror thriller in 2D, where you take on the role of a child left alone, navigating their fears and the disturbing mysteries of their environment. Trapped in this domestic nightmare, you must unravel the central puzzle and try to escape before time runs out forever.

​Key Features and Gameplay:

• Unique 2D Exploration: Navigate a claustrophobic domestic environment in 2D. Use the perspective to plan your movements and stay alert for details the scenario might hide.

• ​Engaging Mysteries and Puzzles: Explore the detailed and claustrophobic initial environment (bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom) and use key items to interact with the world, solving the puzzles that advance the narrative and unlock new pathways.

• ​Challenges Against Time (Timer Events): Face high-pressure sequences where interacting with the surrounding world is crucial. You must complete objectives and overcome challenges before the clock expires. Failure can lead to permanent consequences and environment resets.

• ​Striking Narrative: Follow the story divided into chapters that explore themes of loneliness and trauma, utilizing cutscenes and environmental lore to build a deep and emotional experience.

• ​Item Progression Mechanic: Collect and utilize the 8 key items found in Chapter 1, which are vital for your survival and for unraveling the house's mysteries.

​Original soundtracks and immersive audio design complement the constant psychological tension.

​Story and Objectives:

​Your mission is clear yet challenging: Seek to understand the world you encounter, and try to escape. With every new room unlocked and every mystery solved, you move closer to the truth about what truly happened. Your journey's progression will be marked by advancing through chapters and overcoming the cruelest timer events.