Basement

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Basement is a single player action game with horror and historical themes. It was developed by Souluted Games and was released on October 11, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Do you like to tickle nerves? Then this game is for you. Atmospheric rooms, nice graphics, with one very big mystery in the game Basement. Notes that will immerse you in story history, sudden frights and discharging lights. All you need is to get out of the basement, I doubt that you can do it.

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Atmospheric horror with effective use of darkness, sound design, and psychological tension.
Engaging exploration and narrative piecing together through environmental clues and notes.
Simple gameplay focused on survival and avoidance rather than combat, creating a claustrophobic and unsettling experience.

Mechanical issues including frustrating torch/flashlight system and stuck doors that hinder gameplay.
Lack of sound adjustment options and presence of bugs, including crashes and loud sound glitches.
Minimal gameplay depth and short length, with repetitive environments leading to occasional player frustration.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is intentionally minimalist and focused on atmosphere and survival through awareness rather than complex mechanics, which some players may find underdeveloped or simplistic. While it offers a concentrated psychological horror experience with limited interactivity, certain mechanics like the torch system and stuck doors are poorly implemented. Overall, it emphasizes mood and tension over extended gameplay or puzzle complexity.
- “Basement is a compact psychological horror experience that places atmosphere and unease at the forefront, choosing restraint and mood over complex mechanics or spectacle.”
- “Gameplay is simple and focused on survival through awareness rather than confrontation.”
- “It is not designed to deliver constant scares, complex puzzles, or extended gameplay, but rather a concentrated dose of unease built on atmosphere, sound, and psychological tension.”
- “Poorly implemented mechanics, e.g. the torch system (instead of a single torch, you have several ‘consumable’ torches) and doors that get stuck.”
- “For some players, the lack of mechanical depth and limited interactivity may feel underdeveloped rather than intentionally restrained.”
- “Mechanically, the gameplay is intentionally barebones.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The story is a fragmented, psychological horror narrative focused on exploration and clue-gathering, encouraging interpretation and multiple endings based on player choices. While not extensive, the storyline effectively deepens the game's dark, mysterious atmosphere and themes of perseverance.
- “Indie horror game centered on exploration, gathering clues, and uncovering a mysterious story in a dark setting.”
- “The story is intentionally fragmented, encouraging interpretation rather than offering a definitive truth, which reinforces the psychological angle of the horror.”
- “Player choices during exploration can lead to different narrative conclusions, resulting in multiple endings that reflect how thoroughly the story has been uncovered.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere in B a s e m e n t is highly effective, delivering a compact psychological horror experience through dark environments, unsettling sound effects, and a pervasive sense of unease. It emphasizes mood and tension over complex gameplay, creating a tense, immersive ambiance with a stalking hostile presence that heightens urgency without relying on constant scares.
- “Basement is a compact psychological horror experience that places atmosphere and unease at the forefront, choosing restraint and mood over complex mechanics or spectacle.”
- “A hostile presence stalks the environment, adding urgency to what might otherwise be a purely atmospheric walking experience.”
- “It is not designed to deliver constant scares, complex puzzles, or extended gameplay, but rather a concentrated dose of unease built on atmosphere, sound, and psychological tension.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature a gritty, grounded aesthetic that effectively complements the horror game's atmosphere, providing a visually fitting and immersive experience.
- “The graphics are good for a horror game.”
- “Visually, the game opts for a gritty, grounded aesthetic that suits its setting.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers some replay value through its branching structure, but the overall experience is relatively short and limited in scope, which may reduce long-term replayability.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often perceived as tedious due to sparse guidance and occasional frustrating navigation, leading players to feel lost rather than engaged.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is soothing and relaxing, providing a comforting atmosphere that helps listeners feel at ease.