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41%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Below is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Gamedev Guy LLC and was released on June 4, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Three months ago, Celestial Stones Research (CSR) abruptly shut down their massive excavation beneath the Great Pyramid. CSR officials openly acknowledge the discovery of colossal pillars beneath the great pyramids, but insist the site was closed strictly due to a lack of resources. Unofficial reports from local authorities tell a different story: something terrible happened down there. One month …

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
atmosphere1 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive and eerie ambience with great use of lighting and VHS-style visual effects.
  • Gameplay is intense, easy to pick up, and offers moments of real tension and scares.
  • Developer is responsive and proactive in fixing bugs and responding to player feedback.
  • The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, and feels more like a demo than a full experience.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, like low battery beeping and door interactions, are annoying and detract from immersion.
  • There are a few significant bugs and design issues that can cause players to softlock or repeat frustrating sections.

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for being easy to pick up and effectively utilizing a found footage style, with a core mechanic centered around night vision that contributes to a notably dark atmosphere.

    • “Gameplay was easy to pick up and the found footage style was nailed pretty well.”
    • “The game is very dark, which makes sense because a core mechanic is the night vision on the camera.”
    • “Gameplay: 9/10.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are visually impressive, featuring beautiful VHS-style filters that enhance realism and evoke an atmospheric, Egyptology-inspired aesthetic. However, the visual appeal mainly shines in a limited demo setting rather than a full game experience.

    • “If you like Egyptology, you might easily find yourself immersed in a beautiful graphics demo that captivates before the game truly begins.”
    • “The ending room showcases that most of the impressive graphics are achieved through beautiful VHS filters, which truly demonstrate how realistic a game can look nowadays.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is generally immersive but can be disrupted by certain sound effects, such as heavy breathing, which some users find distracting and may need to be adjusted for a better experience.

    • “I had to turn down the voices and breathing sounds as they almost ruined the atmosphere.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is made frustrating by mechanics like doors that require precise timing, as waiting for them to fully open or close can be tedious and disrupt gameplay flow.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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    Users find the game poorly optimized, noting that it has long loading times and runs heavily during gameplay, indicating a need for performance improvements.

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Below is a survival simulation game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Below include first-person, indie, linear, psychological, exploration and others.

Below is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Below was released on June 4, 2026.

Below was developed by Gamedev Guy LLC.

Below has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Below for its gameplay but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Below is a single player game.

Similar games include Mirror Forge, SCP: Fragmented Minds, Tormented Souls 2, The Land of Pain, Amenti and others.