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41%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
63% User Score Based on 16 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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63%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique Egyptian ruins theme with atmospheric VHS-style visuals that create an eerie setting.
  • Gameplay is easy to pick up and chase sequences can be intense and entertaining.
  • Responsive developer with quick patch updates and good menu customization options.
  • Extremely short game length, generally under an hour, leaving the experience feeling incomplete.
  • Lack of real challenge and tension due to easy enemy encounters and abundant resources like batteries.
  • Technical issues such as confusing/abrupt endings, missable key items causing softlocks, lack of manual saves, and occasional poor optimization.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its ease of use and effective found footage style, while others criticize poorly integrated mechanics like the battery system that detract from the overall experience. The dark atmosphere supports core gameplay elements such as night vision, though certain features feel added without careful design.

    • “Gameplay was easy to pick up and the found footage style was nailed pretty well.”
    • “Gameplay: 9/10.”
    • “The other parts of the gameplay fare just as bad, I'm afraid.”
    • “Just like with the lever part described above, it seems the batteries were added haphazardly just to add another gameplay 'feature' even if it actively detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “Lastly, I want to mention the battery mechanic.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are visually impressive, particularly for fans of Egyptology, with beautiful visuals enhanced by effective VHS-style filters that create a realistic atmosphere. However, the graphical showcase feels more like a demo than a fully developed game's visuals.

    • “If you like Egyptology, you might easily get yourself immersed in a beautiful graphics demo that captivates you.”
    • “The ending features a room where most of the impressive graphics are achieved through beautiful VHS filters, showcasing 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 overly loud or distracting sound effects, such as heavy breathing, which some players find detrimental to the experience.

  • grinding

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

    Grinding is considered tedious due to mechanics like waiting for doors to fully open before proceeding, as rushing can result in setbacks such as doors slamming shut.

  • optimization

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

    The game's optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and demanding performance during gameplay. Improvements are needed to make it run more smoothly.

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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 graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Below is a single player game.

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