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BURIED BELOW

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63%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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About BURIED BELOW

BURIED BELOW is a single player survival action adventure game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Aura studios and was released on August 21, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

An old tape replays your worst memory. A camping trip. A fierce storm rolling in. Your girlfriend vanishing near an abandoned mine. You've replayed this night until the tape wore thin. Tonight you take control, and tonight you go further than the memory ever let you. Can you survive the depths and find her, or will the memory never end? In Buried Below, an atmospheric survival horror experience…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story4 positive mentions
  • Excellent voice acting and soundtrack that enhance the horror atmosphere.
  • Engaging psychological horror story with well-paced gameplay and smooth mechanics.
  • High attention to detail and creativity with interactive elements and charming Easter eggs.
  • The final act feels rushed and could benefit from more build-up and tension.
  • Creature design is less visually frightening despite excellent sound design.
  • Ending can be tricky, potentially posing a challenge for some players.

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its strong psychological horror elements and engaging narrative, with well-crafted dialogue and immersive chapters that showcase the passion of the development team. While the ending may be complex, the overall storyline is highly enjoyable and motivates players to explore more games from the developer.

    • “The game does not hold back and has some excellent psychological horror and great story.”
    • “Every line of dialogue and every step you take in this story is a showcase of a collaborative effort from a team of individuals who were truly passionate about what they were working on.”
    • “The ending was a bit tricky, but loved the overall story and I am definitely going to check out the other games made by this developer.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is smooth, engaging, and well-animated, offering a fun mix of instrument playing, exploration, and strategic mechanics. It effectively balances story, optimization, and monster interactions to create an immersive experience, though a longer buildup to certain threats could enhance tension. Overall, the varied chapters and polished execution make it enjoyable and compelling.

    • “You can play the instruments, wreak havoc in the store, and the main gameplay was so smooth and very interesting to figure things out.”
    • “From the optimization and settings to the story and monster mechanics, it all flowed very well.”
    • “Really well animated, great voice acting, fun gameplay, and all for an insanely low cost.”

  • music

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

    The music is consistently praised for its excellence, enhancing the overall experience with a lovely and enriching soundtrack that complements the visuals and cutscenes.

    • “The music is lovely too!”
    • “It has an excellent soundtrack and awesome visuals/cutscenes.”
    • “The music was excellent and enriching.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their impressive visuals and well-crafted cutscenes, contributing to an overall excellent presentation.

    • “It has an excellent soundtrack and awesome visuals/cutscenes.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is highly immersive and effectively creepy, with meticulous attention to detail that heightens anticipation and fear.

    • “The atmosphere was so creepy that just the anticipation made me scared, and there’s so much attention to detail.”

  • optimization

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

    The game demonstrates excellent optimization, ensuring smooth performance alongside well-designed settings and gameplay mechanics.

    • “From the optimization and settings, to the story and monster mechanics, it all flowed very well.”

  • humor

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

    The humor is charming and well-crafted, featuring clever easter eggs and developer-inserted jokes that enhance the 2-3 hour gameplay experience.

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Play Times

3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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BURIED BELOW is a survival action adventure game with horror and comedy themes. Common tags for BURIED BELOW include first-person, indie, linear, exploration, retro and others.

BURIED BELOW is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing BURIED BELOW.

BURIED BELOW was released on August 21, 2026.

BURIED BELOW was developed by Aura studios.

BURIED BELOW has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked BURIED BELOW for its story.

BURIED BELOW is a single player game.

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