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100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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In The Foundations is a single player action game. It was developed by beepsoft industries and was released on March 24, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In The Foundations is a horror visual novel exploring family, loss, and generational duty as you return to a house you swore you'd never revisit. Playing as Taylor, you confront uneasy memories and a mysterious presence tied to the basement while sorting through your late father’s belongings. The atmosphere shifts between terror and comfort, revealing deep, haunting secrets.

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story6 positive mentions
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  • The narrative is deeply engaging, exploring themes of generational trauma and family secrets with raw honesty and emotional depth.
  • The minimalist pixel art style and atmospheric sound design effectively enhance the horror experience, creating a thick sense of dread.
  • The game offers high replayability with seven distinct endings, allowing players to explore different choices and outcomes, making it a compelling experience.
  • Some players found the pacing to be slow, which may not appeal to those looking for a more fast-paced horror experience.
  • A few reviewers noted that the main character's gender identity could be confusing, detracting from their immersion in the story.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content or a longer narrative experience.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a compelling and atmospheric narrative with seven distinct endings, where player choices significantly impact the story's progression. Reviewers praise the well-crafted writing and character development, highlighting its engaging Lovecraftian themes and unexpected twists. The additional mini-stories from the support DLC further enrich the narrative, providing deeper context to the protagonist's family dynamics and enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The game features seven distinct endings and your choices throughout the two-hour story feel heavy and permanent.”
    • “It is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling.”
    • “The story went so far beyond what I thought it would, and though I knew from the get-go that this would be great, I never would've expected it to be as amazing as it truly was.”
    • “The story is about a man who has to return to his childhood home, left to him by his father, whom he had a rough relationship with.”
    • “The three mini stories from the support DLC are very short, but cover short stories from characters you hear about from the main story, adding a bit more context to the relationships and dynamics of the people who came before the protagonist.”
    • “Creepy and atmospheric story about family secrets and moral obligations.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is described as thick and oppressive, enhanced by effective sound design that heightens tension and suspense. Reviewers praise it as a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, with a creepy narrative that explores family secrets and moral dilemmas, keeping players engaged and guessing throughout.

    • “It is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling.”
    • “Well-written and paced, oozing atmosphere and, like any great horror story, keeps you guessing the whole way through.”
    • “The atmosphere is thick and oppressive, aided by a sound design that makes every creak of the floorboards feel like a warning.”
    • “The game fails to create a believable world; the environments feel empty and lifeless, lacking any sense of immersion.”
    • “Despite the potential for tension, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, leaving players disconnected from the experience.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a minimalist pixel art aesthetic that effectively enhances its horror elements, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Many players find the art style impressive and integral to the overall storytelling, highlighting its underrated quality.

    • “The visual style uses a minimalist pixel art aesthetic that works surprisingly well for horror.”
    • “This game is so underrated; it honestly frustrates me. I turned it on once and didn't turn it off until I completed all of the endings. The story is absolutely amazing, and I love the art style.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a game from a decade ago.”
    • “The environments are bland and uninspired, making exploration feel tedious.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability, particularly for fans of decision-making mechanics and intricate, twisty narratives reminiscent of Lovecraftian themes. The engaging story encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different choices and outcomes.

    • “Play this game if you love decision-making games, want something replayable, and enjoy reading a twisty, turny Lovecraftian-style story!”
    • “The multiple endings and branching paths make every playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “I found myself going back to make different choices just to see how the story would change.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise from users, being described as amazing and a standout feature.

    • “The music in particular was amazing.”
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In The Foundations is a action game.

In The Foundations is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

In The Foundations was released on March 24, 2025.

In The Foundations was developed by beepsoft industries.

In The Foundations has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

In The Foundations is a single player game.

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