Inferis: Dead Below

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Inferis: Dead Below is a single player action game. It was developed by Hemoria Studio and was released on October 24, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror experience where journalist Larry explores eerie underground tunnels searching for missing people. The game blurs the line between reality and hallucination, plunging players into a dark, intense nightmare that tests mental and physical limits. Larry’s quest to uncover a deadly secret becomes a harrowing fight for his own sanity.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game excels in creating a tense and immersive atmosphere, with effective sound design and lighting that keeps players on edge.
Despite its short runtime of 45-50 minutes, the game offers a focused and intense experience that many players find engaging.
The developers show clear passion and potential, with many players expressing interest in future projects and improvements.

The gameplay is often described as simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and engaging mechanics beyond basic exploration and jump scares.
Many players found the story to be underdeveloped and predictable, with a desire for more narrative depth and character development.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as a lack of a save system and optimization problems, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is centered around a journalist investigating a series of disappearances, with a narrative that unfolds primarily through notes and environmental storytelling. While the premise is engaging and atmospheric, many players feel the story lacks depth and complexity, often leading to predictable outcomes and missed opportunities for emotional stakes. Suggestions for improvement include expanding the narrative, enhancing character development, and incorporating more varied environmental storytelling to enrich the overall experience.
- “You play as a journalist digging into a string of disappearances, but the game keeps the story light—mostly serving as a backdrop to the anxiety-inducing journey underground.”
- “Notes, objects, and subtle visual storytelling gradually piece together the mystery of what happened to those who disappeared and what lies beneath the surface.”
- “What starts as a simple story quickly spirals into a nightmare where reality and hallucination blur together.”
- “The story hints at deeper ideas—paranormal experiments, the nature of death, fragments of lore via notes—but it never really digs beneath the surface.”
- “While the story could use a bit more depth and variety, and some players may find it too dark or minimal, the atmosphere and pacing make up for it.”
- “It is a little bare bones story-wise, gameplay-wise, and easy to get lost within the environments.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Inferis: Dead Below" is widely praised for its immersive and tense qualities, effectively utilizing sound design and lighting to create a claustrophobic and eerie environment. Reviewers note that the game excels in world-building, delivering a striking horror experience that keeps players on edge, despite some criticisms regarding its simplicity and reliance on jump scares. Overall, the game's atmospheric strength is considered its standout feature, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the horror genre.
- “Inferis: Dead Below is a short but striking indie horror that drops you into a labyrinth of claustrophobic tunnels, where atmosphere is the main monster lurking in the gloom.”
- “The game’s biggest strength is its atmosphere.”
- “This game oozes atmosphere and uneasiness, without spoiling too much, the graphics and sound.”
- “I honestly wish I could say better about this game but... it was walking and smiling about the attempts of jump scares and some spooky atmosphere... but for me this was nothing.”
- “Despite its strengths in atmosphere and pacing, Inferis: Dead Below is limited by its simplicity.”
- “[i]- horror atmosphere: [/i] beyond a few mildly startling jump scares and overly dark areas, there’s no real sense of fear.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics of the game are generally considered acceptable, especially given the small studio behind it, with a minimalist aesthetic that effectively enhances the atmosphere and tension. While some users noted a lack of detail compared to larger titles, the visuals successfully evoke a creepy, immersive experience reminiscent of early horror games. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's unsettling tone, despite occasional monotony.
- “As an aside, this game would be an amazing bit of VR kit, especially with those detailed Unreal graphics!”
- “I really liked that it felt like I was viewing through a camera-like graphic (intended or not), because it really made it feel like we were this journalist who’s trying to find out the disturbing truth about what happened to the people that disappeared.”
- “While the textures and models are not lavishly detailed compared to larger-budget titles, the minimalist aesthetic serves the tone perfectly.”
- “However, the visuals can feel monotonous at times.”
- “The graphics gave me early Silent Hill vibes.”
- “Considering it's made by a very small studio, the graphics are acceptable.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is rooted in the walking simulator genre, featuring minimal mechanics with no combat system, which enhances the sense of helplessness and immersion in the narrative-driven horror experience. While some players appreciate the lack of traditional gameplay elements for its atmospheric qualities, others find it dull and repetitive, leading to mixed reviews on its overall engagement. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a solid 45 to 50 minutes of bug-free gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Very nice gameplay, no bugs so far.”
- “For $3.39, this game is a steal for its 45 to 50 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is firmly in the walking simulator tradition.”
- “The absence of traditional mechanics heightens the feeling of helplessness—without a means to fight back or defend yourself, your only option is to press forward, driven by curiosity and dread.”
- “[i]- gameplay:[/i] [b]incredibly dull[/b] and [b]repetitive[/b].”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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Overall, the game's optimization is considered decent for an indie title, but it requires significant improvements to enhance performance and accessibility. While it runs smoothly without crashes, players with high-end hardware may experience issues, such as low frame rates and VRAM overflow on maximum settings.
- “The game runs smoothly overall.”
- “Performance is decent but needs significant optimization.”
- “Runs stable enough with no crashes throughout the playtime—decent in that regard.”
- “As an indie game, performance is decent but needs significant optimization.”
- “Overall accessibility is okay, but requires better optimization and quality improvements.”
- “On max settings with an 8GB VRAM GPU, don’t expect to hit 50 FPS, let alone 60, and you’ll likely run into VRAM overflow.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for creating an unsettling atmosphere that enhances the overall tension and immersion. While the combination of eerie sounds and ambient music effectively contributes to the game's ambiance, some users noted the lack of separate settings for music and environmental sounds. Overall, the soundscape is integral to the game's experience, complementing its themes and visual aesthetics.
- “I would say it falls under that walking simulator umbrella, but it's a good-looking game and has some great atmosphere, making good use of sound and music.”
- “The atmosphere was uneasy, the lore was interesting about trying to overcome death, and the way the music worked was good!”
- “The sound design stands out right away: clattering pipes, mournful echoes, and unsettling music work together to keep you perpetually on edge.”
- “There are no separate settings for music and environment.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is criticized for being minimal, with many players noting the lack of multiple endings and a brief playtime of under an hour. This linear experience leaves some feeling that it lacks the depth and complexity needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Players seeking interactive depth, complex storytelling, or replayability may find the experience brief and linear.”
- “Others may wish there was more meat to sink their teeth into or additional replay value beyond the initial trip.”
- “No replay value — there’s only one ending.”
- “Slightly overpriced considering the sub-1-hour playtime and lack of replayability.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an intense and immersive experience that prioritizes emotional unease, effectively creating a horror atmosphere within its concise narrative. However, some reviewers feel that the story could benefit from deeper development and higher emotional stakes to enhance its impact.
- “Designed to be experienced in a single sitting—lasting roughly forty-five to fifty minutes—the game delivers an intense, focused narrative that prioritizes immersion and emotional unease over traditional horror tropes.”
- “The game really made me feel the horror atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a range of bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, with some experiencing frequent crashes and performance issues. While some players find the game generally stable, others highlight significant stability concerns that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming sessions.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often find myself unable to progress in the game.”