Those Who Dwell

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Those Who Dwell is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Midnight Forge LTD and was released on November 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Those Who Dwell is a story-first psychological horror focused on isolation, atmosphere, and folklore. Light is your only hope as you explore deeper into a cursed cave system disturbed by those who dug too deep. Restore shrines, survive the dark, and uncover what became of Those Who Dwell.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

The game features an immersive atmosphere and beautifully crafted visuals that enhance the horror experience.
It offers a unique narrative-driven exploration with multiple endings and engaging puzzles.
The developer is actively addressing feedback and implementing updates, which shows commitment to improving the game.

The gameplay can feel unpolished and lacks a sense of real threat, often relying on fetch quests that may become tedious.
There are several bugs and issues, such as getting stuck or doors not opening, which can hinder progress.
The story can be confusing and leaves players with unanswered questions, leading to a feeling of incompleteness.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as immersive and atmospheric, featuring folklore elements and multiple endings, though some players find it somewhat hazy and lacking in clarity regarding their impact on the narrative. While the environmental storytelling is limited, the exploration of the game world and its lore is engaging, leaving players eager to uncover more. Overall, the story is appreciated for its creativity, despite some ambiguity.
- “Atmospheric and beautifully crafted, those who dwell delivers an immersive, folklore-rich horror experience with an engaging story and eerie cave exploration.”
- “- immersive story with multiple endings”
- “The idea is really good and the environment is well built; I'm enjoying the exploration and getting to know the lore and backstory of what happened. I can't wait to explore more of the game world.”
- “The story is relatively light.”
- “The environmental storytelling is limited.”
- “Not to mention the story that you discover during the exploration.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unnerving and immersive qualities, enhanced by a VHS style that draws players into its folklore-rich horror narrative. While some reviewers noted pacing issues and a lack of a strong sense of threat, the eerie cave exploration and beautifully crafted visuals contribute to a compelling and atmospheric experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a creepy and engaging environment that enhances the exploration aspect.
- “The VHS style is what drew me to this game, and the unnerving atmosphere it brings is captivating.”
- “Atmospheric and beautifully crafted, 'Those Who Dwell' delivers an immersive, folklore-rich horror experience with an engaging story and eerie cave exploration.”
- “Getting to explore a cave with an eerie atmosphere is refreshing for the genre.”
- “The VHS style is what drew me to this game, and the unnerving atmosphere it creates is unsettling.”
- “Exploring a cave with an eerie atmosphere is a refreshing change for the genre.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Those Who Dwell" focuses on atmospheric exploration rather than jump scares, relying heavily on environmental detail to guide players. However, many users find it unpolished and tedious, describing it as an unengaging walking simulator filled with repetitive fetch quests and annoying audio cues. Despite its potential, the overall experience is criticized for lacking fun and effective horror elements.
- “Those Who Dwell is a game that thrives on the mood of the environment rather than excessive jump scares (but let's be honest, I did jump a bit!). Your attention to detail and the environment will help progress your gameplay.”
- “I plead with the devs to work on their horror/gameplay in future games, for I see some potential.”
- “The gameplay is just not fun and unscary; you walk around in the dark just constantly doing fetch quests, looking for some specific item to progress while getting constantly whispered to, which was mostly annoying and cliché.”
- “I plead the devs to work on their horror/gameplay in future games, for I see some potential.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The graphics are generally praised for creating a good atmosphere and solid visuals that enhance the horror experience, though some users note issues with darkness and technical problems, such as getting stuck behind objects. Overall, while the visuals contribute positively to the game's unsettling ambiance, they are marred by certain frustrating elements.
- “A very unsettling and claustrophobic horror game that manages to entertain without ever feeling trivial or predictable, with solid visuals and a well-balanced overall experience in all its aspects.”
- “Unbearably dark visuals, piercingly irritating sound effects, problems with adjusting audio, and on top of that I got stuck behind objects.”