Unusual Tales: Deep Below

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Unusual Tales: Deep Below is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Jall and was released on January 23, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Unusual Tales: Deep Below is an episodic psychological horror game that plunges you into a dark, nightmarish city filled with secrets and unsettling environments. Play as an ordinary person driven to uncover disturbing truths while facing tense scares and eerie encounters. With full voice acting and a mix of chilling and lighthearted moments, will you survive your new grim destiny?

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features excellent voice acting and a mix of humor and scares, making it a fun and engaging experience.
It has a charming atmosphere with well-crafted details, easter eggs, and a unique blend of horror and comedy.
Players appreciate the game's replayability and the developer's dedication to creating a polished indie horror experience.

Some players found the gameplay to be short and lacking in depth, with pacing issues and minimal interactive elements.
There are mentions of rough edges, such as audio balancing issues and the need for better editing.
A few reviews noted that the game could benefit from a more developed story and atmosphere to enhance the horror experience.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending comedy with horror elements effectively. Players appreciate the witty writing, engaging voice acting, and the balance of funny moments with genuine scares, making it a memorable experience. The game's ability to parody horror tropes while delivering laughs contributes to its charm, especially during gameplay sessions.
- “Short and sweet horror, amazing voice acting, and a lot of humor.”
- “It was a super fun stream game and I couldn't stop laughing at all the fun little jokes and characters!”
- “Seriously though, the voice cast for this game had me laughing my ass off unironically and it's so funny to hear so many familiar faces in one game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
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The game's story is praised for its engaging and mysterious premise, effectively contributing to a chilling atmosphere that lingers even after gameplay. While some players feel the narrative could benefit from greater depth, overall, it is well-received for its quality, voice acting, and the inclusion of enjoyable easter eggs.
- “It's scary, and the story is really good.”
- “The premise of the story is mysterious, and it leaves you wondering what happened even after you're done playing.”
- “The real horror is in the atmosphere, and how the story develops.”
- “The story could have been a little more in depth, but that's about all the 'negative' feedback I have for it.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its strong atmospheric elements, effective music, and tension-building moments, others criticize the pacing and lack of effort in creating a cohesive atmosphere. Overall, many agree that the game successfully delivers a compelling and immersive experience, particularly in its horror elements and storytelling.
- “There's great atmospheric building at different segments in the game, and I look forward to what Jall cooks up next.”
- “Pacing is non-existent and no effort is made to create atmosphere or build tension.”
- “The real horror is in the atmosphere, and how the story develops.”
- “The music was my favorite part; it really nailed that retro horror atmosphere.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a retro horror atmosphere, with many users highlighting its excellent design and pacing. Additionally, the voice acting complements the music well, contributing to the overall immersive experience.
- “Wonderful music design, believable characters, and well paced.”
- “Good voice acting from all involved, good music.”
- “The music was my favorite part; it really nailed that retro horror atmosphere.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features notable character development alongside its spooky atmosphere and charming jump scares, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character development is truly engaging, making you feel connected to the protagonist's journey.”
- “I love how the main character evolves throughout the game, facing challenges that shape their personality.”
- “The depth of character development adds layers to the story, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonist.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
- “The main character's growth is minimal, and the choices you make don't seem to impact their development at all.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their optimization and ability to create a compelling atmosphere, contributing to the overall horror aesthetic. Players have noted that the visuals are well-executed, enhancing the storytelling and immersive experience.
- “This game delivered on its atmosphere, story, voice acting, and its graphics were very optimized.”
- “Well put together, and a classic horror aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a captivating atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game is praised for its strong optimization, allowing smooth performance even on lower-end hardware like the 1050 Ti, which enabled the user to create video content without issues. Overall, it effectively delivers an engaging atmosphere, story, and graphics.
- “I bought the game when it had a 15% sale. I'm not good at spending money; I tend to avoid it and rarely purchase games, especially ones that I have no knowledge of or any foresight into the quality. However, this game delivered on its atmosphere, story, voice acting, and its graphics were very optimized. I was able to make an entire video, soon to be edited and released, on a 1050 Ti for this game.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the lowest settings. I expected better optimization for a title released in this era.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay frustrating. The optimization feels rushed and incomplete.”
- “Despite having a decent setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate. It seems like the developers didn't prioritize optimization.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is largely criticized for its minimal interaction, consisting mainly of cutscenes with poor audio balancing and infrequent quick-time events that last only a few seconds.
- “Virtually no gameplay to speak of, mostly cutscenes with questionable audio balancing and the occasional ten-second QTE.”

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Unusual Tales: Deep Below is a survival role playing game with horror theme.

Unusual Tales: Deep Below is available on PC and Windows.

Unusual Tales: Deep Below was released on January 23, 2026.

Unusual Tales: Deep Below was developed by Jall.

Unusual Tales: Deep Below has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Unusual Tales: Deep Below is a single player game.

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