59%Good matchAsylum: Patient Zero
76%26976% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 269 reviews·Puzzle · Horror
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You are locked in the dark basement of a mad professor: Alone with a horrible monster. Can you escape this nightmare in just 5 days?
You are locked in the dark basement of a mad professor: Alone with a horrible monster. Can you escape this nightmare in just 5 days? Immerse yourself in the dark world of this horror escape game: trapped in the dark basement of a mad professor, you are not alone. A terrifying monster lurks in the shadows. Can you escape fate in just 5 days? Explore every dark corner, solve disturbing puzzles and hold your nerve as the true horror gradually unfolds. But be warned: every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Venture into the depths of horror and find out if you can escape the creepy nightmare. Are you ready to take on the challenge? "Terrifying monsters, real jumpscares, the stress level stays high!" Features: - Hide and Sneak: Ducking, sneaking quietly and finding good hiding places is one of the main elements in this game! - Fighting elements: Various weapons and items can be found and used in defense against the monster. - Chase: Sometimes the only thing that helps is to run away and even then you have to make the right decisions quickly! - Cosmetics: There are different variants of the monster - customize skins, items and more! - Random Spawns: Items appear at random locations and provide a varied gaming experience! - Time pressure: You only have 5 days to escape! Note: This is the PC version of the mobile game "The Basement". Everything is optimized for an optimal gaming experience on the desktop!
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