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BARABIZNA

BARABIZNA is a atmospheric horror game set in a creepy old house. Find and collect all the hidden items before it's too late. But beware... you're not alone.

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October 23, 2025
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About the Game

What happens to an old house when its owner dies or vanishes under mysterious circumstances? Usually, the house is left abandoned. And when something is abandoned, it draws in all kinds of people looking to claim things that seemingly have no owner. But do these things truly belong to no one ?

In this game, you become one of those people looking to profit from someone else’s misfortune by selling a few intriguing items that are said to be hidden inside the house.

BARABIZNA is a short, spine-chilling horror game set in a creepy old houseYour mission: find and collect all the hidden items before it's too late. But beware... you're not alone.

GAMEPLAY

  • Every run offers a different set of items to collect. Find them all and escape with your car to survive.

  • Your ultimate goal is to reach your car and escape, but you can't leave without the full set of items.

  • You only have 15 minutes of flashlight battery. If the light dies, you’ll be plunged into darkness—alone, vulnerable, and hunted.

  • Each item you collect makes the game more difficult, turning the search for the last few items into a true challenge.

  • You’ll need to listen carefully and choose your routes wisely to avoid an threat that stalks the house.

  • Featuring moody visuals, minimal UI, and an eerie soundscape designed to pull you into the horror.

Additional Info:

  • Genre: First-person psychological horror, walking simulator with stealth elements

  • Estimated Playtime: 15–30 minutes per run

  • Replayability: Randomized objectives make each session unique

  • No Combat: Pure survival through stealth, exploration, and clever decision-making

  • Single-Player Only