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Chester

After a tragic accident, you find yourself trapped in a nightmare, and hunted by a monster. With your best friend Chester at your side, you'll have to stay alive, and find a way to wake up.

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Developer
Daniel George, Joshua Nelson
Publisher
Daniel George
Release
March 13, 2022
4 years and 142 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive23 reviews78.3%

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About the Game

About The Game

After a tragic accident, you find yourself fighting your worst fears.
With your best friend Chester at your side, you'll face down what lurks in the dark.
Be brave, but make decisions carefully. They'll determine whether you survive the
night or not.

Gameplay


Chester is a first-person short-horror game based off of childhood nightmares.
After a tragic accident, you find yourself trapped in a horrific situation. You'll have to make quick decisions, and keep your wits about you as you're being hunted in your own home. You will have to overcome multiple challenges in order to wake up and complete the game.

The Inspiration Behind The Game


Chester is based off of our simple childhood fears.
What if something is lurking in the dark? What if we lose our favorite plush toy?
What if we are alone? What if... there is an intruder?
Much of this game is pulled directly from the childhood nightmares and fears that we all shared.

EPILEPSY WARNING: Chester includes multiple flashing lights/screens.
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