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FEARMATES

Fearmates is a 1–4 player co-op psychological horror game. As a group of friends, you explore locations with paranormal activity and uncover the truth behind the events using your own equipment.

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About the Game

Each location has its own dynamics, atmosphere, and dangers; this creates an ever-changing gameplay experience that forces you to explore again and again. With hundreds of different behaviors across 30 ghost types, procedurally determined actions, and unique event flows, every match becomes a completely different experience. Thanks to the advanced AI-powered voice recognition system, every word you say can change the attitude of the entities around you; it can anger them or make them leave you alone even for a brief moment.

The special devices and experimental research equipment designed by the Fearmates team bring a fresh perspective to the game. These tools, offering a new approach for players who are tired of classic ghost-hunting games, aim to increase tension and strategy while making you truly feel like a paranormal investigator. In this world, every discovery, every sound, and every shadow will pull you deeper into darkness.

With realistic graphics, detailed environmental design, and meticulously crafted atmospheric effects, Fearmates offers a more refined and polished experience than other games in its genre. Each location is prepared with great care—from lighting to sound design—aiming for a quality standard that completely immerses the player. This visual and auditory harmony turns Fearmates into a horror game that not only scares but also delivers depth, professionalism, and high production value.

Features:

· Replayability: Moving away from event-triggered scripted actions, all items and AI behaviors in the game start randomly. No matter how good you are, your next match will invalidate your previous experience.

· Different maps: Each map has its own story, atmosphere, and creature behaviors. They don’t just chase you; with their unique behaviors, they can appear right behind you when you least expect it.

· In-game 3D surround voice chat: For a more realistic experience, you can use immersive voice chat with your friends.

You may feel safer together, but once separated, you will feel alone—and the only one who hears you might be the creature.

· Realistic graphics: Powered by Unreal Engine, the graphics, lighting, and atmosphere will draw you in completely.

· Enhanced voice interaction: If you enjoy communicating with ghosts, you will love the unique in-game interactions.