In the Belly of the Night
Alone and pregnant in rural Türkiye, Freya explores a town lost to time and haunted by an ancient myth. Search, solve, and survive encounters with things better left buried, in a cinematic, fixed-camera survival horror about fear and resilience.
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Fear, memory, and motherhood intertwined in a story of loss and resilience.
Freya, travelling alone and pregnant through rural Türkiye, is drawn to an abandoned town lost to time. Searching for a way through, she moves through silence and ruin, unaware that an ancient Mesopotamian terror is waiting beneath.
In the Belly of the Night is a story-driven survival horror that blends classic design with a modern heartbeat. Explore the ruins, uncover hidden paths, and solve puzzles that test both logic and nerve.
The deeper you go, the darker it will get.
Features:
Fixed-camera survival horror inspired by 90s classics
A feature-length horror experience to play through in one sitting, like a film.
Resource management, exploration of secrets and limited but tense combat
Psychological and environmental puzzles
An eerie and nostalgic original soundtrack and immersive sound design
