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IT LURKS

IT LURKS is a survival horror game set in an infested sewer. Hunted by a relentless presence, you must recover scattered data tapes and piece together a way to transmit them topside. Every step brings you closer to escape… or into its grasp.

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October 29, 2025
277 days ago
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About the Game

Inspired by survival horror classics like 'Slender Man', IT LURKS throws you into the depths of a rotting sewer system with something that hunts you in the dark, able to hear even the faintest breath. Scavenge for scarce supplies to stay alive, all while searching for vital data cards and uploading them to the surface for analysis.

Data Collection

Hunt for vital data tapes hidden throughout a sprawling sewer system and find a way to upload them. With a severely limited inventory, every expedition requires careful planning and multiple trips, each one taking you deeper into the labyrinth

Survival Under Pressure

Some horrors linger in the shadows, and certain creatures are best not seen. Getting too close or lingering too long can have deadly consequences.

Limited Inventory 

Carry only what’s essential, every slot matters. Every choice could be a matter of life or death.

Immersive VHS Horror

Explore a decaying world brought to life with retro visuals and sound design that heighten the unease.

You are part of a specialised response team sent to investigate a mysterious infestation deep underground. The mission is too dangerous for full deployment, so you are sent in alone, armed only with a dim headlamp. There are no maps, no backup, and every tunnel could hold unexpected dangers. Tools and supplies are scattered along the way, left behind by crews who never returned.

As you push deeper, fragments of the facility’s archive await, revealing the truth piece by piece. But you are not alone. One predator stalks the tunnels... silent, intelligent, and relentless. Every sound you make, every corner you turn, could draw it closer. Survival depends on your skill, your wits, and your ability to stay one step ahead of the hunter in the shadows.