Living Nightmares - False Familiar
Carl Williams, a 15-year-old boy, finds himself alone at home one unsettling night. What begins as a quiet evening soon spirals into something far stranger. Shadows shift, silence speaks, and someone—or something—seems to know him better than he knows himself.
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
14 itemsAbout the Game
An episodic psychological horror experience based on fragmented memories and twisted perception.
You’re looking at the first chapter of the Living Nightmares series — standalone stories that follow people grappling with distorted realities, fractured identities, and unsettling truths they were never meant to uncover.
False Familiar
After a strange event leaves you disoriented, you begin to question the memories you thought were real. A familiar face keeps reappearing — but something about them is deeply wrong. You're not sure if you’re being haunted… or if your mind is turning against you.
A first-person psychological horror game focused on atmosphere and story-driven progression. Explore your environment, uncover clues, and piece together the reality — if it exists.
Key Features
A disturbing narrative driven by exploration and subtle choices.
Use a phone to receive texts and check messages, uncovering clues through unsettling conversations.
Authentic analog horror presentation.
Visions, messages, and hallucinations that blur the line between truth and delusion.
Minimal HUD, fully immersive experience.
Built for short, intense play sessions.
