Lydia Was Here
A horror RPG about how not to handle grief, identity, and the delusions of bringing someone back.
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8 itemsAbout the Game
This is a psychological horror RPG about losing oneself and the desperate need to hold on to someone who is already gone.
Lydia WAS here.
Her friends, however, are not ready to accept the fact.
Set within a family house with a molding basement, the game follows a group of friends who discover something impossible beneath.
Fully Hand-Drawn Visuals
Every asset is drawn by us!!!
Psychological Horror Focused on Delusions
A horror rooted in silence, absence, and emotional decay rather than jumpscares.
A Living Nightmare
Explore Lydia’s family home as your mind changes over time.
Fragment of Reality
Navigate surreal dream spaces where environments reflect Lydia’s mental state.
A Friend Group on the Edge
Experience the story through the perspectives of friends struggling with guilt, denial, and the cost of resurrection.
Classic RPG Maker Exploration
Story driven gameplay with environmental storytelling, and no combat.
