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Not The End

Not The End is a story-driven horror drama in first-person view. Fight zombies with your sword and keep your family alive using the resources you collect. A story that will push your psychological limits awaits you.

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Ert Gaming Studio
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About the Game

🎮 About the Game

Not The End is a first-person, story-driven horror and drama game. Players control a father struggling to protect his family after a catastrophic outbreak. This intense and emotional journey will push your physical and psychological limits.

🧠 Story

Once living an ordinary life, your character steps into a dark and twisted world to save his loved ones. Surrounded by mutated creatures, ruthless bandits, and the lingering pain of the past, he must fight for his family’s survival. But the truth is far more sinister than it seems.

⚔️ Gameplay

Not The End offers players an average of 6.5 to 7 hours of story-driven gameplay. With upcoming updates, you'll also be able to enjoy an endless mode where you can slash zombies without limits.

  • Sword-based melee combat

  • Resource gathering and survival mechanics

  • Linear progression with increasing difficulty

  • Character development through a skill tree and special powers

  • Defend your home from dangerous threats

  • Massive zombie elimination sequences

👨‍👩‍👧 Protecting Your Family

Survival means more than staying alive — it means keeping your family safe. Feed and heal them with the resources you collect. As long as they live, there’s still hope.

🧟 Horror & Atmosphere

Explore dark, abandoned houses, experience rising tension through immersive sound design, face unexpected attacks, and endure scenes that test your sanity. Not The End blends classic horror with a deeply emotional narrative to deliver an unforgettable experience.

If you're ready, the story begins with you.
But remember: This is not the end.

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