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The Child

Explore the looping floors of your apartment building. Your surroundings change, doors lead to strange places, and something evil is trapped here with you. Can you find the exit and escape?

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Gerrit Ammel
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Gerrit Ammel
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About the Game

The Child is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the looping floors of your apartment building. Your surroundings change, doors lead to strange places, and something evil is trapped here with you. Can you find the exit and escape?

KEY FEATURES

  • Intense horror experience

  • Expected playtime: 1–1.5 hours

  • Realistic graphics

  • Immersive sound design

  • Psychological, atmospheric horror 

BREAK THE LOOP

The floor you live on has turned into a loop, and all communication with the outside world has been cut off. Your neighbors’ doors now lead to strange places, and an evil child-like entity lurks in the darkness of the hallways. You must find a way out of the loop and uncover the secrets this place holds.

GAMEPLAY

The game is a psychological horror focused on tension and fear. You must explore, collect key items, and solve small puzzles to progress. But be careful — the child-like entity is lurking in the darkness and can kill you if you make a mistake.

IMMERSIVE HORROR

Minimal UI and a strong focus on atmosphere and sound design immerse you in this intense horror experience.

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