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The Door in the Basement

The Door in the Basement is an atmospheric pixelated horror game set in a mysterious subterranean world.

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April 21, 2021
5 years and 104 days ago
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About the Game

After going through a mysterious door that appears in the basement of your family home, you are transported to a strange subterranean world. With the doorway closed, you must navigate the dark tunnels to find a way out and discover the mysteries that brought you to this place.

The Door in the Basement is a first-person atmospheric pixelated horror game. Explore, complete puzzles, and avoid the horrific creatures roaming the tunnels as you learn more about the world and its strange inhabitants.