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The Nest

On a dark night, Elizabeth visits a dusty old mansion to search for an old manuscript by the writer Sofia. The records within the mansion begin to slowly shake her memories...

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Developer
SoundGhost
Publisher
SoundGhost
Release
August 11, 2025
356 days ago
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Positive13 reviews84.6%

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Game Information

"Greetings, and welcome to the mansion."

The Nest is a first-person psychological horror adventure game that blends a walking simulator and point-and-click mechanics, all within a dark and psychological atmosphere.

The protagonist ventures into a secluded mansion to find Sofia's manuscript. You will need to carefully examine this mansion and discover hidden clues to progress the narrative.

  • On a dark night, Elizabeth visits a dusty old mansion to search for an old manuscript by the writer Sofia. The records within the mansion begin to slowly shake her memories...

  • An entity within the mansion delves into Elizabeth's lost memories, revealing a truth she had wanted to hide.

  • Through various interactions in the mansion, you must recover Elizabeth's memories and uncover the truth.

Key Features

  • Dark and Atmospheric Environments

  • Detailed and Realistic Soundscapes

  • Gather Clues Through Varied Interactions

  • The estimated playtime for the game is about one hour

  • A hints.txt file is included in the game's installation folder

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