Downstairs

Downstairs follows James, a former FBI agent searching for his girlfriend and best friend, Mary. During the hunt, James is injured, his eyes turn black and he loses consciousness. You witness a series of events as you try to find Mary and solve what is happening; whether James succeeds is up to you.

Puzzles and exploration

You search dark corridors for hidden passwords and symbols, solve puzzles and open locked doors. Your flashlight sometimes turns on and off by itself because it is faulty. Ambient sounds and the surroundings create tension; the game has no jumpscares.

Characters

The listed characters are James, Marry and Unknown. Mary is described as James's girlfriend, and he will do whatever he can for her.