In the Darkness

In the Darkness is a maze game about escaping a dark land filled with monsters that hunt you. You explore the maze and search its corners for secrets and a way out, using your lantern to see through the darkness. The Steam release expands on the map and story made for the 2022 GeoJam, adding new secrets and paths.

Explore the maze

Use the map, which fills in as you explore, and an Encyclopaedia of Monsters to help you navigate. You can aim your lantern at your surroundings, while light and shadow shape the maze’s dark, dreary atmosphere. The minimalist interface includes only the map and encyclopaedia, each toggled via a hotkey.

Avoid the monsters

The monsters hide in the darkness, waiting for a chance to attack. There are very few checkpoints, and dying makes you restart entire sections; only your map carries over.