Pseudo-Haunting

Pseudo-Haunting is a retro survival horror game set in a glitched, haunted house. You face eldritch ghosts with your own spirit, but projecting it leaves your real body frozen and vulnerable. The house’s inhabitants want you, and you are almost one of them.

The haunted house

The story follows an attempt to understand the Haunted House phenomena, which LINGER has researched for years despite information constantly being lost. You explore twisted rooms that are almost gone, recall your memories, gather missing information and remember your mistakes. The house is described as undead, and the story takes a surreal approach to haunted houses.

Spirit and combat

You can pull your spirit from your body to reach otherwise impossible places and reveal what is unseen. Combat and puzzles are built around this astral projection mechanic. Getting close to enemies with your spirit deals extra damage, but your body remains frozen while you are away; random enemy encounters mean no room is safe.

Exploration and survival

The game uses a mind-screwy map and fixed camera angles designed for modern controls. Survival horror elements include limited healing items and save points. You can choose between modern and tank controls, and select from six difficulty settings. The game also includes a built-in achievement system and retro 3D graphics with photo-edited textures.