Those Who Dwell

Those Who Dwell is a story-driven folk-horror game with psychological elements, inspired by folklore. You explore a cursed underground excavation, restore ancient shrines and manage a fading lantern while something watches from the dark. Survival depends on exploration and ritual choices rather than combat.

Light and survival

Light is your protection and lifeline. You manage your torch, oil and candles to push back the darkness as you explore. The game builds tension through isolation, dread and discovery.

Stories beneath the surface

Environmental details and interactable items reveal the stories of those who came before, as well as those who were there long before them. Your choices and how you engage with what dwells below determine which of the three endings you reach. An average playthrough takes about two hours.