Trenches

Trenches is a first-person psychological survival horror game set behind enemy lines in the World War I trenches of 1917. You play as James R., a soldier trying to survive, keep his sanity and escape the enemy trenches to return to his family. Find and collect clues to learn what is happening, using your senses and a trench whistle to guide you while an enemy hunts you.

Survival and stealth

The enemy can hear your footsteps, breathing and other noises. Walking on wooden surfaces or breaking bottles can reveal your position, while running makes noise and uses stamina. You can crouch, hide in narrow trench passages or under beds, and throw bottles and other objects to distract enemies. Holding your breath can help when an enemy is nearby, and you can peek around corners to plan your next move.

The trench whistle plays a sound that guides you toward clues, but enemies can hear it too. The enemy can also mimic familiar sounds, including the voices of your loved ones. Some things you encounter may be real, while others are not, and the environment can change with your sanity.

Clues and replayability

Clue locations are randomized between playthroughs, and the game has an inventory system. You can interact with objects that may provide useful tips, find items to help you feel safer or find your way, and keep a picture of your family as a reminder to come home. The game has one save; if you die, you die.