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Those Who Dwell

About this game

Those Who Dwell is a story-first psychological horror focused on isolation, atmosphere, and folklore.
Light is your only hope as you explore deeper into a cursed cave system disturbed by those who dug too deep. Restore shrines, survive the dark, and uncover what became of Those Who Dwell.

Explore twisting tunnels, abandoned work sites, and sacred underground chambers as you discover what the miners awakened and the truth of the Hidden Folk who once called these depths home.

FEATURES

  • Story-driven folk horror with psychological elements, inspired by folklore

  • Light is your lifeline so manage your torch, oil and candles to push back the dark.

  • Atmospheric tension, dread and discovery.

  • Environmental storytelling and interactable items that tell the story of those who came before and those who were here long before them.

  • 3 different endings based on your choices and how you engage with what dwells below.

  • Average time to complete the game: 60-120 minutes

Face the darkness. Endure the isolation. And uncover the truth before you disappear too.

All content described on this page is included in the current version of the game.

Achievements

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The Hollowed

The Hollowed

1.2%

Bad Ending

Peace Restored

Peace Restored

2.5%

Good Ending

Whispers In The Rock

Whispers In The Rock

3.8%

Find all cave markings

Archivist

Archivist

6.4%

Find all story notes

Those Who Dwell

Those Who Dwell

10.3%

Complete the game

Those Who Dwell

Those Who Dwell is a story-first psychological horror focused on isolation, atmosphere, and folklore. Light is your only hope as you explore deeper into a cursed cave system disturbed by those who dug too deep. Restore shrines, survive the dark, and uncover what became of Those Who Dwell.

Developer

Midnight Forge LTD

Publisher

Midnight Forge LTD

Release Date

21 November, 2025

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