Those Who Dwell

Descend into a cursed excavation where your lantern is your only protection from those that watch you in the dark.

Explore a forgotten underground system disturbed by a failed excavation. Restore ancient rituals, manage your fading light, and uncover what was awakened below.

• 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 playtime: 2~ hours

Those Who Dwell is a focused folk-horror descent built around atmosphere, ritual tension, and choice-driven outcomes. There are no combat mechanics, only exploration, survival, and the consequences of your decisions.

Face the darkness.
Restore the balance… or unleash what waits below.

Those Who Dwell was developed by one person. If you play it, I genuinely appreciate your support and feedback.

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