Dark Deception
About Dark Deception
Dark Deception is an indie horror running game built around classic maze pressure. If you’re here, you’re probably asking one thing: Is this worth playing, or will it just frustrate me?
Short answer: It’s absolutely worth trying if you enjoy fast decisions, escape-focused gameplay, and psychological tension. If you want combat or a relaxed experience, this isn’t your game.
What Dark Deception Actually Feels Like to Play
Dark Deception looks simple at first. A maze. Shiny soul shards. An exit portal.
Then the game starts moving.
Enemies don’t wait for you. They hunt. The pressure comes from sound, limited vision, and knowing you’ve trapped yourself five turns ago. It feels closer to a 2D maze game mindset than modern horror shooters—memorize routes, read patterns, and commit to decisions.
What surprised me most?
The fear doesn’t come from jump scares. It comes from realizing you chose the wrong path 10 seconds too late.
Controls and Learning Curve
Dark Deception uses a very simple control system:
- WASD / Arrow Keys – Move
- Shift – Sprint
- Spacebar – Open Map
- F – Interact
- Mouse – Look and Interact
The controls are easy to learn but difficult to master. New players often run too much in the early stages, wasting stamina and panicking in escape situations.
Quick Tip: Walk more than run. Only sprint when you're sure you have an escape route.
