Pretend It's Not There
About Pretend It's Not There
Pretend It's Not There is a gripping indie horror game that explores fear through routine. You return home after school, only to sense an eerie presence stalking you, even behind closed doors. This experience challenges your nerves as you perform daily tasks under psychological pressure.
Face the Fear Without Admitting It Exists
In Pretend It's Not There, players embody a young student trying to carry on with evening chores assigned by their mother. But beneath the ordinary lies tension: a dark presence lurks in the shadows of your home. Your mission? Act like everything is fine.
To survive, you must not acknowledge the entity. Every step you take, every chore you perform must be completed while resisting the urge to give in to fear. It’s a masterclass in subtle horror, where the enemy is not just what’s in the shadows, but what you can’t let yourself believe is there.
Simple Controls, Deeply Disturbing Gameplay Mechanics
This game’s interface is minimal, keeping your focus on immersion:
Arrow Keys – Move through the house
Spacebar – Interact with objects
B Key – Put down items
Pause Key – Take a short break
Mouse Click – Look around your environment
Each action requires caution. Looking around too much or pausing at the wrong moment may heighten the tension, reminding you that you are not alone.
Immersive Atmosphere and Subtle Storytelling Done Right
Pretend It's Not There shines through its use of ambient sound, darkened interiors, and emotional restraint. There are no jump scares—only creeping dread that escalates as you finish routine tasks. It’s a slow-burn horror experience in the vein of titles like Home, Anemoiapolis, or No One Lives Under the Lighthouse.
