Dwell

Dwell is a first-person psychological horror game about being stranded overnight in a remote mountain area, where familiar places gradually become strange and everything ordinary starts to go wrong.

Dwell

A young woman named Minh Thu, wanting to escape her suffocating life, drives far away but her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. She is forced to take refuge in a strange house, where bizarre events at night gradually turn her escape into a nightmare.

Key Features

• Psychological horror set in a remote, mountainous region, offering a relatable and authentic experience.
• The experience places a strong emphasis on the storyline, building atmosphere and a gradually increasing sense of unease.
• Explore the details of a strange house and the surrounding forest in the dead of night.
• Environmental puzzles and light decoding elements are based on hidden notes, objects, and numbers.
• Intense chase scenes where all you can do is run, hide, and hope you haven't been caught.
• There are no combat mechanics or "superhuman" feelings – just weakness, limited light sources, and creeping fear.
• The cinematic segments and scares are deliberately constructed, prioritizing psychological tension over cheap jump scares.
• Supports multiple languages for the interface and subtitles.

Controls

W, A, S, D	Move
F	Flashlight
G	Drop item
E	Interact
Y	Inventory
Z	Toggle hints
Left Ctrl	Crouch
Left Shift	Run
Esc	Pause Menu

Installation

1. Download the .zip file.

2. Extract (unzip) the folder anywhere on your PC.

3. Run "Dwell.exe" as administrator the first time if needed.

4. Use headphones and play in a dark room for the best experience.

Message from the dev

DWELL is a solo project I’ve been building in my spare time, and the full game is now available.

Estimated playtime: ~1.5 hours (depending on exploration).

If you run into any issues or want to share feedback, you can reach me at:

pstudio816@gmail.com

If you enjoyed the game, a short review or rating on itch.io and/or Steam would mean a lot and helps this project reach more players.

Thank you for playing.
— P Studio