Alleyway: a PSX style horror game

There's certainly been a "loop" trend in horror games since PT hit the scene (which is impressive, considering how long ago that demo dropped!), and I'm here for it and all about it!

This really is a curio, and it had me throwing out theories all over the place! The best thing about these kind of games is that you can make your own mind up about what's going on, I've always liked that aspect of some games. Don't get me wrong, sometimes I like a nice firm obvious explanation, but every now and again you just kind of want to let your mind go nuts and come up with its own crazy explanations!

So, there's not a massive amount of gameplay in this little experience, but the atmosphere is great, the setting is nice and claustrophobic and the ending(s) are weird and wonderful!

Highly recommend giving this a quick playthrough if you have 10 minutes to spare.

A well made game with amazing sound design. The atmosphere really gave me the chills. A must play for anyone who's looking to play an inde game!

Played this after Tender. And have to say, you've done a really great job making a very spooky atmosphere from very simplistic graphics and area. It was very tense and spooky and the small things like the breathing at one of the parts added a tiny bit more depth and added to the overall ambience. It was a simple, short and effective game that was really fun to play!

(I read in one of the comments that you were going to take a break from horror, and Iwish you best of luck in your future games!)

Good short game, and I got both endings too.

YouTuber:  Fellowplayer

Cool little game. I dig it. I love the way it looks too. Thanks for the fun!

please watch my video

i love the style of this.

Managed to do a lot with a little - I enjoyed it!

Nice little horror game. 

Hola, jugué su juego y me encanto, también ese estilo PSX que le da el toque aterrador :) 

Edit: Conseguí los dos finales.

YouTuber: PatrickGame

It's pretty good...

this game is awesome!! keep up this cool work, i am Enjoying myself!!!

Hey, I featured your game in my latest Itch.io Horror Games video! It stars around 1:54! Hope ya enjoy!

Well this was certainly a strange experience. (Your game begins at 07:15)

There is something to be said for these kind of surreal horrors. It's certainly dripping with atmosphere and leaves you with questions right from th get-go... although I have no earthly clue how exactly I unlocked any kind of "ending" when all you can do is walk back and forth a btit. 

It's a simple journey, and not necessarily the most terrifying, but definitely strange and unnerving. So good job on that!

I really like games like these. Not only do they run on a low end pc like mine but they are pretty decent too. Retro psx style is awesome! Definitely think that there should've been a chase scene or some more scares in the game. Nonetheless, great game! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!

Cool game! Love the retro psx style!

Gave it a go...

Played this in my 3 Random Games video, first game actually, and I gotta say....... this is pretty good! It just goes to show that you don't need a lot to make a creepy atmospherical game and this proves it!

It was soooo creepy~!

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Very creepy I want more need to bring this out as a full game

Was a nice experience

Who knew a bodybag could be so creppy lol. Start @ 24mins

Interesting game, it was short but intense. The scratchy graphics adds to game experience imo... also, HAIL THE BODYBAG! 

duude this game was sooo amazing !!! i loved this it has an amazing atmosphere and them scary vibes.. loved this game bro :)  watch the gameplay below..

This little horror game is proper creepy! I hope it gets developed further!

If you'd like to see gameplay footage before downloading, you can so here:

hiya :D so i played the game and i gotta say  i had a blast playing it. there was so much mystery and i feel there was some hidden messages that i didnt understand and or  i feel i missed.But i feel that made the game all the better cause it was shrouded in this heavy mystery.  also  i wasnt able to get the second ending, i was a little confused how to trigger the second ending (im kinda tarded tbh) .the map set up was simple but effective and the style really gave it the PS1 feel. keep up the amazing working friends :D i made a playthrough id really appreciate if you like the content if you please share the video with friends, family, your pets anything will do thank you! :)

I don't see a download for macOS? Just a Windows exe

Hi, I played your game as part of a 3 random horror games video! It was a really enjoyable short experience! Simple but effective! I also accidentally managed to get both endings!

Here's the video for anyone interested:

Awesome concept and desgin i loved all of it. Great Job!

I played it. It's simple, interesting game) This game reminded me game "rainbow six". Like!

Curius to explore more about it

Im curious is there some sort of hidden meaning behind this or is it just designed to help you test out effects and the like within a short game?

Hey, some thoughts on development: I found that if you jump under the stairs then there is a platform with an empty side that you can jump on, then a wall materializes behind you. maybe expand on that? Also, you can glitch yourself behind the fence using the stairs and then moving along the wall. Maybe put something back there?

Even though the game was short, it still disturbed me lol. I even managed to get both endings :)