Days Without Incident is the lovely horrific surprise of this end of October. Discreetly released on October 22 on Steamthis independent horror game developed by We Create Stuff has everything to seduce thrill-seekers: a heavy atmosphere, a haunted factory and a mystery to solve. Significant bonus: it is completely free.
“Days Without Incident is a brand new free horror game available on Steam.” That sets the bar pretty high. However, the first returns confirm the potential of the title, which is already showing “very positive” reviews on the Valve platform.
The hidden prototype of In Sound Mind
We Create Stuff is not unknown to thrill seekers. The studio had already made an impression in 2021 with In Sound Minda psychological horror game praised for its destabilizing universe and narrative gameplay. And Days Without Incident is not just a wink: “Days Without Incident is in fact a new prototype of In Sound Mind.”
In other words, this new free game offers a unique peek behind the scenes of creation of a hit of the genre, with its raw ideas, its experiments and its first gameplay mechanics.
An hour of anguish in a haunted factory
The game transports the player to the fictional town ofEbenflowstruck by a mysterious tragedy in a metallurgical factory. It is in this closed, dark and disturbing environment that the plot takes place. The mechanics are classic survival horror : inventory management, riddlesoppressive sound ambiance and limited resources.
“This indie game should be completed in just 45-60 minutes.” Perfect for a quick and efficient Halloween partythis short format allows you to live a complete experience without a long commitment. A great choice for those who don’t want to jump into a 20-hour game, but still want to thrill with fear.
A short format, a striking atmosphere
Between the AAA games and the classic horror titles, Days Without Incident offers a minimalist alternative but terribly effective. With its contained duration, its refined structure and its direct link with a cult game of the genre, it ticks all the boxes of the good Steam deal.
“The game currently benefits from “very positive” evaluations on Steam”, proof that this little nugget is already finding its audience. Whether you are a fan of In Sound Mind or simply curious looking for adrenaline, this free game is an excellent entry point into the world of narrative survival horror.