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WHAT LURKS BELOW

First-person hide-and-seek horror. Tag: a catch swaps Hunter and Runner. Hunt: a catch adds a Hunter. New maze each round. Online lobbies or bots, proximity voice.

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About this game

Developer description

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You hear footsteps. They stop when you stop. You turn. You die. Lose your pursuers, listen through walls, and hope what's around the next corner is still on your side. Run from your friends. Then hunt them. Tag: A catch swaps roles. Hunter becomes Runner, Runner becomes Hunter. Hunt: A catch adds a Hunter.  More Hunters, fewer Runners. How you play Public or private online lobbies. Singleplayer vs bots. Proximity voice chat brings every whispered warning, nervous laugh, and badly timed shout into the world. Try Push-To-Talk if you're afraid they'll hear you breathing. Hunters Each Hunter has its own look and its own ability: The Woodsman tracks Trails, Horizon sees with X-Ray Vision, the Imposter sneaks about in Disguise, and many more. Which Hunter stalks the grounds changes how everyone plays. Hunting Grounds Hedgemaze, Poolrooms, Farmhouse, Backrooms, Dungeon, Bio. Each theme changes more than the walls: Bio has unique topology, Farmhouse has curtains to hide behind, Hedgemaze has a fixed landmark at the center.…

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Images: Kyoto Video Game Concern via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.

Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.60Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1050
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: 3.00Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1070
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

Common questions

When was WHAT LURKS BELOW released?+

Steam lists the release date as Oct 25, 2026 (not yet released).

What platforms is WHAT LURKS BELOW available on?+

Windows

How is WHAT LURKS BELOW reviewed on Steam?+

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