An Evil Existence

About

You play Lisa or James as they investigate a crumbling English manor occupied by a bloodthirsty family. The goal is simple avoid the violent homeowners long enough to escape. You’ll hide in shadows, barricade doors, and scavenge limited tools to slow down or distract the relentless family members each with their own patrol patterns and attack styles. The tension comes from tight corridors, creaky floorboards, and the constant pressure of dwindling stamina and sanity. The game leans into claustrophobic dread with its minimal dialogue and focus on environmental storytelling. While the family’s backstory is hinted at through scattered notes and eerie decorations, the real hook is the escalating chase sequences. With a Metacritic score of 72, most praise the pacing and atmospheric dread though some note repetitive enemy behavior. It’s a short but tense experience best played with lights on.

Storyline

In the remote English town of Boatnug the Hartley household awaits anyone who dares to step foot onto their property. Occupied by a murderous family with a very dark past. When Unsolved mysteries social media page creators Lisa and her Boyfriend James decide to visit the Hartley household to capture footage for their social media page. They soon regret ever going there.