In the Pines

About

In the Pines is a brief but tense horror game where your home renovation project goes very wrong. You take on a dilapidated property hoping to flip it for profit, but strange occurrences and unsettling encounters quickly turn the setting from a fixer-upper into a nightmare. The gameplay focuses on exploration and survival, with the house itself feeling like a character that resists your presence. Each creak and shadow hints at something lurking just beyond sight. What stands out is the game's ability to build unease through its oppressive atmosphere and subtle storytelling. The short runtime keeps the horror tight and focused, avoiding bloat while maintaining a lingering sense of dread. Developer Brian Goodway delivers a claustrophobic experience that uses the isolation of rural decay to its advantage. Releases April 18, 2025 for PC.