Infliction

About

Infliction is a first-person horror game that unfolds across a family home over 13 years. You explore shifting timelines through decaying rooms and hidden objects to piece together a fractured history. A silent presence lurks in the shadows as you navigate warped corridors and flickering lights. The focus is on tense discovery over jump scares with minimal combat or dialogue. The game’s unsettling atmosphere and deliberate pacing set it apart. It delves into sensitive themes through sparse but heavy environmental storytelling. Available on Switch and PC since 2018 it has a 63/100 Metacritic score with praise for its mood but criticism of repetitive exploration. The shifting time periods and claustrophobic design create a distinct vibe for fans of slow-burn horror.