Below Nowhere

Below Nowhere, developed by Dylan Bassett and published by Bassett Interactive and CULT Games, is a first-person survival horror experience that builds its identity around vulnerability, psychological unease, and a constant sense of being hunted. Rather than empowering the player with tools or combat options, the game deliberately strips away control, placing you in a hostile, distorted environment where survival depends entirely on awareness, movement, and restraint. From the moment it begins, it establishes a tone of dread that rarely lets up, driven by the presence of a relentless pursuer and a world that feels unstable and deeply unsettling. The gameplay centers on exploration under pressure, with players navigating fragmented, dreamlike spaces while avoiding a persistent threat that can appear at any moment. There is no direct way to fight back, which fundamentally shapes how the experience unfolds. Every decision—whether to move forward, hide, or risk crossing an exposed area—carries weight. This design creates a strong sense of tension, as even simple actions become fraught with danger. The addition of a body-based damage system further reinforces this vulnerability, as inj…

Genuinely impressed by this indie horror - scary, great art style, great music and atmosphere. Get lost below nowhere with the meatman, you'll have fun!

I really quite loved this game. If you have played this developers other game, Chicken Feet, you'll immediately be familiar with the game's mechanics. It's all the same, just more fleshed out. And that's certainly not a bad thing. Chicken Feet felt like a fun gimmick with decent gameplay attached. This game takes that gameplay and uses it for something more serious, in all the best ways. The environments are tight and beautiful, the sound design is wonderful, and every scene feels tense yet totally fair. This is one of those games I will keep thinking about. Not because of a fun chicken gimmick, but because it was genuine fun to play. I do feel the price is a bit high for a less than 2 hours experience for the base game. The game has an additional mode that I haven't touched yet, but I do hope to in the future. But even with that, 15 bucks is steep. I got it on a discount which made the price a lot more fair. I will certainly check out new games by this developer in the future, so far so great.

[h1] Below Nowhere [/h1] [h3] Positives: [/h3] + Unsettling and tense atmosphere + Very good sounds and music + Some variation in levels + Small puzzles + Ok voiceover + Divided into chapters + Achievements + Its short (over in 2 hours) [h3] Negatives: [/h3] - Very low fov and no way to change it - Camera movements that cant be disabled (some might get nausea) - The low resolution pixelated graphics are not my cup of tea - The story was not as deep as I hoped - Slaughter mode is just doing the same game all over (except a few changes) and no saves - The meat man goes from a bit scary in the beginning to a bit annoying - A few bugs - Not as fun to play as I expected [h3] Conclusion: [/h3] Below Nowhere is an okay short survival horror game with an atmospheric soundscape. It's got some resemblance to a few of David Szymanski's titles, which is usually a good sign. But unfortunately its nowhere near as good in storytelling or pure entertainment, like you get in Dylans other titles. So unless this game has something you like specifically, you'll get much more out of Chicken Feet or Blood Rifleman. I think this game could have been better if the pixelated graphics were dropped and …

Unfortunately the game is bugged within the first 10 min. Can't pick up the flashlight or key to progress the game.

I'm writing this review pretty much a year later just to say that I'm really looking forward to play Blood Permafrost. Below Nowhere was such an amazing game. I've completed the game and I was really satisfied with the ending and the experience I had in my first playthrough. When Slaughter Mode came out, I won't lie it was frustrating, but I really thought it was worth getting the new ending. The ideas, the direction of where the story takes you, so much of what is in the game felt naturally perfect and blended so well. I'd do anything to be able to play Below Nowhere all over again. I had a great time playing it and enjoyed every second of it. To Dylan and to everyone involved in this project, you guys are very talented and have a lot more to prove. And with Blood Permafrost around the corner, I'm really excited in what the game has to offer.