DON'T FACE UP

DON'T FACE UP

tesakiza · February 2, 2024 · Horror, Walking Simulator, Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Adventure

DON'T FACE UP is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

PC
Mostly Positive71% · 150 📈 Making a comeback 81%
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DON'T FACE UP price

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About DON'T FACE UP

DON'T FACE UP is a first-person horror game.

Story



You wake up in a building you don't recognize.
No, you can't remember who you are, let alone the building.
You have lost your memory.

The words "DON'T FACE UP" are left at your feet.
Unsure of what it means, you proceed to explore the building.
You will have to find out what happened to you and what happened to this place.

Rule



They will appear at your side.
Never make eye contact with them.
They may appear and disappear. They may be standing in the direction you suddenly turn your eyes.
Even in such a situation, you must proceed with your search for the building.
Therefore, "DON'T FACE UP."

Note: This game is NOT playable on SteamDeck!

DON'T FACE UP — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jun 4, 2026
DON'T FACE UP is a first-person psychological horror game developed and published by tesakiza that builds its entire experience around a deceptively simple rule: never look directly at what is hunting you. While many horror games rely on loud jump scares, combat encounters, or constant pursuit sequences, this title chooses a more restrained and unsettling approach. It focuses on psychological discomfort, environmental tension, and the fear of the unknown, creating an experience that feels more disturbing the longer it lingers in the player's mind. The story begins with a mysterious awakening. The protagonist finds themselves trapped inside an unfamiliar building with no memory of who they are or how they arrived. The only immediate clue comes in the form of a warning that simply reads "DON'T FACE UP." With little information available, players are forced to explore their surroundings and gradually piece together the truth behind the location, their circumstances, and the strange presence that inhabits the building. The narrative unfolds slowly, encouraging curiosity and speculation rather than providing direct answers. What makes the game stand out is its central mechanic. The da…
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Recommended May 22, 2026
A really creepy experince, and an interesting story and cool character designs!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 15, 2026
BEFORE YOU PLAY The game is decent if not good, but some puzzle are not well explained or the solution is wrong (the chair puzzle). So I suggest you to try, but I also suggest to not be too stubborn and search for a solution if the puzzle is too unclear even with hints. It should happen at worst twice but it can be annoying (those were 13 chairs damn you)
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 27, 2026
a longer game than I was expecting, and I don't mean that in a good way. I came looking for horror, and instead found something that would only frighten toddlers or individuals with social anxiety. that, or people afraid of basic puzzles with vague and annoying solutions.
Not recommended Jul 11, 2026
It's quite boring as the story goes on and on.
Recommended Apr 17, 2026
good indie horror game

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