THE DESCENT is a Simulation game from Celeritas Games with a 79% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Celeritas Games
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.99
- Review signal
- 79% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1070 8GB
Storage: 10 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K
Graphics: GTX 3060 8GB
Storage: 10 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
THE DESCENT is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative adventure, exploration, and psychological themes.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, psychological horror, and narrative adventure.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
The Descent is a spooky horror walking sim with an eerie atmosphere and intriguing story, but it feels a little rough around…The graphical quality of the game is indie standard and some of the happenings looked a little odd, especially any moving entities…The Descent is a spooky horror walking sim with an eerie atmosphere and intriguing story, but it feels a little rough around…It's nice to see the amount of effort put into this game, and the way they implemented collectibles & achievements actually gives…Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.