Decay: The Mare is a Adventure game from Shining Gate Software with a 71% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Shining Gate Software
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 71% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers - Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP 32 Bit / Vista / 7 / 8
Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X Version 10.8 or higher
Processor: MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac or Mac Pro release year 2009 or later
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, Radeon HD 3450
Storage: 2100 GB available space
Sound Card: 16Bit
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3450
Storage: 2100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Decay: The Mare is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, exploration, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, emotional story, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
liminal
SettingThe mood sits in uncanny, empty, or dreamlike spaces.
Steam review snapshots
The atmosphere is well built, and the game does a good job pulling you in at first, though the lack of depth…But not all rooms behave this way, which makes the layout feel inconsistent and surprisingly confusing.It is a point-and-click adventure game with a psychological horror atmosphere.Instead, it traps you in a psychological spiral, where mystery and fear slowly blend into fascination.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.