Untime
What's the Untime?
Untime is a small, narrative horror game that follows Circle, a young woman who leaves the big city behind and moves to the quiet town of Dugo. She expects to avoid a painful past, but soon it is not easy to start. The game mixes psychological horror, exploration, and storytelling in a compact but powerful format.
How to Play
One of the best things about Untime gameplay is its simplicity. There is no complex mechanics or fast-paced combat. Instead, meditation is about exploration and choices. How do you play here:
- Move Around and Explore - Use the standard movement key (WASD) to guide Circe through the city and various indoor environments.
- Interaction with Objects - Look for objects or notes that tell more about Circle's story and Dugo's mysteries. The conversation is usually done with a single key (e.g., "e").
- Follow the Narrative - play through sports dialogue, atmospheric signs, and scripted events. Note the sounds, scene,s and small details - they often indicate on deep scary scary below the surface.
- Complete in One Sitting - since the game is only 15 minutes long, it is the best experience without stopping. It keeps stress and mood strong from beginning to end.
Tips to Play Untime
- Play in a dark room with the headphones - the sound design is a large part of the fear factor.
- Take your time exploring - even if the game is short, looking at your surroundings closely makes the story more effective.
- Focus on the story - unlike many horror games, Untime Jump is less about intimidation and more about the atmosphere and story.
Why Should You Try
Players will get perfect in search of a small horror game to play tonight. It does not demand hours of commitment, yet it gives a chilling and memorable story. If you have enjoyed other narrative horror games like Oxenfree or Home Sweet Home, you will appreciate how the atmosphere and storytelling use an atmosphere instead of war.