A downloadable game

Demo available on Steam

WISHLIST NOW THE FULL VERSION OF LURKS WITHIN.

LURKS WITHIN WALLS

Game Jam version

Experience the terror of LURKS WITHIN—a survival horror combined with modern DRPG, featuring fast-paced combat and creatures illustrated by Trevor Henderson (@Slimyswampghost).

Inspired by classics like Resident Evil, Parasite Eve, and Shin Megami Tensei.

Exploration:

  • [W] [A] [D]: Movement
  • [S]: 180-degree turn
  • [Spacebar (SPC)]: Interaction

Combat:

  • [D] - Items: Displays the list of available consumable items.
  • [E] - Tactics: Increases attack and defense chances until the next action.
  • [A] - Combat: Lists available actions with equipped weapons.
  • [Z] [X] [C] [V]: Available options depending on the action menu.
  • [Q] - Reload: Reloads the selected weapon if ammunition is available.
  • [Mouse]: Selects options in the menu.
  • [ESC]: Returns to the combat action menu.

This game was created for the GMTK Game Jam 2024, with the theme 'Built to Scale.LURKS WITHIN is the prototype that led to LURKS WITHIN WALLS.

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One of the best entries to a game jam that I've played. The combat system is simple yet top-tier, the gameplay is classic and smooth, and the monster designs by the legend himself, Trevor Henderson, made the creepy factor pop off. Looking forward to the full release!

Thanks for the game,

- Kuya Sunset

First up in the run. Some very good detail work in environmental story telling. Trevor's design worker comes off creepy as ever. I really look forward to the full game, and digging into the lore. 

Horror rpg dungeon crawler with terrifying creatures | LURKS WITHIN WALLS


Genuinely an amazing experience. Dungeon crawling rpg meets horror is actually so good!! The visuals and sound design got me as soon as I got in the game!! Can’t wait for the full release 

Never played a horror game OR demo quite like it, Trevor's nightmare creations are horrifying as always but the gameplay loop provided by the Dungeon Crawler, RPG and Turn-Based mechanics is incredibly engaging and has you fighting with yourself as you desperately want to play more while also being terrified of what's to come.

Was nice to see something different, thanks for this demo developer!

Not bad 👍

Your demo really caught my eye. One doesn't often see something this original on Steam.
I'm a 10+ years experienced narrative designer/writer. Ping me if you need any help with the writing. Also, I'm Canadian—does that buy me anything? :D

Acordar desnorteado em um hospital desconhecido já é algo preocupante, agora você se vê na beira de uma infecção mortal e obscura.

O que aconteceu aqui? Você pensa com seu celular em mãos, prestes a ver este video:

this is one of those games that I have wished in the past existed, a good horror dungeon crawler, thank you for making this happen!

Full Demo NO Commentary

Pretty well done.

Thank you, I was nervous watching the final battle.

Yeah I was took some claws punches (laughing). Oh, I almost forget this games are playing on Linux SO (peppermint OS - Debian flavour). Runs through the WINE interpreter, of course. But you may say the game runs to Linux properly when you expand your players to this operating system on Steam or other web store. I would be happy to see your games there super well spoken.   :D

Hey there! This is lovely. Would you be open to having a chat with us? Sam@orointeractive.com We'd love to know more about the game and potential plans with it! 

Thank you very much for reaching out.
The full version of the game is available to wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3197890/LURKS_WITHIN_WALLS/

I came across this when I decided to come back to youtube, honestly good game made me think of back when i played resident evil. 

Thank you for playing and for your comment! Rallt appreciate it!

For being made for a game jam, this was quite good! Loved the old-school character controls and how limited it was, and the combat system was top notch. Made a video on it.

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Great video! Thank you for playing!

I really enjoyed this! I liked the style, it definitely reminded me of Resident evil, I liked the combat system

. It was atmospheric and creepy! I loved this game, keep it up! Here is my playthrough, kindly recommended to me by Niven Hedinger. 

Thank you for playing and for you comment! We really enjoyed your gameplay!

Nice this was really great game I like it and the game style well done keep it up!

Thank you!

It's a very good game, it's original, very good graphics, congratulations to the creators of this game, I want the creators to subscribe to my channel, greetings from Spain!!

Awesome video! Muchas gracias por jugar y por el comentario!

Muchísimas gracias por compartir esta maravilla de juego, no es la clase de juego que suelo jugar pero me ha gustado muchísimo, lo del combate por turnos me ha parecido muy buena idea, que estés atrapado en una especie de laboratorio le añade tensión, habéis hecho un gran trabajo, aquí dejo el vídeo que he hecho en español, saludos!!!

Muchas gracias por jugar! Nos gustó muchíssimo tu gameplay!

cool game

Thanks!

Lurks Within gameplay from the devs 👾

creepy

Thank you for playing!