The Lost Fear for Windows

A short but hard-hitting horror game

The Lost Fear is a free horror game that takes place in a dark setting following an unsettling nightmare. In this game from Rising Wolf Games, players will have to explore an unknown location where they will have to solve puzzles and uncover clues to help find their way out.

Compared to titles like Amanda the Adventurer and Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location, The Lost Fear’s storyline is quite short. However, the game’s immersive nature and atmospheric environment more than make up for this, allowing you to gain a full experience of the in-game world.

Explore a haunting setting

The Lost Fear starts off with your character waking up from an eerie dream, only to discover that they’ve been placed in an unfamiliar location with nobody to help them. Players will have to go through a series of rooms and corridors—all while keeping an eye out for some jumpscares here and there—as they figure out how they got there and how to escape.

This indie game makes great use of a tense atmosphere to keep players on the edge of their seats, adding a sense of thrill to the game’s exploration aspect. Just make sure to keep in mind that the game also features some mature content in the form of blood and minor gore. For a young, indie developer, the game’s graphics are also quite impressive and further immerse players in the setting.

As already mentioned, the overall gameplay duration isn’t quite lengthy, with approximately 10 to 15 minutes of total runtime. While the chilling, tension-filled atmosphere is enough to reel you in, this does leave players feeling as if the climax and ending are both lacking. The game’s final boss can also look intimidating from afar but can look too tame when seen from a closer angle.

Worth checking out

While The Lost Fear doesn’t have an entirely fleshed-out plot for players to unravel, its immersive environment and dedication to presenting a terrifying experience allow players to look forward to an interesting adventure. The puzzle-solving mechanics also add an additional challenge that gives the game an even more appealing nature. With a few improvements, this indie game has great potential to become a well-loved title for horror fans.