Hey everyone!

I’m excited to share the free demo for my new game, Buried Below, now available on itch.io.

Buried Below is a story rich psychological survival horror game and the next major step after my previous horror game, The Motel. This demo lets you play the opening part of the game and gives a first look at the world, tone and story behind the full release planned for this summer.

Page: https://aurastudiosofficial.itch.io/buried-below

Quick summary:

'An old tape replays your worst memory. A camping trip. A fierce storm rolling in. Your girlfriend vanishes near an abandoned mine. You have replayed this night until the tape wore thin. Tonight, you take control, and tonight, you go further than the memory ever let you.'

In the demo, you begin your journey before everything truly falls apart. Explore, interact with the environment, search for clues, and take your first steps into the story of Buried Below. The full game will expand into a larger survival horror experience with exploration, secrets, multiple endings, and a dark.. not so empty.. place waiting Buried Below your feet.

The game is made by Aura Studios, a small Dutch indie studio led by me, Justus. It is built with help from a small group of talented artists, voice actors, musicians, playtesters and friends who helped bring the world to life. We care a lot about atmosphere, storytelling, small details, and making games that feel personal.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/r8O2gOreysE

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3651890/BURIED_BELOW/

If you try the demo, I would love to hear what you think. Comments, feedback, videos, streams, and wishlists all help a small indie project like this more than you probably realize.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy stepping into the memory.

Justus Aura Studios