Befriended Curse
Released Jul 2024
Witches, curses, and fairy tales meet horror in this classic walking sim with an eerie atmosphere and well-paced jumpscares.
93% positive · 296 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
Befriended Curse is a short horror walking simulator (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to complete) that launched on July 30, 2024 as a self-contained, finished experience. The developer's post-launch communications consist entirely of three bug fix patches released between August 2 and October 19, 2024 — no expansions, no new content, no announcements of future content. There have been no developer posts of any kind since October 19, 2024. The store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience with no mention of upcoming content, DLC, or updates. No DLC is listed on the store. This appears to be a finished product that launched complete and received only routine maintenance patches in its first few months.
Evidence
Game is described as a complete, self-contained horror walking sim with a fixed average completion time of 1h20m. No mention of updates, DLC, or future content.
Last developer communication: minor menu fix and cross-promotion link added. No content additions or future plans mentioned.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Yellow Basement Games
Achievements
7
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Gameplay revolves around exploration and uncovering the details of the story. Befriended Curse is a horror walking sim game. The average completion time is 1h20m.
The game immerses players in a witch-themed atmosphere, blending elements of realism with the allure of dark fantasy.
Step into the shoes of Jonathan, a final year psychology student, who accepts what seems to be an enticing job offer for the summer break. However, things take a turn for the worse. Upon arrival, his car disappears, leaving him trapped in a remote, desolate location far from civilization. The person who hired him is nowhere to be found, leaving Jonathan helpless and alone.
In this unsettling game, you will uncover secrets and mysteries as you guide Jonathan through the dark corners of the house in the middle of the forest. As you unravel the mysteries surrounding the place, you will encounter a young girl who may hold the key to solving the puzzle. However, you are not alone. An old woman walks through the woods, giving a creepy feeling.
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Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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