Born Into Fear
Released Mar 2022
Born Into Fear is a first-person horror game set in an evacuated neighborhood. You'll have to complete task and avoid enemies to destroy the evil Buffer.
89% positive · 282 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $5.99
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Evaluation
Born Into Fear launched on March 21, 2022 as a complete, self-contained first-person horror game. In the months following launch, Just Sauce Studio issued several patches addressing bugs and quality-of-life improvements, which is normal post-launch maintenance for a finished product.
By January 7, 2023, the developer posted a candid update acknowledging the lack of new updates for Born Into Fear, explaining that the small team had shifted focus to new upcoming projects — most notably Pact of Joy, a follow-up game set in the same universe. This statement, combined with the absence of any announced DLC, roadmap, or future content plans for Born Into Fear, makes clear that the game shipped as a complete product and development has concluded.
The store description describes a fully realized story with a defined beginning, middle, and end — consistent with a game designed as a finished, standalone experience. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no season pass, and no developer communication suggesting additional content is planned for Born Into Fear specifically. The last developer communication of any kind was on January 7, 2023.
Evidence
Developer apologized for the lack of updates to Born Into Fear, stating the small team has moved on to new upcoming projects. This is the last official communication about the game.
Born Into Fear launched as a full release on March 21, 2022.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Just Sauce Studio
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Born Into Fear is a first person horror game set in an empty suburban neighborhood called North Hollow Heights. Its residents have all been murdered in a single night by an organization lauded as the protectors of humanity. You are Agent Jay, a member of this organization: Aegis. Aegis has asked you to search the lifeless homes, gather the results from their experiment, and eliminate any evidence, including the Buffer they’ve created, “Sally.” However, you have another reason to work with Aegis: your mother has been missing for a year, and the only clue you have points you towards North Hollow Heights. If you ever want to see her again, you’ll have to deal with the monsters lurking there, one way or another.
North Hollow Heights was an ordinary neighborhood before Aegis’ experiment. Its people lived happy lives in their homes filled with love and laughter. Now, those same homes lie dead and silent. While you seek out a way to destroy the Buffer, uncover the truth of the experiment. Earn Sally’s trust by following her commands and rules. Maybe, you’ll even help the deceased pass on.
Gameplay
- Explore the homes of North Hollow Heights and learn the fates of their occupants
- Avoid the creatures roaming the streets or risk their wrath
- Meet some of the former souls who lived in North Hollow Heights and speak with them
- Don’t forget to do your chores
- Decide “Sally’s” fate
- Make your Mom proud
North Hollow Heights was an ordinary neighborhood before Aegis’ experiment. Its people lived happy lives in their homes filled with love and laughter. Now, those same homes lie dead and silent. While you seek out a way to destroy the Buffer, uncover the truth of the experiment. Earn Sally’s trust by following her commands and rules. Maybe, you’ll even help the deceased pass on.
Gameplay
- Explore the homes of North Hollow Heights and learn the fates of their occupants
- Avoid the creatures roaming the streets or risk their wrath
- Meet some of the former souls who lived in North Hollow Heights and speak with them
- Don’t forget to do your chores
- Decide “Sally’s” fate
- Make your Mom proud
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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