Golgotha

Golgotha

Released Feb 2023

Dare to explore the most haunted vicinity in all of England? You will leave no stone unturned as you walk along the eerie grounds of the Black Waters Station and uncover the horror that lies within.

80% positive · 1,057 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Golgotha is a short, self-contained free-to-play first-person horror game that launched on February 21, 2023. The store description presents it as a complete experience focused on atmosphere and exploration through a single location — Black Waters Station — with no mention of planned expansions, DLC, or ongoing content. The only developer communication after launch was a single bug fix patch on the same day as release (February 21, 2023), correcting a visual issue in the locker room. There have been no developer posts, updates, or announcements of any kind since that date. The game has no DLC listed. Golgotha appears to have launched as a finished, standalone product, with the day-one patch being a minor correction rather than the start of any ongoing development cycle. No further content has been announced or suggested by the developer.
Evidence
Store description presents Golgotha as a complete, self-contained short horror game set in a single location, with no mention of DLC, expansions, or future content plans.
description source development ending
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A bug fix patch on launch day corrected a skeleton not appearing in the locker room. This is the only developer communication ever posted, and it dates to the release day itself.
news post · Feb 21, 2023 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
LockleyGames
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Golgotha is a short first person horror game that delves deep into creeping fear and severe paranoia as you traverse through the sinister grounds of Black Waters Station. Along the way you will discover the horrors that lie within and ultimately disturb those who are not at rest.

The lantern and dim lights will guide your way through the station as you explore and find your way towards the exit.
There are multiple cutscenes to encounter and items to discover.
Golgotha features no combat. This game focuses primarily on atmosphere and dread.
The game's main features are realistic immersion, fantastic sound design and disturbing imagery throughout.
Black Waters Station is a large vicinity, and it will require some exploring and searching to progress through the game. (Security Cards, Keys Etc.)


In 1942, Black Waters Station was overcome by a toxic and poisonous fog that killed thousands of people as they slept in the tunnels and platforms of the station to escape the war. After the horrific ordeal the authorities closed the doors to Black Waters and sealed it off to the public.

In 2003 the station was officially reopened to the public. But after several freak accidents and unexplainable deaths, it was once again closed for good.

It has been abandoned and undisturbed for over 20 years.

Until now…
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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