Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs

Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs

Released Feb 2026

A city under curfew. A killer on the loose. You’re a delivery driver racing to finish your last run before 9 PM in a decaying apartment complex where every knock could be your last, in this PSX-style psychological horror.

89% positive · 360 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation

The Stalking Stairs launched on February 6, 2026 as a self-contained PSX-style horror walking simulator from solo developer Jaden Williams. The store description presents a complete, single-session narrative experience — a delivery driver uncovering the truth behind a series of murders in a decaying apartment complex. There is no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or post-launch content anywhere on the store page. The only developer communication after launch was a milestone post on February 10, 2026, celebrating 1,500 copies sold in the first four days. In that post, Jaden Williams wrote "more games to come in the future" and asked fans what themes and stories they'd like to see next — language that points to future projects from the developer, not additional content for this specific game. No DLC has been listed, no roadmap has been published, and no updates of any kind have been released since launch. The game launched as a finished product and the developer's sole post-launch communication reinforces that framing. Six months have now passed since launch with no new content or announcements, which is consistent with a game that shipped as a complete, standalone experience.
Evidence
Developer celebrated 1,500 copies sold and wrote 'more games to come in the future,' asking fans what themes they'd like to see next — referencing future projects, not additional content for this game
news post · Feb 10, 2026 source development ending
high
Store description presents a complete, self-contained narrative experience with no mention of DLC, future content, or post-launch updates
description source development ending
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Jaden Williams
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The city’s under curfew after a series of disappearances and murders. You’re a young delivery driver trying to finish your gig before 9:00 PM. Set inside a decaying apartment complex, every knock on a door brings you closer to uncovering what lurks within its halls, where every delivery could be your last. The Stalking Stairs is a PSX-style psychological horror thriller featuring tense atmosphere, immersive sound design, and full voice acting.

Walking Simulator: Experience a grounded, first-person exploration loop. Walk the halls, interact with objects, and knock on doors to complete your deliveries.

Interactive Dialogue System: Engage in conversations with the building's unique and unsettling residents using selectable dialogue options. Your interactions flesh out the story.

PSX-Style Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in a retro-aesthetic horror experience featuring low-poly models, jittery textures, and a hauntingly atmospheric sound design.

Narrative Mystery: Uncover the truth behind the recent disappearances through environmental storytelling and character interactions. Every delivery brings you closer to the truth of who the killer is.

Comprehensive Settings Suite: The game features an advanced UI and menu system, allowing players to fully customize their audio, visual, and control settings to fit their specific needs.

Last evaluated Aug 6, 2026
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