Locked Up

Indie· Horror· Violent· Psychological Horror

Released Apr 2020

The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.

77% positive · 1,421 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

Locked Up is a short psychological thriller (approximately 2 hours to complete) released on April 23, 2020 as the solo debut project from EMIKA_GAMES. The store description presents it as a self-contained experience with no mention of planned expansions, DLC, or additional content. There are no DLC listings of any kind. The only post-launch communication was a feature patch on August 9, 2021 (Update 2.14) that improved graphics, fixed bugs, and added achievements — a maintenance-style update rather than new story content. There have been no developer communications of any kind since August 9, 2021. Given the game's nature as a short, complete narrative experience and the absence of any announced or implied future content, it launched as a finished product. The August 2021 patch represents the last known development activity.

Evidence

Game described as a self-contained ~2-hour psychological thriller with no mention of DLC, expansions, or post-launch content plans

store metadata · Apr 23, 2020 source development ending

high

Update 2.14 improved graphics, fixed bugs, and added achievements. This is the last known developer communication.

news post · Aug 9, 2021 source content shipped

medium

Media

Details

Developer

EMIKA_GAMES

Publisher

EMIKA_GAMES

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Indie Violent Horror Psychological Horror First-Person Atmospheric Walking Simulator Demons Surreal Dark Thriller Mystery Story Rich Realistic Psychological

About this game

«Don't believe everything you see»

The game Locked Up (The first project of EMIKA_GAMES) - is a psychological thriller in the first person.

Average time to complete the game: 120 minutes

WARNING: Epileptic seizures associated with increased sensitivity to light are Possible. Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images that appear in a video game. People who have not previously experienced such attacks may not be aware of their illness. A reasonable restriction of the game audience is recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The main focus of the game is on exploring the environment in a closed space, which will change after interacting with it. Rely on your intuition and carefully study the details of the game. Over time, the tension will increase, creating an effect of insanity. The plot is not revealed linearly, almost without notes in the game world.

This game is not suitable for those who are looking for a dynamic horror with action elements and a fast-paced plot.

Environment.

The game takes place in a house where terrible events occurred earlier. You will have to repeatedly wander along the same corridor in order to uncover the causes of insanity and understand who you are. Be patient, and the house will open previously locked doors and show you frightening memories of the past. The narrative of the story is transmitted through the environment in a measured rhythm. Each item tells a story, relying on your imagination.

The demo version is a prequel to the main story and acts as an independent free game that tells the story of a family living long before the events that occur in the main game.