[REC] Desolation

Adventure· Short· Psychological Horror· Thriller

Released Feb 2025

[REC] Desolation takes you to an abandoned manor as journalist Ethan Carter. Your goal is to investigate its dark past and uncover the truth. But some secrets should remain hidden…

72% positive · 133 reviews

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $3.99

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Evaluation

The store description explicitly positions [REC] Desolation as "a short but intense horror experience" and "a compact yet terrifying horror experience" — language that describes a self-contained, finished product rather than a game expecting post-launch content additions. The game launched on February 27, 2025, and the only post-launch activity was a small patch the following day (February 28, 2025) to fix the achievement system. There have been no developer announcements of upcoming DLC, expansions, roadmaps, or future updates. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store. The developer has not communicated any plans for additional content. All available evidence points to this being a complete, standalone horror experience that shipped as a finished product.

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Store page describes the game as 'a short but intense horror experience' and 'a compact yet terrifying horror experience,' framing it as a self-contained finished product with no mention of future content or ongoing updates.

description source development ending

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One day after launch, the developer patched the achievement system to make it fully functional. This is the only post-launch communication on record.

news post · Feb 28, 2025 source development ongoing

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Details

Developer

Perspektik

Publisher

Perspektik

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Short Psychological Horror Thriller Atmospheric Indie Horror Realistic First-Person Dark Story Rich Jump Scare Walking Simulator

About this game

ENTER THE NIGHTMARE

Step into the abandoned Vandermere Mansion, where the echoes of a brutal past still linger. Uncover the horrifying secrets hidden within its decaying walls, but beware—something is watching you.

UNCOVER A DARK PAST

Scattered throughout the mansion are newspaper clippings and forgotten notes, each revealing the terrifying truth of what happened decades ago. Will you piece together the full story before it’s too late?

A SHORT BUT INTENSE HORROR EXPERIENCE

[REC] Desolation delivers a compact yet terrifying horror experience. With its haunting atmosphere, high-quality visuals, and immersive sound design, prepare for a journey into fear you won’t soon forget.

SOLVE THE PUZZLES, SURVIVE THE NIGHT

The mansion holds more than just ghosts—it holds mysteries. Solve intricate puzzles to unlock new areas and uncover the chilling fate of the Vandermere family.

IS SOMEONE WATCHING YOU?

Strange noises. Flickering lights. Shadows that seem to move on their own. You are not alone in this house. Keep your camera close—what you see through its lens may be your only warning.