SCP: Descent
Released Mar 2024
Inspired by SCP-087, step into the shoes of an unfortunate student long before the stairwell became legend. Follow the clues left by those who came before, your only choice is to descend.
56% positive · 112 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $6.99
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Evaluation
SCP: Descent is a short-form horror game (approximately 60–90 minutes of playtime) that launched on March 20, 2024 as a complete, self-contained experience. The store description describes a finished narrative with a clear beginning and end, and there is no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or post-launch content of any kind. After launch, the developer posted two small patches on March 31, 2024 to address mouse and controller input issues — purely technical fixes with no new content. The last developer communication was on March 31, 2024, and there have been no posts of any kind since then. No DLC has been listed on the store. The game shipped as a finished product and there is no evidence of any further content planned or in development.
Evidence
Game launched on March 20, 2024 with graphics settings, a redesigned puzzle, and a bug fix — no mention of future content or planned updates.
Store description presents a complete, self-contained experience with an estimated 60–90 minute playtime. No mention of DLC, expansions, or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Pixel Drip Games
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
How many people were lost to the eternal stairwell before it was shut away from the world? What happened to those cursed to walk the liminal spaces for eternity?
Descend the stairwell armed with nothing but a torch and some pieces of chalk while you attempt to keep the monsters at bay. You do not take the journey alone as you are guided by recordings of those who came before. Uncover the reasoning behind the stairwell and look for the exit, if there is one.
- Stealth Indicator: While moving through the stairwell, every action from running, to direct light, to proximity will increase your chances of getting caught. Manage when to make a break for it to avoid capture.
- Limited Saves: The only way to save the game is by marking the walls with pieces of chalk. Choose carefully when and where to save.
Descend the stairwell armed with nothing but a torch and some pieces of chalk while you attempt to keep the monsters at bay. You do not take the journey alone as you are guided by recordings of those who came before. Uncover the reasoning behind the stairwell and look for the exit, if there is one.
Play Time
Approximately 60-90 minutesFeatures
- Torchlight: Your light is your best way to navigate the dark depths, but use with caution as those who reside below are drawn to it.- Stealth Indicator: While moving through the stairwell, every action from running, to direct light, to proximity will increase your chances of getting caught. Manage when to make a break for it to avoid capture.
- Limited Saves: The only way to save the game is by marking the walls with pieces of chalk. Choose carefully when and where to save.
Solve Puzzles
Those who came before have barred the way, solve their puzzles and prove you are worthy to descend.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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