The Door in the Basement
Released Apr 2021
The Door in the Basement is an atmospheric pixelated horror game set in a mysterious subterranean world.
87% positive · 189 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $10.99
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Evaluation
The Door in the Basement launched on April 21, 2021 as a complete, self-contained first-person horror game. The developer's only two news posts are a release date announcement from April 16, 2021 and the launch post from April 21, 2021. There has been no developer communication of any kind since launch — no patches, no DLC, no roadmaps, and no announcements of future content. The store description presents the game as a finished narrative experience with no mention of ongoing updates, seasonal content, or planned expansions. No DLC has ever been listed. This game launched as a finished product and has received no post-launch content development.
Evidence
The Door in the Basement launched on April 21, 2021. This is the last developer communication on record.
Developer announced the full game would be available on April 21, 2021, framing it as a complete release.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Aegon Games
Achievements
9
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
After going through a mysterious door that appears in the basement of your family home, you are transported to a strange subterranean world. With the doorway closed, you must navigate the dark tunnels to find a way out and discover the mysteries that brought you to this place.
The Door in the Basement is a first-person atmospheric pixelated horror game. Explore, complete puzzles, and avoid the horrific creatures roaming the tunnels as you learn more about the world and its strange inhabitants.
The Door in the Basement is a first-person atmospheric pixelated horror game. Explore, complete puzzles, and avoid the horrific creatures roaming the tunnels as you learn more about the world and its strange inhabitants.
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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