The Gap
Released Apr 2023
The Gap is a short first-person horror experience taking place in a ghostly abandoned house on a lonely street corner.
71% positive · 144 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
The Gap launched on April 14, 2023 as a self-described "short first-person horror experience" — a complete, linear walking simulator with no post-launch content structure. The store description frames it as a finished narrative product with a defined scope: a linear story mode and a free roam mode.
The developer's post-launch update on April 30, 2023 delivered minor quality-of-life improvements (language support, FPS cap increase, minor polish) with no new content. In that same post, the developer teased that they were already prototyping their next game, describing The Gap as something to be followed up on rather than a game receiving further content. That post is the last developer communication on record.
The game shipped as a complete product and has received no content updates since launch. The April 30, 2023 post's hint about a future project refers to a new game entirely, not additional content for The Gap.
Evidence
Post-launch update added language support and minor polish. Developer noted they are already prototyping their next game, suggesting focus has moved on from The Gap. This is the last developer communication on record.
Developer announced The Gap's release, describing it as a short, complete experience made with love. Directed players to follow on Twitter for 'future games' — framing the release as a finished product.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
MV JPL
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Years ago, my daughter went missing. After a time, everyone gave up hope of finding her... They moved on.
But not me. I know my daughter is alive. She is out there somewhere, waiting for me. Needing my help.
Last night I got this letter...
The Gap is a short first-person horror experience taking place in a ghostly abandoned house on a lonely street corner. You don't know what forces compelled you to come here, but it is clear someone is living inside.
Features
It will sometimes be necessary that you delve into near complete darkness to proceed. I have given you a small body light to aid you in this.
It is not recommended for lower end systems.
But not me. I know my daughter is alive. She is out there somewhere, waiting for me. Needing my help.
Last night I got this letter...
The Gap is a short first-person horror experience taking place in a ghostly abandoned house on a lonely street corner. You don't know what forces compelled you to come here, but it is clear someone is living inside.
Features
- An atmospheric, horrifying environment hand crafted to take advantage of your fear of the dark.
- An engaging linear narrative.
- A Free Roam gamemode letting you explore the game world without the confines of the linear story.
- Minimal gameplay mechanics typical of walking simulator genre.
It will sometimes be necessary that you delve into near complete darkness to proceed. I have given you a small body light to aid you in this.
It is not recommended for lower end systems.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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