The 18th Attic – Cat Anomaly Horror Game (Teaser)

The 18th Attic – Cat Anomaly Horror Game (Teaser) is a first-person horror experience centered on repetition and environmental awareness. The player is placed inside an attic that functions as a closed and looping space rather than a conventional level. Movement is unrestricted, but progress is not achieved through reaching new areas. Instead, the player remains within the same environment and must learn how to read subtle changes that occur over time. The teaser establishes a framework where observation is the primary form of interaction.

Narrative and Memory

The narrative structure is fragmented and indirect. The game does not provide exposition through dialogue or written text. Instead, pieces of background information are revealed through discovered anomalies and recorded moments. These fragments suggest a personal history connected to the attic, but they are never arranged into a complete explanation. The repeated setting reinforces the idea that memory is tied to space, with each loop offering the possibility of uncovering new context through small deviations from the expected layout.

Core Gameplay Loop

Gameplay in The 18th Attic – Cat Anomaly Horror Game (Teaser) is built around a simple but focused loop. The player explores the attic, searching for elements that do not belong or behave differently from previous cycles. A camera is used to capture these irregularities, and correct documentation is required to advance. There are no enemies to defeat and no puzzles that rely on logic or timing. Progress depends entirely on attention and comparison rather than reaction.

Key gameplay actions include:

•         navigating a repeating attic layout in first-person
•         observing environmental inconsistencies
•         photographing detected anomalies
•         unlocking memory fragments through documentation
•         maintaining awareness to avoid negative outcomes

This structure encourages careful pacing and reinforces the importance of familiarity with the space.

Environmental Design

The attic is intentionally limited in size and complexity. Rooms, corridors, and objects remain mostly consistent between loops, creating a stable reference point. When changes occur, they stand out due to this consistency. Lighting, object placement, and spatial behavior are used to signal progression rather than guide movement. The environment itself becomes the main system the player interacts with, replacing traditional mechanics.

A cat accompanies the player throughout the experience and serves as both a mechanical and narrative element. The cat’s presence can indicate changes in the environment or provide stability during moments of increased pressure. While its function is not fully explained in the teaser, it acts as a constant reference point within the looping space. The relationship between the player, the cat, and the attic is suggested rather than defined.