The Vaults Below Durn: A Field Study

Far beneath the town of Durn lies the Vaults, a mysterious place no explorer has ever returned from. After a renowned zoologist vanished into the darkness, you follow the trail and find the dungeon stretching endlessly before you. Three doors stand before each chamber, only one leading safely onward. The others descend into unknown, perilous depths.

This is a short atmospheric horror experience designed to be completed in a single sitting. Your choices matter, and progress hinges on careful observation rather than brute force.

How to play

In every chamber you face a deduction-based “choose the correct door” mechanic. Three doors present themselves; only one is safe. Subtle environmental signs guide you: faint sounds beyond the door, mysterious moisture clinging to ancient walls, and even the slightest movement of the air around you.

The Vaults reward patient observation and punish haste. Read the clues, listen for cues, and piece together what the explorer left behind to avoid getting lost in the twists of the underground.

Story and notes

Descend further and you uncover fragments of field notes left by the missing zoologist. At first they read as meticulous observations, but as you delve deeper, the tone shifts. Something went wrong in the vaults, and the notes tell a dark, unfolding narrative through discoveries scattered in dead-end chambers.

Features

• Atmospheric top-down dungeon exploration that emphasizes mood and immersion.
• Deduction-based door-choice mechanic: find the safe path among three options each chamber.
• Environmental clues that reward keen observation and careful thinking.
• Narrative mystery told through field notes and discoveries from the missing explorer.
• Optional secrets and lore hidden in dead-end chambers for curious seekers.

Endless mode and accessibility

For players who master the vaults, an endless mode offers ongoing challenge and new discoveries. Accessibility settings ensure the experience can be tuned to individual needs, making the vaults approachable while preserving the suspense and mystery.