The lights keep it still. The darkness holds the answers.

About the Game

You have 150 seconds before the loop begins again.

Somewhere beyond the lobby, three Marks hold the clues to your escape. Between you and those answers is the Proxy—a mannequin that moves when the lights go out.

Turn on the power, and it stops.

Turn it off, and your battery begins to recover. Only in darkness can you decipher the Marks.

You cannot keep the lights on forever. And you cannot leave without spending time in the dark.

RE:MAINS is a first-person psychological survival horror game about learning your surroundings, managing brief moments of safety, and deciding how much of yourself you are willing to surrender.

At the reception desk, FAUST offers assistance.

Every contract promises a way to make your escape easier. Every contract asks for something in return: your hearing, your eyes, your hands, or your mind.

Read carefully before you sign.

There is a way out without accepting a single bargain.

Whether you can still resist the offer is another question.

How to Play

Each loop gives you 150 seconds to work toward escape.

• Explore three connected wings and learn the routes back to safety.
• Find Marks I, II, and III. Discover how to activate them and uncover their digits and symbols.
• Use the room lights to freeze the Proxy, then return to darkness to recharge and read.
• Watch your battery. Let it run empty, and the power stays locked until it fully recharges.
• Use the optional Lure Bell to draw the Proxy away for seven seconds.
• Bring what you have learned to the exit’s combination dials and final symbol lock.
• Visit FAUST if you want help—and review the price before signing.

Your discovered clues and signed bargains carry into the next loop.

A failed attempt can leave you better prepared. A signed contract stays with you.

Controls

WASD — Move
Mouse — Look around
E / Hold E — Interact / Operate mechanisms
Space — Toggle room lights
N — Open field notes
Left Mouse Button — Select interface options and operate exit controls
Mouse Wheel — Turn exit dials while pointing at them
Esc — Pause / Release the cursor in the browser

Desktop keyboard and mouse required. Headphones recommended.

Features

• First-person horror built around light, darkness, and limited power
• Three connected wings with branching routes and return paths
• A pursuing mannequin that freezes while the lights are on
• Physical Mark mechanisms, combination dials, and a final symbol lock
• Repeating loops with persistent clues and lasting bargains
• Four optional contracts that change how you perceive and interact with the world
• Five ending tiers shaped by what you surrender
• A complete escape route without making a deal
• Playable in a desktop browser or as a Windows download

What Will Remain?

The next attempt could be easier.

You could know more. You could need less time. You could let someone else handle the part you keep getting wrong.

FAUST is ready whenever you are.

If you finally reach the exit, how much of you will be leaving?

Game Jam

RE:MAINS was created for Thailand Horror Jam 2026.

WIP Notice: This is a playable jam build. Visuals, audio, difficulty, and presentation are still being refined. Minor bugs may occur.

Credits

Created by GameDevMew

Empower Your Dream and Make It Happen.