Home Alone

In Home Alone, a first-person narrative-driven game by Mediasaur, players are cast as a child who finds themselves in charge of an empty house when their parents step out for an evening. The game begins innocuously with tasks that mimic typical household chores—tidying up, shutting down electronics, and making sure everything is locked. But as the night progresses, the atmosphere shifts subtly from mundane to mysterious. Players must navigate through the dark, quiet rooms, relying on only their wits and the dim glow of household lights.

A Night of Unexpected Events

As the silence deepens, strange occurrences begin to unfold throughout the house. Each shadow and noise seems to hint at something amiss, transforming the familiar setting into a stage for eerie happenings. Players must use the game’s simple controls to interact with their environment, searching for clues and solving puzzles that will help them understand the strange events unfolding around them. The mechanics are straightforward—WASD to move, LMB to interact or advance dialogue, RMB to zoom for a closer look, and P to pause the game—allowing for an immersive experience focused on exploration and story.

The challenge lies not in overcoming difficult gameplay mechanics but in managing the building tension and overcoming fear. With each task completed and each minute passed, players must decide whether to let their guard down or prepare for the worst, never quite knowing what the next moment might hold. This delicate balance of calm and caution keeps the player engaged, pushing them to explore deeper into the night, facing whatever lies in the shadows of their once secure and cozy home.