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Explore a haunted house in first person, retracing shifting corridors and examining objects to piece together its fractured past.
Released 23 Apr 2020
Explore a Shifting House
Revisit Looping Corridors
Photograph Hidden Ghosts
The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.
Developed by EMIKA_GAMES · Published by EMIKA_GAMES









You explore a house marked by terrible past events, trying to uncover the source of the madness and understand your place in it. The first-person psychological horror story is told indirectly, leaving much to interpretation.
The house changes as you interact with it. You revisit corridors, examine objects, and watch for new doors, scenes, and unsettling memories as familiar spaces become unreliable.
Progress comes through exploration and environmental clues rather than a clearly explained sequence of tasks. The story unfolds in fragments, and a camera can reveal details not readily visible in the surroundings.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its eerie atmosphere, sound design, and slow-building tension, with some appreciating how changing rooms and camera moments make familiar spaces unsettling. Others find the repeated corridor walks and unclear objectives frustrating, and opinions differ on whether the story and scares are effective.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 15 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Website | Official website |