DON'T FACE UP

First-person horror built around exploring without making eye contact

tesakiza · Released Feb 2, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 167
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 7, 2025
Minimum PC: 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DON'T FACE UP?

A free, single-player first-person horror game set in an unfamiliar building, where you wake with no memory of who you are. You investigate what happened to you and the building while avoiding eye contact with figures that appear and disappear nearby.

For you if...

+you like slow exploration and story-focused psychological horror

Not for you if...

−you want frequent jump scares and straightforward puzzle solutions

What players say

71% of 167 reviews are positive

Players praise the premise, mystery, and some of the puzzle designs. Common complaints focus on unclear hints and solutions, along with awkwardly translated dialogue.

Screenshots and trailer

DON'T FACE UP system requirements

Minimum: 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run DON'T FACE UP?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

Storage: 300 MB available space

Does DON'T FACE UP have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does DON'T FACE UP run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 4
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese.

Does DON'T FACE UP use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam