Panelak

Psychological horror adventure where survival means following an apartment block’s rules

Pajos games · Released Dec 13, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 248
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Feb 27, 2025
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 950; 16 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Panelak?

This first-person horror adventure follows a linear path through a socialist-era apartment block in a forest, where a man calls for help. You search for items, solve puzzles with multiple possible solutions, and hide from danger.

For you if...

+you like surreal settings and stories with multiple endings
+you prefer short adventures you can play alone

Not for you if...

−you want to fight enemies rather than evade them

What players say

91% of 248 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed socialist-era interiors, creepy atmosphere, and escape-room-style puzzles. Some find it unclear where to go or what to do next.

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Panelak system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 950, 16 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-9800X 3.80GHz / AMD FX-8350
Graphics: 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R9 200 series
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Panelak have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Panelak run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Czech. Text only: Polish.

Does Panelak 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