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The Stairwell

$4.99 $4.24
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Developer:
Hidden Palace
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

It's your first day as a security officer in a mysterious building designed by an unknown architect. Within its vast stairwell, you are tasked with inspecting the floors for reported strange phenomena. Make your way through the building and carefully choose which way to go based on your findings.

How to Play

If everything is normal, proceed upstairs.

If you notice an anomaly, go downstairs, quickly.

Do not miss too many anomalies.

The Stairwell is a psychological horror game inspired by anomaly loop games such as The Exit 8, with a new vertical dimension of massive scale. There are over 50 anomalies to uncover between all difficulties. You can see how many are left to find after you win a game. Anomalies that you haven't seen will usually appear first.

Leaderboards

Compete against the world for the fastest game completion time and see how you rank against your friends. Find your name highlighted on the leaderboard in the color according to your ranking.

Choose Your Difficulty

Customize the difficulty of your playthrough. In nightmare mode, beware: the lights are out. Can you find anomalies in total darkness with your candle?

Weekly Challenge

With a new challenge appearing every Friday, play a variation of the game with different environments and anomalies. Your score will go on the weekly leaderboard.

Options

  • Game: Toggle jump scares on or off

  • Camera: Motion blur toggle, camera shake/movement and reticle toggle, FOV slider

  • Controls: Customize input bindings, mouse sensitivity slider, invert vertical or horizontal mouse look

  • Graphics: Customize the graphics settings to play on a variety of hardware

Music

Features music from Avith Ortega and Cerulean.

Streaming and Video Content

You are free to live stream the game and upload video content. It is appreciated if you mention the game's title in any descriptions and link the Steam page. Thank you!

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive
8 user reviews
75%
Positive
36 min at review
Recommended

Completed the game on normal with 50% achievements and saved dog :D An interesting realistic anomaly game where you are placed in a museum like stairwell and experience anomalies like clowns, random head flying up and down and being underwater. the clown was super silly and loved the game, very fun

4 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

If you enjoy anomaly games, this is worth a garner. It has: (1) silly anomalies (2) spooky anomalies (3) challenging anomalies (4) a cute shiba (5) a scary clown (6) 4 different difficulties I enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing what the Hidden Palace produces in the future.

2 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

This anomaly game is based on the classic Exit 8 principle. The anomalies are rather subtle, which quickly makes you paranoid. However, there are also some larger and more creative ones. There are also 3 difficulty levels and the usability is very good overall. The leaderboards are a nice addition and provide more motivation to do well! [spoiler]If you enjoyed this game, why not come to my Office After Hours :P[/spoiler]

1 helpful

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD RX 5700-XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: For lower-end hardware, you can play the game in a reduced resolution and turn down the graphics settings.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

FAQ

How much does The Stairwell cost?

The Stairwell costs $4.24. Currently 15% off!

What are the system requirements for The Stairwell?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD RX 5700-XT DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space Additional Notes: For lower-end hardware, you can play the game in a reduced resolution and turn down the graphics settings. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Storage: 5 GB available space

What platforms is The Stairwell available on?

The Stairwell is available on Windows PC.

Is The Stairwell worth buying?

The Stairwell has 75% positive reviews from 8 players.

When was The Stairwell released?

The Stairwell was released on Aug 22, 2025.

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