If mannequins make your skin crawl, Steelkrill Studio’s upcoming horror game, The 18th Attic, is ready to haunt your dreams. The studio’s solo developer—famous for cult favorites like The Backrooms 1998 and The Voidness—has just dropped a chilling teaser, giving us a first look at a game where the enemies only move when you’re not looking. Yes, you read that right: blink, and they’re closer.
The 18th Attic takes the ghost-hunting genre and cranks the paranoia to max. The new teaser wastes no time: we’re tossed into a dust-choked attic where mannequins stand perfectly still—until your gaze shifts. It’s a mechanic reminiscent of Doctor Who’s infamous Weeping Angels, but here it’s not just a gimmick; it’s the backbone of the game’s nerve-wracking tension.
Forget guns and hiding spots—your camera is both your sword and your shield. You’ll need to use it to catch the mannequins in the act, collect evidence, and sometimes fend off whatever’s creeping up behind you. It’s a unique twist: survival here means staring down the things that terrify you most, and hoping your nerves hold out longer than your flashlight battery.
But don’t worry—if the creeping dread gets too much, Steelkrill has your back (sort of). The game features a stress mechanic that lets you calm down by petting your in-game cat. It’s a small but welcome comfort after a brush with the attic’s horrors, and an oddly wholesome touch in an otherwise relentless atmosphere of fear.
Steelkrill Studio has built a reputation on solo-developed horror that never pulls its punches, and The 18th Attic looks ready to push things even further. Claustrophobic environments, immersive sound design, and a constant sense of being watched set the tone for a uniquely personal scare. Fans of Five Nights at Freddy’s or SCP: Containment Breach will feel right at home—but the photo-driven gameplay and relentless tension make it something special.
With its release just around the corner, horror lovers can wishlist The 18th Attic on Steam to be the first to enter when the attic door creaks open. If you crave psychological thrills, relentless tension, and a dash of feline comfort, this could be one of the most memorable indie chills of 2025.
Watch the latest teaser trailer below for a glimpse of what’s lurking in the shadows. Will your camera—and your courage—be enough, or will the attic claim another victim?
TL;DR: The 18th Attic is Steelkrill Studio’s next indie horror project, starring mannequins that attack when unobserved, a photo-based survival mechanic, and stress relief via in-game cat petting. Coming soon to PC—wishlist now on Steam if you dare.