If you’re a horror PC gamer on a budget, Zermatt: Zero might just be the thing, particularly if you’re also a fan of the Japan-only PC-98 computer.
Created by kiririn51, Juneji and FireSlash for a game jam, Zermatt: Zero echoes what you’d experience in something like Alien: Isolation: Trapped on a spaceship with a monster lurking in the shadows, ready to devour you if you happen to be on the wrong screen at the wrong time. The object of the game has you exploring the ship, rummaging around for supplies, all the while paying attention to a scanner to frequently check on the position of the monster.
As mentioned, the game’s graphics are reminiscent of old PC-98 games, which in spite of those limitations, still manage to get you sweating from the tension. The game is free to play (nice) in your browser, so click on the above link to get started.
Props to Warp Door for finding this one.