“The 18th Attic” is the latest psychological horror project from indie developer Steelkrill Studio, challenging players to survive a domestic nightmare with an unlikely ally: their pet cat.
Drawing inspiration from classic survival horror titles like “Fatal Frame” and “Resident Evil,” the game centers on a surreal, looping attic that resets as players delve deeper into its secrets. To progress, you’ll need to master a Polaroid-style camera to capture supernatural entities and track subtle environmental shifts. However, survival isn’t just about reflexes—it’s about managing your sanity.
The emotional heart of the game is its feline companion, modeled directly after the developer’s own pet. This isn’t just a cosmetic addition; interacting with your cat serves as a vital mechanic to stabilize your sanity during intense paranormal encounters. For a personal touch, players can fully customize the cat’s name and appearance to match their own real-life pets.
Check out the real-life inspiration behind the game’s cat companion:
After almost 1 year of solo development, my horror game launches next month 👻
— Steelkrill 🔪🦐 | Horror Game Dev (@steelkrill) January 7, 2026
You hunt ghosts with a Polaroid camera and Instead of sanity pills… you pet your cat to heal 🐈
Bonus cat actor behind the scenes inside 👇 pic.twitter.com/iuBjmooAKV
“The 18th Attic” is coming to PC via GOG, Steam, and the Epic Games Store on February 2, 2026.
