Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker

Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker is a gripping psychological horror game that invites players into the haunting world of Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old high schooler tasked with house-sitting in a small town. What begins as a straightforward favor quickly spirals into a chilling narrative filled with eerie events and unsettling mysteries. As Steve navigates the dark secrets of the house and the town, players will find themselves making pivotal choices that will impact the story's outcome. With atmospheric graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics, this game promises a unique and immersive experience for fans of the horror genre.

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October 20, 2025
78 % Positive (52 reviews)
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Features

Atmospheric Environment

The game features an atmospheric environment with realistic graphics that enhances the horror experience.

Psychological Horror Elements

Players will encounter psychological horror elements that include unexpected twists and turns in the narrative.

Interactive Dialogues

The game includes interactive dialogues with NPCs that deepen the story and player engagement.

Unique Sound Effects

Unique sound effects create tension and add to the immersive experience.

VHS Film Aesthetic

The game is styled with a VHS film aesthetic, adding a retro feel to the horror experience.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the game about?

The game follows 19-year-old Steve Jackson as he house-sits for a friend and uncovers eerie events in a small town.

What are the gameplay mechanics?

The gameplay primarily features first-person exploration and interaction mechanics in a walking simulator format.

When is the game released?

The game is set to be released on October 20, 2025.

Is there a multiplayer mode?

No, Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker is a single-player experience.

What platforms is the game available on?

The game is currently available on Windows.

Genres

Adventure Casual Indie

Tags

Walking Simulator Psychological Horror Horror Conversation Story Rich Linear Narration Casual Stylized Thriller Atmospheric Crime Psychological Investigation Adventure 1990's Dark Retro Singleplayer Indie

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

3 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350

Recommended

Os

Windows 10 64-bit

Memory

16 GB RAM

Storage

3 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core i5-4670 | AMD Ryzen5 1600

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Russian
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Brazil
Danish
Polish
Portuguese - Portugal
Turkish
Finnish
Swedish
Japanese
Simplified Chinese

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