A Level Below

🎮 About the Game

A Level Below is a short anomaly-spotting exploration game where you descend through a series of 7 identical floors. Each level may contain a subtle change—or none at all. Your goal is to observe carefully and decide correctly before moving deeper.

🧠 Gameplay

• Each floor looks the same at first glance.
• Sometimes, something changes (an anomaly).
• Sometimes, nothing changes.
• Explore the floor and observe details.
• At the staircase, decide whether an anomaly exists.
• Choose correctly to progress.
• A wrong decision ends your run.

🌀 Anomalies

Anomalies are subtle changes applied to specific objects on each floor. Pay close attention to:

• Paintings (all 4)
• Broom
• Armchair
• Chair near the round table
• Lights (all 3)
• Microwave
• Pinboard
• Upset Lady (NEW)

These objects may change in position, rotation, visibility, or other small details.
More anomalies may be added in future updates.

✨ Features

• Subtle environmental anomalies
• Randomized changes for replayability
• Simple but tense decision-making
• Minimalist exploration-focused design
• “One life” system for high stakes

🎮 Controls

• W A S D – Move
• Mouse – Look around
• E – Anomaly present
• Q – No anomaly
• Esc – Pause

🎯 Objective

Reach the final floor by correctly identifying every change. Stay observant—small details matter.

🆕 Updates

🔖 Version V-1.1.0

• Added 2 new anomalies: Microwave and Pinboard
• Added random jumpscare sounds for stronger tension
• Added main menu background music
• Added scene transition effects for smoother experience

🔖 Version V1.2.0

• Added a new anomaly: “Upset Lady”
• Improved anomaly randomization for a more consistent experience
• Added a Settings menu
• Added a VHS mode toggle
• Replaced staircase wooden bars with a solid wall to prevent skipping floors
• Restricted movement to prevent returning to previous floors
• Removed random jumpscare sounds.

(Web version might lag, downloading the game is recommended.)

[Game was made during the Mini Jam 209: Deep—game jam.]