What kind of game is this?
Choose one resident to scavenge by day and assign cooking or rest to those at home. Search furniture for supplies and build facilities for your shelter.
Care for residents’ health, hunger, energy and morale while defending the shelter at night. Find records in new areas and restore facilities to advance their stories.
Your first steps
- Enter the house, read the controls and select residents and furniture to prepare daily life.
- Choose a resident and an area to explore, then search furniture for needed supplies.
- Watch the search timer and return through the exit on the starting floor at the left to prepare for night defense.
Main controls
| Key or on-screen button | Action |
|---|---|
| A D / ← → | Move |
| W S / ↑ ↓ | Change floors using nearby stairs |
| E | Inspect · Talk |
| Shift | Walk carefully |
| Space / R / Q | Attack / Reload / Dodge |
| Esc | Records · Settings menu |
These are the default controls. If you changed settings or the game was updated, check its built-in help.
Helpful playing tips
- Assign jobs before leaving. Work at home continues while you scavenge.
- Consider the effect on relationships before taking supplies that belong to someone.
- Opening a menu during exploration pauses time. Check your bag and condition and leave time to return.
Saving and playing together
Where is progress saved?
Progress saves automatically in this browser. Download or import a save file from the records menu to transfer progress to another browser.
Can I play with friends?
A single-player game where you manage several residents. It does not offer online multiplayer.
For common questions about browser saves, room codes and controls, see Help.
Guide updated · Tammi Arcade
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