Daylight: Procedural Horror in an Abandoned Hospital

7/9/2026, 10:06:37 PM

Release date: 4/29/2014

Tags: #horror #adventure #first-person #indie #female-protagonist #action #survival #walking-simulator

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Japan Price: ¥ 520
Global Price: $4.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Daylight is a single-player, first-person psychological horror game where players explore a procedurally generated abandoned hospital. Built with Unreal Engine 4, it offers a unique, unpredictable escape from darkness an

Who this is for

For those seeking unpredictable scares and an atmospheric experience, Daylight offers a fresh challenge with every playthrough.

Details

Overview

Daylight plunges players into the chilling depths of an abandoned hospital, where your only companion is the dim light of your mobile phone. Developed by Zombie Studios and built on the Unreal Engine 4, this psychological thriller offers a unique horror experience by utilizing procedural generation. This means the maze-like environment shifts with every playthrough, ensuring that no two escapes are ever the same and keeping the tension perpetually high. Players must navigate the darkness, relying on their wits to evade an unseen, eerie presence that stalks their every move.

Highlights

Procedurally Generated Environments: The hospital layout changes with each new game, offering immense replayability and unpredictable scares.
Unreal Engine 4 Powered: Experience heightened visual fidelity that brings the bone-chilling details of the decaying hospital to life.
Single-Player Psychological Thriller: A focused, immersive horror experience designed for solo players.

Who It's For

Daylight is for players who enjoy psychological horror, atmospheric tension, and the thrill of the unknown. If you appreciate games that rely on suspense and environmental storytelling, and you're looking for a horror experience that offers a fresh challenge with every session due to its procedural nature, this title is worth exploring. Fans of first-person horror and survival games will find familiar elements here, amplified by the unpredictable nature of the game's design.

Game Info

Developer: Zombie Studios
Publisher: Zombie Studios
Release Date: April 29, 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Horror
Platform: PC (Single-player)
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Features: Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian (full audio support for English and Russian)