Lost in Vivo is a low-poly first-person horror game about descending into a sewer to find a dog, which sounds absurd and plays as something far more oppressive. The confined spaces and minimal visuals create anxiety in a way that higher-fidelity games frequently fail to match. It runs on almost anything. What kept it out of the main list is roughness around the edges: the onboarding is sparse and the tone is relentlessly bleak without much mechanical variety to balance it. Niche, intense, and genuinely effective for players who want their horror without any softening. Worth tracking down if the mainstream picks feel too polished.

Overview
About Lost in Vivo
A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.
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At a glance
- Released
- November 5, 2018
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Shooter, Indie
- Play modes
- Single Player
- Time to beat
- 3 hours
Media
Screenshots
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Playtime
How long to beat
Player-reported completion times for Lost in Vivo.
- Typical
- 3hoursStory plus some extras
Playing together
Multiplayer & game modes
Lost in Vivo offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player
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Coverage
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