THROB

WHAT WOULD YOUR PHOBIA LOOK LIKE IF IT CAME TO LIFE?

THROB is a first-person psychological horror platformer where you step into the shoes of a young woman trapped inside a massive brutalist structure born from her fear of blood.

A world drained of color. Endless concrete. And beneath her feet, the only color she fears.

THE BLOOD FOLLOWS HER

A tide of blood is constantly rising, swallowing everything in its path. Keep climbing, overcome challenging platforming sections, and find your way out before it's too late.

HER HEART MAKES THE RULES

Her heartbeat directly affects the environment. As her BPM increases, traps and platforms accelerate, and the blood rises faster.

TAKE CONTROL

Find temporary safe rooms, collect Blood Bulbs, and use mysterious machines to slow her heartbeat or push back the rising blood. Every decision matters.

JOIN THE FIRST PUBLIC PLAYTEST!

THROB's first public playtest is available for free on itch.io from October 26 to November 9, 2026.

Platform: Windows PC

Estimated playtime: Around 10 minutes

Controls: Keyboard & mouse or controller

Status: Early development

This is a short, early version of the game, so expect some bugs, unfinished features, and things that still need improvement.

All feedback is welcome, whether positive or negative! Your thoughts will help shape the upcoming demo.

Content Warning: Psychological horror, hemophobia, and large amounts of blood.

Developed by Monored Studio without generative AI.