The Gap: A Father's Search in a Haunted House

5/8/2026, 8:24:43 AM

Release date: 4/15/2023

Tags: #horror #exploration #walking-simulator #atmospheric #psychological-horror #singleplayer #cinematic #linear #first-person #3d #1990's #realistic

User Reviews

Score: 75%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 124 reviews
Fetched At: 5/8/2026, 8:24:44 AM

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: ¥350
Global Price: $2.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/10/2026, 4:00:52 AM

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Key highlight

The Gap is a first-person horror experience set in an abandoned house, following a father's desperate search for his missing daughter. It features an atmospheric environment, a linear narrative, and a free roam mode.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel i9 3.60GHz

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVidia RTX 3000 series or equivalent. 8GB VRAM

Comfortable play target

127 pts(~130% above spec of 98 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce Go 7600127 pts GeForce 310M128 pts GeForce 9300 / nForce 730i128 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Years ago, a father's daughter vanished, and hope faded for everyone but him. A mysterious letter draws him to a desolate, abandoned house, where he believes his daughter is still alive and waiting. This short, first-person horror experience plunges players into a chilling atmosphere, driven by the fear of the dark and the unsettling presence of someone within the house.

Highlights

Experience a handcrafted, atmospheric, and horrifying environment designed to evoke fear of the dark.
Engage with a compelling, linear narrative that unfolds the mystery of the abandoned house.
Explore the game's unsettling setting with a Free Roam game mode.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy atmospheric horror, walking simulators, and narrative-driven experiences with a focus on psychological dread. Those seeking a short, intense horror encounter will find this appealing.

Game Info

Developer: MV JPL
Publisher: MV JPL
Release Date: April 15, 2023
Genre: Horror, Exploration, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Psychological Horror
Features: Linear narrative, Free Roam mode, atmospheric horror environment.
Multiplayer: Yes
User Reception: Mostly Positive