Pretend It’s Not There is a first-person psychological horror game about a young student who returns home after school. During the journey, the child notices a strange creature following them. Hoping that ignoring it will make it disappear, the protagonist continues home. However, the monster follows them inside the house. With no one else around, the player must complete an ordinary evening routine while pretending that the creature does not exist.
An Unwanted Visitor in the House
The story takes place mainly inside the protagonist’s home, where familiar rooms become the setting for encounters with an unexplained presence. The monster can appear nearby while the player performs household activities. Unlike horror games that focus on escaping or fighting enemies, Pretend It’s Not There requires players to avoid acknowledging the creature. Looking directly at it for too long can put the character in danger, making ordinary tasks more difficult.
Completing the Evening Routine
Gameplay involves moving between rooms, examining objects, and carrying out tasks left by the protagonist’s mother. These activities include eating dinner, putting toys away, and completing homework. Some objects must be picked up and moved to appropriate locations, while other activities require interacting with specific parts of the environment. The player must continue working even when the monster appears nearby.
The main actions include:
· Explore the house from a first-person perspective.
· Read instructions to understand the evening routine.
· Find objects needed for household tasks.
· Put toys and other belongings away.
· Complete homework and prepare for the evening.
· Avoid staring directly at the creature.
· Pick up, carry, throw, or drop objects.
· Finish the routine without attracting the monster’s attention.
Ignoring What You Can See
The game follows a continuous sequence rather than a traditional system of separate levels. Progress depends on completing household objectives while managing encounters with the creature. Its position and behavior can make familiar rooms difficult to navigate. Players must pay attention to their surroundings without focusing too much on the monster. This creates a conflict between watching for danger and following the rule that keeps the character safe.
To play Pretend It’s Not There, use WASD to move through the house and the mouse to control the camera. Press E to interact with objects, use the left mouse button to take or throw items, and the right mouse button to drop them. Follow the available instructions and complete each activity in the required order. The objective is to finish the evening routine while maintaining the appearance that nothing unusual is happening.