The New Resident

The New Resident is a short first-person horror game where players enter a warehouse full of living mannequins to investigate mysterious disappearances related to the company Manicorp. The game blends elements of survival horror, a heavy atmosphere, and the fear of stalking, resulting in a brief yet tense and haunting experience.

The New Resident Game Story

A year after the first disappearance, many more people have disappeared without a trace. During the investigation, you – a freelance reporter – discover that all the victims are connected to employees of Manicorp, a mysterious industrial corporation. After months of searching, you receive an anonymous letter containing the address: “666 Dire Lane – Manicorp Storage.”

With nothing left to lose, you decide to go there at night. But when you set foot inside, you quickly realize that you are not alone. Dozens of mannequins stand silently in the darkness, watching your every move – and sometimes… they move.

Gameplay of The New Resident

• First-person perspective, combining exploration – interpretation – survival.
• The player's objective is to gather documents, uncover clues, and flee the warehouse before detection.
• The mannequins only move when you turn your back, requiring the player to constantly rotate the camera and remain vigilant in order to survive.
• Some sections require the use of flash or strobe lights to reveal enemies in the dark.

Environment & Atmosphere

• The space in The New Resident is designed like an abandoned industrial warehouse, with low lighting, long hallways, and distant sounds.
• The footsteps, the sound of plastic colliding, or the sound of the mannequin moving when you turn away… all create an invisible fear – the fear of being seen and hunted.
• Scattered notes reveal that Manicorp has been performing a human-to-exhibit conversion process, and you could be the next new resident.

Game Features

• A short (10–15 minutes) but extremely tense horror experience.
• Unique mannequin movement mechanics: they only come when you’re not looking.
• An investigative storyline mixed with supernatural elements and human experimentation.
• No weapons, no combat – just light and survival.
• Open-ended, leaving a chilling and mysterious feeling after exiting.

The New Resident is reminiscent of games like SCP: Containment Breach, Weeping Angels (Doctor Who), or Stay Close. Every turn of the head, every little sound, could be your last moment. After escaping this terrifying warehouse, you can continue your horror exploration journey in Stay Close.