Summary
Developer Cybernetic Walrus and publishers Oro Interactive and Drillhounds have released a playable demo of the horror warehouse simulatorOrder 13, as part of the Spring 2025 Steam Next Fest. The seemingly unassuming title is available exclusively onPCand takes players into a mysterious warehouse where they must choose between fulfilling their duties as a packer or investigating the terrifying disturbances in the dark.
Combining elements fromgames likePoppy PlaytimeandThe Stanley Parable,Order 13is set in an empty warehouse where players are faced with a growing sense of unease, before being introduced to truly terrifying entities. Offering a balance between psychological horror and immersive simulation gameplay, players who enjoy out-of-the-box scares may want to take a closer look at what lies in store withOrder 13.
Currently available as a free demo onSteam,Order 13sees players taking on the role of a night shift employee at a remote warehouse facility where they are tasked with receiving, filling, and shipping orders. Players are joined by their loyal cat companion as they toil away at their simple yet satisfying job, but they will quickly realize that all is not as it seems. Something dangerous is lurking in the shadows of the imposing warehouse, and players will need to keep glancing over their shoulder to ensure they are swiftly completing their duties while keeping themselves and their cat safe from the unknown. As new orders are received, the difficulty increases, and players will have to utilize their earnings to upgrade their equipment and keep the business booming while avoiding the ever-present threat in thispsychological horror video game.
Order 13’s Horror Twist on Simulation Games
Order 13puts a terrifying twist on the standard simulation game while also increasing the uneasiness by changing things up every time the player dies. Upon each death, players are spawned into a new warehouse with dynamic events and unpredictable challenges. Players will want to progress as deeply as they can into each warehouse, piecing together the dark truths buried within. Enhanced tools will help to aid in the survival of the player and their precious cat friend, but they will need to stay focused on hitting their shipping quotas while avoiding the horrors hidden within the expansive warehouse. Fans who enjoygames likeLethal Companymay want to take a closer look at the demo ofOrder 13, available now exclusively for PC.
A number ofindie horror video gameshave caught the attention of fans in recent years, with many offering a refreshing take on the genre with unique elements, such as simulation gameplay. Interested players can try their hand at battling the psychological horrors while fulfilling their warehouse duties whenOrder 13launches for PC in March.
Steam
Steam is a digital video game storefront and program developed by Valve that allows gamers to purchase, play, and mod their titles all through one convenient program.
