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Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…

Decay: The Mare is a adventure, horror and indie game developed by Shining Gate Software and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
Released on February 13th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 1,935 reviews of which 1,476 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 0.74€ on Steam with a 85% discount, but you can find it for less on K4G.

The Steam community has classified Decay: The Mare into these genres:

Adventure Horror Indie Point & Click Psychological Horror Puzzle Singleplayer Multiplayer Atmospheric Psychological First-Person Story Rich Escape Room Dark Exploration

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X Version 10.8 or higher
Processor: MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac or Mac Pro release year 2009 or later
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, Radeon HD 3450
Storage: 2100 GB available space
Sound Card: 16Bit

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3450
Storage: 2100 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

User reviews & Ratings

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Nov. 2025

Decay really isn’t as bad as it first appears. At a glance, it looks like yet another low-budget point and click title the kind that’s been flooding the market in recent years but Decay sets itself apart just enough to be worth a look. It’s still nothing groundbreaking, but it does a few things better than most. Decay is a point and click puzzle horror game, and thankfully the puzzles hit the right difficulty level (some might be a little too easy). That alone makes it a step above many games in the genre, which often rely on overly specific, walkthrough required solutions Scratches comes to mind. The atmosphere is well built, and the game does a good job pulling you in at first, though the lack of depth in the story and characters makes it hard to truly step into the main character Sam’s shoes. The game tells its story an admittedly creative one at an appropriate pace for its length. A few dramatic cutscenes help flesh things out, and some are surprisingly intense. It’s refreshing, since many point and click horror games suffer from rough animation and dated visuals. Decay looks and feels a bit above average. However, even strong execution can’t elevate Decay past being just that: an above average point and click horror game. The story feels incomplete, and the storytelling methods don’t help. Most of the narrative is delivered through newspaper snippets the only moments where voice acting appears and the delivery is painfully slow. Worse, there’s no voice acting in the cutscenes, which is exactly where it was needed. I can read text on my own; when two characters argue, I want to hear them, not read subtitles. The game also suffers from some odd design decisions. Navigation can be awkward, since some rooms always load with the same orientation no matter where you entered from. Because movement is slideshow style, entering a room from the right might still drop you on the left, facing the door you just came through. But not all rooms behave this way, which makes the layout feel inconsistent and surprisingly confusing. Fortunately, the maps are small, so you quickly memorize them and the issue fades. Despite the cramped spaces, the areas have a good density of interactable objects and puzzles, so the limited size isn’t a major downside. It ultimately didn’t leave a lasting impact. For a dramatic horror game about murder, self discovery, and deeper life questions, Decay should’ve made me feel a lot more than it did.

Oct. 2025

From the very first moments, this eerie journey pulled me in completely. The atmosphere is thick with tension — every creak, every flicker of light feels like a whisper from something just out of sight 👁️. What impressed me most is how effectively it builds dread without relying on cheap jumpscares. Instead, it traps you in a psychological spiral, where mystery and fear slowly blend into fascination. The story unfolds through haunting visuals and clever puzzles that make you feel part of the protagonist’s fragmented mind 🧩. It’s the kind of experience that leaves you both unsettled and strangely satisfied — like finishing a dark novel you couldn’t put down 📖. What truly stands out is how immersive and personal the horror feels. The minimalist design works perfectly — it doesn’t overwhelm but rather amplifies the unease 😨. Every step forward feels like descending deeper into someone’s fractured reality, and by the end, you’re not sure if you escaped or became part of it. For those who love slow-burning psychological horror with depth, this one absolutely deserves your time ❤️‍🔥.

June 2025

Decay: The Mare is a pure horror game. Even if it does not quite succeed as an adventure game, its great atmosphere and music is more than enough reason to give it a chance.

March 2025

Decay - The Mare mixes elements from hidden objects and point and click games in an adventure with a nice soft horror atmosphere. The story is definitely not a trivial one, catches the player till the very end and has multiple endings. The game is divided in three chapters which makes possible to enjoy it in short one hour gaming sessions. The technical implementation is fine. A big plus for supporting multiple platforms. If you are not looking for jump scares every 5 minutes and want to enjoy a chilling game with a great story but with no much action, you should try Decay - The Mare. The game is worth its price.

Jan. 2025

It is a point-and-click adventure game with a psychological horror atmosphere. The combination of polished graphics, atmospheric sound, and challenging puzzles creates a compelling experience. It feels like playing Resident Evil or Silent Hill reimagined as a point-and-click adventure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Decay: The Mare is currently priced at 0.74€ on Steam.

Decay: The Mare is currently available at a 85% discount. You can purchase it for 0.74€ on Steam.

Decay: The Mare received 1,476 positive votes out of a total of 1,935 achieving a rating of 7.36.

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Decay: The Mare was developed by Shining Gate Software and published by Daedalic Entertainment.

Decay: The Mare is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Decay: The Mare is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Decay: The Mare is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Decay: The Mare is a single-player game.

Decay: The Mare does not currently offer any DLC.

Decay: The Mare does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Decay: The Mare does not support Steam Remote Play.

Decay: The Mare is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Decay: The Mare.

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