Game Overview
Guilt, grief, and religious dread drive this first-person horror descent through a version of the afterlife shaped by one man’s worst failure. Jonathan survives a devastating car crash while his brother Christian dies trapped in the burning wreckage, leaving him haunted by visions and unable to live with what happened. After taking his own life, he awakens in a personal hell where judgment is not abstract: every corridor, image, and revelation seems tied to the trauma he carries. The tone is bleak and oppressive, drawing on Orthodox immigrant identity, pagan spiritual beliefs, and old-school psychological horror rather than relying only on cheap shocks.
Most of the experience centers on moving through eerie, decaying environments, examining details, uncovering fragments of Jonathan’s past, and solving environmental puzzles that open the way forward. The first-person viewpoint keeps the player close to the protagonist’s fear, while limited certainty about what is real makes even quiet exploration feel unsafe. Progress comes from piecing together the meaning behind strange symbols, unsettling visions, and the hidden rules of the realm Jonathan has entered. Puzzles are designed to interrupt the forward momentum in a deliberate way, asking players to observe their surroundings instead of simply sprinting from one scare to the next.
Its strongest appeal lies in the attempt to make horror serve a story about self-condemnation and spiritual reckoning. The setting takes inspiration from an existing pagan sect and accounts collected in The Book of Demons, giving its vision of damnation a more specific cultural angle than the usual haunted-house formula. Expect a deliberately nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic horror adventures, supported by ominous sound work and gloomy visuals, but presented through a more contemporary first-person format. Players who enjoy the puzzle-led unease of Layers of Fear or Amnesia, and who want symbolism and tragedy alongside their scares, are the best fit; action-horror fans may find its slower, more contemplative pacing less satisfying.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The Devil's Face.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 4 cores
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 11 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The Devil’s Face (v1.6.0)?
After extracting The Devil’s Face (v1.6.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 3.99 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.