
VHS Bodycam: The Torture Machine
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
THE FOLLOWING TRANSCRIPT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION:
The Oakwood Institute of Science reported the CAPTIVITY of 26 students and faculty who all entered a building on campus, but have NOT come out on the morning of April 9th, 2002.

Police were notified at 6:42pm on the same day and promptly surrounded the building which held the missing students. Whether this is an ACTIVE HOSTAGE SITUATION or a GAS LEAK is unknown.
A SWAT team is on standby along with a chemist equipped with a remote controlled rover to analyze air toxicity.
We are still awaiting an update from the police chief about the fate of the missing students and faculty.
[This transcript was written on April 9th, 2002 at approximately 8:30pm]
YOUR MISSION:
- Monitor a SWAT team that is raiding the Oakwood Institute Biology Building
- Control a rover to cover different rooms for toxic gas analysis
- Locate the missing students and faculty and return them safely
- Gameplay Length: 15-20 minutes
TRAILER:
CONTENT WARNING:
This game contains disturbing imagery and mature language.
Recommended for players 18+.
The setting and events of this game are fictional and do not make reference to any real life tragedies.
CONTROLS:
| Move Rover: | WASD or Arrow Keys |
| Zoom Into Computer | Hover Over Screen w/ Mouse |
SUPPORT THIS GAME:
- Rate this game if you can!
- WISHLIST a potential bigger release on Steam!:

- Follow me on Bluesky!💙
PRESS KIT:
Get promotional material and pictures here!
CONTACT ME:
Email: iesdevelopment2@gmail.com
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (41 total ratings) |
| Author | Amanuel Seifu |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Tags | bodycam, First-Person, Horror, Psychological Horror, Retro, torture, vhs, vhs-bodycam, vhs-bodycam-the-torture-machine |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
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Development log
- Windows XP Border + Dialogue AdjustmentsJul 30, 2025
- Animation FixJul 29, 2025





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I really liked this! Being a short game, it made sense that the gameplay (mapping out a room) was kind of boring, but I could totally see it being more fun / challenging in a longer game. Being so low-down to the ground really added to the unease especially wen you can't look up in the bathroom. The writing was also fun and built up to the ending really well, which was as horrifying as expected.
I wishlisted this immediately on Steam and hope to see a full game comes out of it!
Es una premisa increíble y su ejecución fue mejor. Los gráficos y la ambientación fueron un 10! La tensión generada, el seguimiento de mis compañeros, las exploraciones por las habitaciones en busca de gas tóxico fueron sus puntos más fuertes. Al final, fue algo mucho peor que lo anticipado.. Las PC's una masa, todo en su justa medida.. Muchas gracias por desarrollarlo y que continúen los éxitos!
Actually enjoyed this alot wouldn't mind more of this style of horror
/editIf anyone wants to watch
Oooh now this was interesting. I almost want to call this "Second-Person view" what with your lttle rover. Wonderful move to have it all displayed in an in-universe screen.
I would like if there was maybe one or two more slight spooks in the first few room you scan before things get really wild, but that's about it. That aside, this is great. I'll be looking forward to the other episodes.
10/10
Intense, immersive, interesting approach to controlling a game, meaning being a "force" outside the "action" and a killer ending. Loved every second of it! Keep up the good work! Cheers!
At first I was having a lot of fun because I was directing my own swat team, not to mention my own little drone. Then, the ending hit, YES. I want to see more weird stuff like that please! Awesome job dev!
I made a video on your game if you're interested :)The story was tense and immersive, combining investigation with a biohazard-like threat.
The gameplay was well designed, especially the unique perspective of exploring through the rover.
Thank you for creating such an intense experience!
I played in Japanese and uploaded a gameplay video here:
🎥
Looking forward to your future works!
This was a fun little game! I loved that we weren't in control of the SWAT team as it helped to build up the tension of wondering what the heck was going to happen. Would love to see more in a longer game! Keep up the great work!🖤
Interesting hostage situation - Just what the hell was that at the end!??
Thanks for letting me play your game!
We did a celebration/drinking stream the other day and we ended up playing this game on it
This game, while pretty simple the whole time, was really cool. I loved the art style, the game getting creepier the more you go on, and the sounds
I liked this a lot more than most games I've played on this site and I'm pretty interested to see what the full game is like. I'll probably wishlist it and check it out in the future
I was getting drunk at this point so my commentary is all over the place
Here's my playthrough if you're interested. Your game starts around 4:22:17
this game is rad, i like it, very nice, impressive
loved
Hello, I played this game, and I really enjoyed it! Great job :)
Hi!!! Cool game and atmospher!!!!!!!
It would be better if it was actually a gas leak
(PT/BR)
NOT MEAN REVIEW.
Man, really, see what is fun and what is not in your game. Mature the idea first then create
This game rules! I love the VHS style, you know something bad will happen but you're just waiting to see what. Atmosphere was killer and the hints of the eventual final reveal are cool. Wishlisted the game, excited to play every story, good work!
Nice this was very interesting game I liked it very much and looking forward the full game when is release a really good game well done keep it up!
Crazy Creative horror game dude! Was a pleasure playing! Can't wait for the full release!
This game was awesome, I wasn't expecting that ending
.I really love how everything was designed in this game! Keep up the fantastic work!
Game was great! the subtitle speed was pissing me off (you can check out my vid to see the reaction to it), but overall it scared the shit out of me! Keep it up creator bro
Such a unique gameplay! Wish this game was longer!
Here's my Tagalog gameplay:
Cool
It was really scary! I enjoyed your game. Here is a Japanese gameplay: