What happens when the divine is proven to be grotesquely, terrifyingly human?
From the chilling minds behind Bad Flesh comes These Heavenly Bodies, a short yet profoundly unsettling psychological horror experience that delves into the dark intersection of religious dogma and biological terror. You step into the polished shoes of a priest, dispatched by the Church to a secluded research lab. The discovery? Three ancient angel statues, each concealing a perfectly preserved human form visible only under X-ray. Your mission is simple, yet sinister: supervise the testing process and verify the unthinkable truth sealed within these celestial relics.
The moment-to-moment gameplay centers on an intimate, almost clinical invasion of privacy. You take direct control of the scanner, painstakingly checking each anomaly within the statues—mapping bones, tracing nerves, and logging strange, ominous dark areas. This methodical process quickly descends into paranoia as the research team suggests these aren't merely corpses, but vessels sealing an ancient, viral threat. The sterile atmosphere of the lab slowly gives way to a creeping dread, amplified by the researcher's subsequent, unsettling belief that the "virus" is actually a divine calling intended to purify the world.
If you are a connoisseur of abstract, short-form horror—the kind that leaves a cold, metallic residue in your mind long after the credits roll—then These Heavenly Bodies is mandatory playing. It caters specifically to fans who appreciate a contained, focused narrative that utilizes claustrophobic settings and slow pacing to maximize psychological impact, echoing the best of the genre.
Face the grotesque truth of salvation and damnation today.
What happens when the divine is proven to be grotesquely, terrifyingly human?
From the chilling minds behind Bad Flesh comes These Heavenly Bodies, a short yet profoundly unsettling psychological horror experience that delves into the dark intersection of religious dogma and biological terror. You step into the polished shoes of a priest, dispatched by the Church to a secluded research lab. The discovery? Three ancient angel statues, each concealing a perfectly preserved human form visible only under X-ray. Your mission is simple, yet sinister: supervise the testing process and verify the unthinkable truth sealed within these celestial relics.
The moment-to-moment gameplay centers on an intimate, almost clinical invasion of privacy. You take direct control of the scanner, painstakingly checking each anomaly within the statues—mapping bones, tracing nerves, and logging strange, ominous dark areas. This methodical process quickly descends into paranoia as the research team suggests these aren't merely corpses, but vessels sealing an ancient, viral threat. The sterile atmosphere of the lab slowly gives way to a creeping dread, amplified by the researcher's subsequent, unsettling belief that the "virus" is actually a divine calling intended to purify the world.
If you are a connoisseur of abstract, short-form horror—the kind that leaves a cold, metallic residue in your mind long after the credits roll—then These Heavenly Bodies is mandatory playing. It caters specifically to fans who appreciate a contained, focused narrative that utilizes claustrophobic settings and slow pacing to maximize psychological impact, echoing the best of the genre.
Face the grotesque truth of salvation and damnation today.
Welcome to These Heavenly Bodies. This short psychological horror game is designed to draw you into a chilling atmosphere through gradual unsettling details, rather than complicated mechanics. Getting started is simple, focusing primarily on observation, interaction, and movement. By focusing on the core task—supervising the X-ray scan—you will navigate the unfolding mystery and horror like a seasoned veteran of the genre.
Your primary, immediate goal is to successfully supervise the X-ray scanning process of the ancient statues over three consecutive days. This involves physically operating the scanner controls to examine the anomalies within the statue, which is the key interactive puzzle element of the game.
Disclaimer: These are the standard controls for a first-person perspective game on a PC Browser with Keyboard/Mouse. The actual controls may be slightly different.
| Action / Purpose | Key(s) / Gesture |
|---|---|
| Move Character (Walk) | W, A, S, D or Arrow Keys |
| Look Around (View) | Mouse Movement |
| Interact with Objects (e.g., Use Scanner, Open Door) | Left Mouse Click or 'E' key |
| Zoom/Focus (During Scanning) | Right Mouse Click or Scroll Wheel |
Due to the immersive nature of psychological horror, the game minimizes on-screen indicators, forcing you to rely on environmental cues and atmosphere.
The gameplay revolves around exploration and a focused, repetitive puzzle element: the X-ray scan.
Welcome to These Heavenly Bodies. This short psychological horror game is designed to draw you into a chilling atmosphere through gradual unsettling details, rather than complicated mechanics. Getting started is simple, focusing primarily on observation, interaction, and movement. By focusing on the core task—supervising the X-ray scan—you will navigate the unfolding mystery and horror like a seasoned veteran of the genre.
Your primary, immediate goal is to successfully supervise the X-ray scanning process of the ancient statues over three consecutive days. This involves physically operating the scanner controls to examine the anomalies within the statue, which is the key interactive puzzle element of the game.
Disclaimer: These are the standard controls for a first-person perspective game on a PC Browser with Keyboard/Mouse. The actual controls may be slightly different.
| Action / Purpose | Key(s) / Gesture |
|---|---|
| Move Character (Walk) | W, A, S, D or Arrow Keys |
| Look Around (View) | Mouse Movement |
| Interact with Objects (e.g., Use Scanner, Open Door) | Left Mouse Click or 'E' key |
| Zoom/Focus (During Scanning) | Right Mouse Click or Scroll Wheel |
Due to the immersive nature of psychological horror, the game minimizes on-screen indicators, forcing you to rely on environmental cues and atmosphere.
The gameplay revolves around exploration and a focused, repetitive puzzle element: the X-ray scan.
You are not here for jump scares. You are here to dissect and dominate. These Heavenly Bodies is not a game you "win" in the traditional sense; it is a system you must reverse-engineer. The true high-score—the masterclass achievement—is not surviving the horror, but controlling the narrative and reaching the final, specific conclusion with absolute efficiency and minimal exposure to the game's sanity-draining elements.
Based on the psych-horror, narrative-driven context, the primary scoring engine is clearly Risk Management and Narrative Efficiency (RME). High-level play is defined by your ability to minimize the exposure to the sanity-reduction mechanics (i.e., the flashing lights, distorted images, and strange sounds) while maximizing the data collection/progression rate. The "score" is the integrity of your run, defined by how quickly and cleanly you progress the three-day cycle before the game's mechanics fully collapse into chaos.
These are the non-negotiable mental models that separate the priest who survives from the one who is consumed by the narrative.
These tactics exploit the RME engine by controlling the pace and quantity of sensory input.
Most players think that interacting with every environmental detail and listening to all the dialogue is the best way to immerse themselves and understand the horror. They are wrong.
The true secret to achieving a perfect run is to do the opposite: Treat the environment as a hostile, unnecessary distraction, and focus solely on the interactive elements.
Here's why this works: These Heavenly Bodies uses environmental details (e.g., the flies, the musty smell, the researcher's tired face) as narrative signposts that activate the passive sanity drain timers. The more you linger and absorb the atmosphere, the higher the baseline tension is when Day 3 hits. Elite players practice a form of "Cognitive Tunneling," where their focus is exclusively on the objective markers (the statues, the scanner interface, the dialogue prompts). This intentional ignorance of the atmosphere limits the input of the game's horror mechanics, allowing you to reach the final, chaotic scene on Day 3 with the smallest possible accumulation of psychological impairment, ensuring clear vision and precise movement when the game demands it most.
Go forth and analyze. The narrative is a system, and you are its architect. Exploit the variables. Now, execute.
You are not here for jump scares. You are here to dissect and dominate. These Heavenly Bodies is not a game you "win" in the traditional sense; it is a system you must reverse-engineer. The true high-score—the masterclass achievement—is not surviving the horror, but controlling the narrative and reaching the final, specific conclusion with absolute efficiency and minimal exposure to the game's sanity-draining elements.
Based on the psych-horror, narrative-driven context, the primary scoring engine is clearly Risk Management and Narrative Efficiency (RME). High-level play is defined by your ability to minimize the exposure to the sanity-reduction mechanics (i.e., the flashing lights, distorted images, and strange sounds) while maximizing the data collection/progression rate. The "score" is the integrity of your run, defined by how quickly and cleanly you progress the three-day cycle before the game's mechanics fully collapse into chaos.
These are the non-negotiable mental models that separate the priest who survives from the one who is consumed by the narrative.
These tactics exploit the RME engine by controlling the pace and quantity of sensory input.
Most players think that interacting with every environmental detail and listening to all the dialogue is the best way to immerse themselves and understand the horror. They are wrong.
The true secret to achieving a perfect run is to do the opposite: Treat the environment as a hostile, unnecessary distraction, and focus solely on the interactive elements.
Here's why this works: These Heavenly Bodies uses environmental details (e.g., the flies, the musty smell, the researcher's tired face) as narrative signposts that activate the passive sanity drain timers. The more you linger and absorb the atmosphere, the higher the baseline tension is when Day 3 hits. Elite players practice a form of "Cognitive Tunneling," where their focus is exclusively on the objective markers (the statues, the scanner interface, the dialogue prompts). This intentional ignorance of the atmosphere limits the input of the game's horror mechanics, allowing you to reach the final, chaotic scene on Day 3 with the smallest possible accumulation of psychological impairment, ensuring clear vision and precise movement when the game demands it most.
Go forth and analyze. The narrative is a system, and you are its architect. Exploit the variables. Now, execute.
We are not just a platform; we are a philosophy. As your Chief Brand Officer and Player Experience Evangelist, I carry a simple, sacred mandate: to protect your time and amplify your joy. We recognize that the discerning player—the one who truly appreciates the psychological weight of a game like These Heavenly Bodies—demands more than just access. They demand a perfect experience. Our brand promise is simple yet radical: We handle all the friction, so you can focus purely on the story, the terror, and the triumph. We obsess over the details you shouldn't have to think about, transforming every single barrier—from slow loading times to intrusive ads—into a seamless path to immersion. When you choose us, you are choosing a gaming experience built on trust, respect, and a deep understanding of what truly matters to a player.
Modern life moves too fast, and your moments of escape are too few to be wasted on frustrating tech hurdles. Your free time is precious, and we treat it as such. We believe the moment inspiration strikes—the moment you decide to face the surreal horror of the angel statues—should translate instantly into action. We eliminate the digital gatekeepers.
The Proof: Our platform is engineered from the ground up for zero-friction, browser-based, instant play.
The Anchor: This is our promise: when you want to play These Heavenly Bodies, you're in the game in seconds. No searching for installers, no waiting for downloads, no battling compatibility issues. No friction, just pure, immediate fun as you step into that musty, unsettling lab.
A gaming experience should feel like hospitality, not a subtle negotiation with your wallet. The emotional benefit we provide is a profound sense of relief and trust, knowing that the experience is exactly what it claims to be. We fundamentally reject the philosophy of "bait-and-switch" or hidden costs. If a game is on our platform, the joy of playing it is yours, freely given.
The Proof: Our core platform is and will always be completely free to play, with no obstructive paywalls or forced micro-transactions that compromise the flow of the game.
The Anchor: Dive deep into every level and strategy of These Heavenly Bodies with complete peace of mind. Experience the full, rich narrative, from the initial X-ray to the terrifying final moments, without a single interruption demanding payment. Our platform is free, and always will be. No strings, no surprises, just honest-to-goodness entertainment.
To truly lose yourself in a game, you must first trust the environment you are playing in. The emotional benefit is peace of mind—the knowledge that your data is protected, and that every achievement you earn is legitimate and meaningful. We believe a player's focus should be on the game's challenge, not on the platform's integrity. We secure the borders so you can freely explore the content.
The Proof: We enforce strict data privacy standards and maintain a proprietary anti-cheating, anti-bot system to guarantee a level playing field and a secure environment.
The Anchor: The psychological suspense of These Heavenly Bodies demands your full attention. Our robust security means you never have to worry about data breaches or malicious code, allowing you to focus entirely on the unsettling mystery of the angels. We build the secure, fair playground, so you can focus on building your legacy.
We know your time is valuable, and your intelligence is respected. You don't need a million mediocre games; you need one exceptional, memorable experience. The emotional benefit of our curation is feeling seen and valued—you know that if a game makes it onto our platform, it has passed our rigorous quality threshold. We provide a signal, not noise.
The Proof: Every title on our platform is hand-selected by our editorial team for its quality, innovation, and player experience, ensuring a clean, intuitive, and high-performance interface.
The Anchor: You won't find thousands of cloned games here. We feature These Heavenly Bodies because we believe this abstract, multi-layered psychological and body horror experience is a masterpiece worth your time and critical engagement. That's our curatorial promise: less noise, more of the quality you deserve.
We are not just a platform; we are a philosophy. As your Chief Brand Officer and Player Experience Evangelist, I carry a simple, sacred mandate: to protect your time and amplify your joy. We recognize that the discerning player—the one who truly appreciates the psychological weight of a game like These Heavenly Bodies—demands more than just access. They demand a perfect experience. Our brand promise is simple yet radical: We handle all the friction, so you can focus purely on the story, the terror, and the triumph. We obsess over the details you shouldn't have to think about, transforming every single barrier—from slow loading times to intrusive ads—into a seamless path to immersion. When you choose us, you are choosing a gaming experience built on trust, respect, and a deep understanding of what truly matters to a player.
Modern life moves too fast, and your moments of escape are too few to be wasted on frustrating tech hurdles. Your free time is precious, and we treat it as such. We believe the moment inspiration strikes—the moment you decide to face the surreal horror of the angel statues—should translate instantly into action. We eliminate the digital gatekeepers.
The Proof: Our platform is engineered from the ground up for zero-friction, browser-based, instant play.
The Anchor: This is our promise: when you want to play These Heavenly Bodies, you're in the game in seconds. No searching for installers, no waiting for downloads, no battling compatibility issues. No friction, just pure, immediate fun as you step into that musty, unsettling lab.
A gaming experience should feel like hospitality, not a subtle negotiation with your wallet. The emotional benefit we provide is a profound sense of relief and trust, knowing that the experience is exactly what it claims to be. We fundamentally reject the philosophy of "bait-and-switch" or hidden costs. If a game is on our platform, the joy of playing it is yours, freely given.
The Proof: Our core platform is and will always be completely free to play, with no obstructive paywalls or forced micro-transactions that compromise the flow of the game.
The Anchor: Dive deep into every level and strategy of These Heavenly Bodies with complete peace of mind. Experience the full, rich narrative, from the initial X-ray to the terrifying final moments, without a single interruption demanding payment. Our platform is free, and always will be. No strings, no surprises, just honest-to-goodness entertainment.
To truly lose yourself in a game, you must first trust the environment you are playing in. The emotional benefit is peace of mind—the knowledge that your data is protected, and that every achievement you earn is legitimate and meaningful. We believe a player's focus should be on the game's challenge, not on the platform's integrity. We secure the borders so you can freely explore the content.
The Proof: We enforce strict data privacy standards and maintain a proprietary anti-cheating, anti-bot system to guarantee a level playing field and a secure environment.
The Anchor: The psychological suspense of These Heavenly Bodies demands your full attention. Our robust security means you never have to worry about data breaches or malicious code, allowing you to focus entirely on the unsettling mystery of the angels. We build the secure, fair playground, so you can focus on building your legacy.
We know your time is valuable, and your intelligence is respected. You don't need a million mediocre games; you need one exceptional, memorable experience. The emotional benefit of our curation is feeling seen and valued—you know that if a game makes it onto our platform, it has passed our rigorous quality threshold. We provide a signal, not noise.
The Proof: Every title on our platform is hand-selected by our editorial team for its quality, innovation, and player experience, ensuring a clean, intuitive, and high-performance interface.
The Anchor: You won't find thousands of cloned games here. We feature These Heavenly Bodies because we believe this abstract, multi-layered psychological and body horror experience is a masterpiece worth your time and critical engagement. That's our curatorial promise: less noise, more of the quality you deserve.
These Heavenly Bodies is a short, narrative-driven psychological and body horror experience. It is not designed to be a long game. The entire experience, from start to finish, typically lasts between 10 to 20 minutes, depending on your pace in examining the statues. It's meant to be a focused, intense burst of horror.
These Heavenly Bodies is a short, narrative-driven psychological and body horror experience. It is not designed to be a long game. The entire experience, from start to finish, typically lasts between 10 to 20 minutes, depending on your pace in examining the statues. It's meant to be a focused, intense burst of horror.
The core gameplay involves simple interaction: controlling the scanner to examine the statues and clicking on specific anomalies (bones, nerves, dark spots) to advance the story. Since the game is an interactive narrative, the main focus is on the atmosphere and the unfolding plot, not complex mechanics like combat or puzzle-solving.
The core gameplay involves simple interaction: controlling the scanner to examine the statues and clicking on specific anomalies (bones, nerves, dark spots) to advance the story. Since the game is an interactive narrative, the main focus is on the atmosphere and the unfolding plot, not complex mechanics like combat or puzzle-solving.
While the game has a clear, chilling conclusion, it is primarily a linear narrative experience and does not feature multiple endings or branching story paths. The horror comes from witnessing the inevitable descent of the researcher and the final, disturbing scene.
While the game has a clear, chilling conclusion, it is primarily a linear narrative experience and does not feature multiple endings or branching story paths. The horror comes from witnessing the inevitable descent of the researcher and the final, disturbing scene.
Okay, I wasn't expecting this level of abstract horror from a simple web game. The atmosphere is totally suffocating—the metallic smell, the buzzing flies, it all comes through. My only constructive criticism is I wish the descent into body horror on Day 3 was a little more drawn out. Still, an absolute must-play for fans of cosmic/body horror.
Solid atmosphere, but where's the score attack mode? I want a leaderboard for how fast I can complete the scans and identify the anomalies. The potential for a speedrun category is HUGE here, but right now it's just a narrative walk-through. Devs, please add a timer and a ranking system!
Found this looking for something quick and deep to play during my lunch break. Rounds are short, the controls (scanning) are easy, and the story hits you hard. It's not "fun" in the traditional sense, but it’s a brilliant 15-minute experience. Perfect casual horror fix.
As someone who lives for the `iframe` horror scene, this is a masterpiece of the genre. It nails that specific brand of uncomfortable, slow-burn dread that reminds me of early Puppet Combo mixed with a dash of Junji Ito. The use of sound design over jump scares is genius. Absolutely essential viewing.
Holy moly, I’m new to these kinds of abstract games, but I was completely glued to my screen. The build-up of dread is phenomenal, and that final sequence on Day 3 gave me chills. I wish the game had auto-save checkpoints, though, because I accidentally closed the tab and had to start over. Totally hooked now!
From a design perspective, the pacing is incredibly well-managed. The slow, repetitive scanning mechanic perfectly contrasts with the escalating psychological terror, making the player complicit in the descent. The theme of religious vs. viral contagion is surprisingly layered for such a short experience. Would love a director's commentary mode!
