This remarkable mod transforms the most frightening horror game of the decade into Mirror's Edge

Amnesia: The Bunker, known for its oppressive horror set in a French bunker, has been reimagined as a free-running game through a mod called Bunker's Edge. The modder TiMan transported the protagonist Henri from the game’s war-torn trenches to the bright, open skyline of Mirror’s Edge, reversing the original’s claustrophobic atmosphere. The HPL engine, designed for darkness and shadows, now renders a vibrant and colorful environment, showcasing its versatility. The transformation highlights the engine’s adaptability beyond its intended use.

TiMan implemented Mirror’s Edge’s signature mechanics into Bunker’s Edge, including wall-running, sliding, mantling, and the 180-degree wall-jump. The mod retains the original game’s relentless monster chase, now unfolding across rooftops and open spaces. Despite the shift in tone, the horror element persists, creating an unexpected fusion of genres. The mod’s execution demonstrates creative problem-solving in adapting mechanics from one game to another.

Bunker’s Edge is not without flaws, as some parkour moves feel less polished than in the original Mirror’s Edge. Henri’s sliding and wall-climbing occasionally glitch, and geometry clipping issues trap players inside walls. The mod is also notably short, with a completion time of approximately 15 minutes. These limitations reflect the challenges of adapting a mod within a constrained development cycle, such as a modding jam.

The mod was created for Frictional Games’ 2026 modding jam, themed around ‘What is reality?’ and hosted alongside Frictional’s ongoing development of its next horror game, Ontos. While Ontos draws inspiration from Soma, Bunker’s Edge serves as a playful experiment in genre-blending. The mod offers a brief but engaging diversion, particularly for fans of both horror and free-running games.