Mawgate (2026)

Developer: purrCheeze Games, Lucas Ljunggren
Publisher: Lucas Ljunggren
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, narrative-driven survival horror set in a desolate 19th-century asylum, leaving the player feeling disoriented and isolated.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, art, and story, calling it a solid free survival horror game that feels complete. The game is very short, under two hours, and has a nostalgic feel for older horror games. Bugs are common, especially hitbox issues with enemies and a non-functional boss fight, and some players find the combat frustrating with a lack of dodge or reliable gun mechanics.

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