Obscure (2014)

Developer: Hydravision Entertainment
Publisher: Mighty Rocket Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 3,201 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play as a group of high school students trying to survive a night of terror in a creepy school, with a classic survival-horror feel that leans on tension and cooperation rather than fast-paced action.

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What players say

Players praise Obscure as a short, co-op survival horror that captures the feel of 2000s teen horror movies and classic PS2-era games. Many note the fixed camera angles and clunky controls, but say the cooperative tension and nostalgic atmosphere make it worth playing, especially with a friend.

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