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PSX HORROR (2024)

PSX HORROR cover
Developer
Elam Isaacs
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.0 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, linear retro-horror stroll through a low-poly carnival where you feel isolated and alert, solving simple puzzles while watching for unseen threats.

retro horrorlinearatmosphericlonelytensepuzzle solvingshort

What players say

Players praise the game's PS1-style horror aesthetic and note it was made by a sixth grader, which colors their expectations. Most find it rough and buggy but charming and free, while a few call it outright bad. Some mention the lack of jump scares builds suspense, and controller sensitivity is a common complaint.

Screenshots

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