Retro Horror Story (2024)

Developer: Matt Hutchings
Publisher: Vezoom Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 51 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, retro-styled first-person survival horror game where you navigate a maze-like liminal space, solve puzzles, and evade a terrifying enemy.

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What players say

Players describe a short horror game with a nostalgic PS1-era look, simple puzzles, and monster chase sequences. Most finish in under an hour. Some find it generic or wish for more content, but many praise it as a fun, well-executed throwback.

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