Slender: The Arrival (2013)

Developer: Blue Isle Studios
Publisher: Blue Isle Publishing
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9,302 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense and atmospheric first-person survival horror experience where exploration is punctuated by jump scares and a persistent sense of dread.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, sound design, and the way it builds tension with minimal mechanics. Many finish in under three hours and feel the $20 price is steep, though the experience is effective. The story is told through exploration and scrapbooks, and one reviewer says it still gets under your skin ten years later.

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