Underplayed Gems

BANNED TAPES (2025)

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Developer
NickNickolas
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You sort through found VHS footage, feeling uneasy curiosity as you hunt for supernatural scenes in a quiet, unsettling atmosphere.

atmosphericdarkpsychological horrorexplorationmysteriousfirst-personcinematicold school

What players say

Players call Banned Tapes a short, interesting horror game built around watching creepy VHS tapes and deciding if they are disturbing. Many note minimal jump scares and a story that some find cheesy, while the tape-watching mechanic and retro analog feel earn praise.

Screenshots

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