Underplayed Gems

Stray Souls (2023)

Stray Souls cover
Developer
Jukai Studio
Publisher
Versus Evil
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
1.5 of 5, 274 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A survival horror game with soulslike combat as you explore a haunted town, solve puzzles, and uncover a dark family mystery.

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What players say

Players are nearly unanimous that Stray Souls is one of the worst horror games they have played, citing game-breaking bugs, janky controls, and an overreliance on cheap scares. Some also accuse the developer of using AI art and banning community criticism. A few positive voices praise the graphics and soundtrack but admit the gameplay is broken.

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