Terminal 81 (2023)

Developer: David Pateti
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 282 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gritty retro-styled job simulator where mundane supermarket work unravels a tense psychological horror mystery in a decaying urban neighborhood.

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What players say

Players describe it as a slow-burn horror job simulator set in a Brazilian supermarket, with a compelling mystery about kidnappings. The game has multiple endings and clever details like using a Tilibra notebook as a save point, but some find the daily routine tedious and the stamina system frustrating. Reviews also note a rough machine translation and a rushed ending.

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