The Empty Desk (2025)

- Developer
- CheesecakeGames
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 27 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
An atmospheric psychological thriller that feels like walking through a dark, quiet office where every clue deepens the unease.
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What players say
Players describe it as a short detective story with supernatural elements, taking about three hours. The core gameplay is searching offices and photographing clues, which some find tedious. The game uses AI-generated images and voices, a point several reviews mention. Players appreciate the option to toggle jump scares.
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