The Mask Game (2024)

Developer: Ghost Clown
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A short, atmospheric adventure that feels like a tense, darkly comedic Halloween ritual with a toxic friend group, unfolding through conversation and unsettling discovery.

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What players say

Players call it a short, free visual novel with full voice acting and multiple endings. The story focuses on friend group dynamics rather than horror, though some wish it were spookier. One reviewer disliked the characters, calling them unlikable.

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