The Painscreek Killings (2017)
- Developer
- EQ Studios
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 6,182 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 15 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
Exploring an abandoned town piece by piece, piecing together clues from scattered notes and overheard conversations in a somber, quiet world.
atmosphericslow-pacedexplorativedetectivemysteriousstory-richfirst-personwalking
What players say
Players praise the investigation but warn of heavy backtracking and a total lack of hand-holding, requiring real note-taking. Some are frustrated by locked doors and confusing progression, while others love figuring everything out. There is disagreement on whether it rewards deduction or is just a puzzle hunt. A few jumpscares surprise those expecting a quiet mystery.
Screenshots
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