The Park® (2015)

Developer: Funcom
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 3,185 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow, eerie walk through a decaying amusement park with mounting dread and parental panic

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What players say

Players say The Park is a short, atmospheric walking simulator that relies on psychological horror and sound design rather than jump scares. The story about grief and guilt is praised, though some find it chaotic or lose interest in the final third. Gameplay is minimal, just walking and reading notes, with no puzzles or action.

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