Don't Play This (2026)

Developer: Admia, a1esska, Notex
Publisher: Notex, a1esska, Admia
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 889 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately unplayable game that challenges the concept of play, inviting curiosity and introspection through its stubborn refusal to function.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short anthology of five horror videos with a strong atmosphere and effective but very loud jumpscares that some say override game volume. Opinions split on the quality of individual episodes, and the ending feels abrupt. Many note its short length makes the asking price hard to justify.

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