Horror School Story (2024)

Developer: nomnomstudio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play as a teacher trapped in a haunted art school after dark, exploring realistic corridors and solving puzzles while supernatural entities stalk you.

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What players say

Players consistently say this is a very short horror game, finishing in under half an hour, that faithfully recreates the real ESDA Pusat school in Jakarta. Reviews are split: some enjoy it as a quick nostalgic experience, while others find it too brief with unclear objectives, weak scares, and minimal puzzles.

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