Underplayed Gems

Anomaly Hotel (2024)

Anomaly Hotel cover
Developer
Pinholic Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense first-person walk through a surreal hotel where you must spot anomalies to survive, with a methodical pace and a growing sense of dread.

atmospherictensepsychological horrorexplorationpuzzlefirst-personlinearsurreal

What players say

Players are split on Anomaly Hotel. Some enjoy the creepy thunderstorm atmosphere and jump scares, but many complain it is very short and that most anomalies are nearly impossible to detect, making progress feel like guesswork. Multiple reviewers say the game feels unfinished and recommend skipping it even at its low price.

Screenshots

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