[ANOMALY TAPES]: Beyond Reality (2024)

Developer: PANIX
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 49 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore eerie retro levels with a handheld camera, solving puzzles and sneaking past deadly anomalies to uncover a dark secret.

atmospheric horrortenseretrostealthpuzzle solvingsurvival horrorwalking simulatoranalog horror

What players say

Players describe a retro analog horror game where you find tapes across levels, but the enemy moves fast and sprint is limited. Many find it hard or unclear what to do, and replaying levels is common. Reviews are split on whether the low-poly graphics and jump scares work well or feel cheap. It is free to play.

Screenshots

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