Kenophobia (2024)

Developer: BeamCRASH
Publisher: UGGPL Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, lonely walk through endless liminal spaces, suffused with dread and the hum of fluorescent lights.

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What players say

Players praise Kenophobia for its atmospheric Backrooms environments and varied levels, but split on pacing, some find the walking speed realistic while others say levels are too large and empty. Many note the game is light on enemies, with one out-of-place chase level called out as jarring.

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