Windows (10000 programs)

Pros: Makes the most of its characters and their dialog. A short and well-constructed retro pixel art game.

Cons: Some of its themes are a little too intrusive. Some areas are a little underpopulated.

Pros: Successfully achieves an unsettling atmosphere with clever use of light. Likely to appeal to fans of classic survival horror games. Modest minimum system requirements to run the game well.

Cons: Disturbing themes are almost certainly unsuitable for some. Labeled as a “teaser” — the game is essentially a demo. Not much gameplay included. Not suitable for players who suffer from epilepsy.

Pros: Four possible endings. Creepy without being jumpscare frightening.

Cons: Replay value is lost because you can guess alternate routes. Parts of the story are a little cliche.

Pros: Single and multiplayer modes are available. Numerous weapon customization options.

Cons: Some Steam player achievements are limited. English is the only fully supported language.

Pros: All objects being physical makes for a lot of varied gameplay. In active development.

Cons: Features a lot of gore, which may not be suitable for younger or sensitive gamers.

Pros: Successfully creates an unsettling atmosphere. The story’s villain is an effectively disturbing character.

Cons: At 15 minutes long, the game is quite short. Unsettling imagery may not be suitable for all. The game’s camera can be very frustrating in places. May rely a little too heavily on jumpscares for some players.

Pros: A creative idea for a first-person game. Music and atmosphere is well-crafted.

Cons: No real story or reason to play for extended periods. Can cheat by ignoring the difficult shadow words.

Pros: Relatively little system memory is needed. Players can earn Steam achievements.

Cons: No foreign languages are supported. The graphics are relatively dated.

Pros: All four characters are playable.

Cons: May be detected as a virus. Only supports the English language.

Pros: Simple control scheme. Effective use of simple layouts and limited information. Theme and visuals evoke classic games from an earlier era.

Cons: Short playing time. Limited replay value. Bland and repetitive visual design. Inventory management can be tricky.

Pros: Successfully builds tension and an unsettling atmosphere. In keeping with other games in the genre, it will appeal to fans.

Cons: The game is quite short. Some graphical elements (namely text) don’t mesh with the visual style.

Pros: Many fun combinations to explore. An intuitive user interface.

Cons: Does not offer support for mouse controls. No version is available for smartphones.

Pros: Overhauls graphics with higher-quality textures and models. Makes a range of tweaks and changes to keep the game balanced. Adds replayability to an aging game. Actively developed by fans of the original game.

Cons: Game still looks dated despite a graphics overhaul. Likely only to appeal to existing fans of the original game.