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The Show where Dolly plays Free* Horror games so you dont have to!
See the results, where the audience does the rating!
*not all games are free, some are demos to the full game or prologs. I will also be covering paid/cheap games or games I receved for free and will be marked as such on the review.
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Siren Head Awakening 14.5/27
Graphics - 2/5
Story - 1/5
Re/playability - yes, yes
Atmosphere - 3/5
Scare Level - 1.5/5
Controls - 5/5
14.5/27
My thoughts-
The game is remeniscent of the original Slender 8 pages. The scares arent terrifying, but a bit creepy. the map is a bit confusing but the game is completable in 45 mins. Theres a side quest to get access to a bunker by collecting all the notes and finding the code. It would be a fun play again.
Tips for improvement-
more ambient creepy sounds. Give more of a story from the start rather than just a "my car broke". Maybe make some little jumpscares that isnt jsut the monster, such as animals rustling, things falling etc.
Story - 1/5
Re/playability - yes, yes
Atmosphere - 3/5
Scare Level - 1.5/5
Controls - 5/5
14.5/27
My thoughts-
The game is remeniscent of the original Slender 8 pages. The scares arent terrifying, but a bit creepy. the map is a bit confusing but the game is completable in 45 mins. Theres a side quest to get access to a bunker by collecting all the notes and finding the code. It would be a fun play again.
Tips for improvement-
more ambient creepy sounds. Give more of a story from the start rather than just a "my car broke". Maybe make some little jumpscares that isnt jsut the monster, such as animals rustling, things falling etc.
Fear Surrounds 0/27
Fear surrounds had promise, but as on June 2026, the game does not load.
SCP Containment Breach 2 0/27
I couldn't progress the game enough to give a proper vote.
Straight away, the audio of the voices are out of balance. I woke up in a cell and proceeded to read a note that was on the desk. I couldnt hear the guards demands, dispite voices being at max volume. I got gassed and died. I respawn, walk with the guards down a LONG corridoor for what felt like hours (around 5mins) and the guards were talking over eachother, mumbling and muttering nonsense. It was so slow and drawn out. I arrived at the "containment" area and the monster spawns. It spawns rght infront of me and i die. I respawn at the very start again... I decide to walk ahead to skip the boring and long dialog... the guard shot me. Had to start right from the beginning again. I Alt F4'd
Tips for improvement-
Balance the audio.
Pause the game time when reading notes. (they are long) have an auto save at the start after the long corridoor walk...
Straight away, the audio of the voices are out of balance. I woke up in a cell and proceeded to read a note that was on the desk. I couldnt hear the guards demands, dispite voices being at max volume. I got gassed and died. I respawn, walk with the guards down a LONG corridoor for what felt like hours (around 5mins) and the guards were talking over eachother, mumbling and muttering nonsense. It was so slow and drawn out. I arrived at the "containment" area and the monster spawns. It spawns rght infront of me and i die. I respawn at the very start again... I decide to walk ahead to skip the boring and long dialog... the guard shot me. Had to start right from the beginning again. I Alt F4'd
Tips for improvement-
Balance the audio.
Pause the game time when reading notes. (they are long) have an auto save at the start after the long corridoor walk...
Skull Hotel 19/27
Graphics - 3/5
Story - 1/5
Re/playability - yes, yes
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 4/5
Controls - 5/5
19/27
This game is very creepy and intensified as I progressed. I didn't complete it, but i plan to! Make sure you do the tutorial. you WILL have to lose to learn, so be patient!
Story - 1/5
Re/playability - yes, yes
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 4/5
Controls - 5/5
19/27
This game is very creepy and intensified as I progressed. I didn't complete it, but i plan to! Make sure you do the tutorial. you WILL have to lose to learn, so be patient!
Downstairs 2 Nightfall 10/27
Graphics - 2/5
Story - 1/5
Re/playability - no, yes
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Controls - 3/5
10/27
This game... what a cluster! Expect some issues with the translations. Theres no animations for a lot of the things. You get a tortch, but i dont know when as i randomly was able to activate it half way through. The story takes you from shooting mutants to walking through the desert with the most wild music. The game seems to just end with no real indication. I believe it's just unfinishsed. The puzzles are a bit "out there".
Story - 1/5
Re/playability - no, yes
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Controls - 3/5
10/27
This game... what a cluster! Expect some issues with the translations. Theres no animations for a lot of the things. You get a tortch, but i dont know when as i randomly was able to activate it half way through. The story takes you from shooting mutants to walking through the desert with the most wild music. The game seems to just end with no real indication. I believe it's just unfinishsed. The puzzles are a bit "out there".
Garten of Banban0 10/27
Graphics - 2/10
Story - 1/10
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 1/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Control - 4/5
I beleive this is not the first game of the Banban series that should be played. It was my first and it was boring, drawn out and just bad. I got to the locked "friend" in the chamber and decided to just turn it off as I was an hour in and progressed through 0 story and puzzles that felt pointless. Others may enjoy this more as part of the series, but as a stand alone, It's terrible.
Story - 1/10
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 1/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Control - 4/5
I beleive this is not the first game of the Banban series that should be played. It was my first and it was boring, drawn out and just bad. I got to the locked "friend" in the chamber and decided to just turn it off as I was an hour in and progressed through 0 story and puzzles that felt pointless. Others may enjoy this more as part of the series, but as a stand alone, It's terrible.
Haunted Gas Station 10/27
Graphics - 2/5
Story - 1/15
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 2/5
This is a very short game that i suspect is a new dev into indie horror games. The game only lasts about 15 mins and there are some "funny" parts. Theres some creepy moments and about 2 little scares that could catch you out, But it Is not really worth the play at the moment In my opinion.
Tips for improvements for the dev would be:
- Sharpen up the character movement so he doesrnt "slide" after lifting off the W,A,S,D keys.
- Lengthen it a bit, build more tension slowly and add to the story a bit. "who" is the ghost, "why"is it haunting the gas station. maybe have some notes hidden at key points to unravel a story.
Overall, it's playable with a little jump.
Story - 1/15
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 2/5
This is a very short game that i suspect is a new dev into indie horror games. The game only lasts about 15 mins and there are some "funny" parts. Theres some creepy moments and about 2 little scares that could catch you out, But it Is not really worth the play at the moment In my opinion.
Tips for improvements for the dev would be:
- Sharpen up the character movement so he doesrnt "slide" after lifting off the W,A,S,D keys.
- Lengthen it a bit, build more tension slowly and add to the story a bit. "who" is the ghost, "why"is it haunting the gas station. maybe have some notes hidden at key points to unravel a story.
Overall, it's playable with a little jump.
Blameless 17/27
Graphics - 4/5
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 3/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
The atmosphere was decent but a bit too dark. The story is short and theres no majour scares. A little bit of creepiness and confusion. The controls were a little confusing. I feel for such a short game, the controls for the inventory could be simpler as theres no real practice for the game mechanics. The fact you can interact 2 items together to "make" or "fix" things really makes it feel more than just a little horror game, and puts the foundation for something much bigger.
The story is short and has a little twitch, but i feel that a bit more story time and more creepiness and cares would have bumped this up quickly.
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 3/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
The atmosphere was decent but a bit too dark. The story is short and theres no majour scares. A little bit of creepiness and confusion. The controls were a little confusing. I feel for such a short game, the controls for the inventory could be simpler as theres no real practice for the game mechanics. The fact you can interact 2 items together to "make" or "fix" things really makes it feel more than just a little horror game, and puts the foundation for something much bigger.
The story is short and has a little twitch, but i feel that a bit more story time and more creepiness and cares would have bumped this up quickly.
The Happyhills Homicide 21/27
Graphics - 4/5
Story - 5/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 5/5
Not what i was expecting!
Playing as the killer means theres no "jumpscare" value, but it is creepy and *Graphic* even though its pixels.
The pixel platfomer style has been done really well! The puzzels are paced well and is a little challening at moments. I was NOT expecting there to be a full blown story to this and it shocked me how good it was. I look forward to playing the second game! The music is really good and builds tension and atmosphere and the little horror-easter eggs are just brilliant!
Not what i was expecting, but worth a play! Expect to want to buy the second one!
Story - 5/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 5/5
Not what i was expecting!
Playing as the killer means theres no "jumpscare" value, but it is creepy and *Graphic* even though its pixels.
The pixel platfomer style has been done really well! The puzzels are paced well and is a little challening at moments. I was NOT expecting there to be a full blown story to this and it shocked me how good it was. I look forward to playing the second game! The music is really good and builds tension and atmosphere and the little horror-easter eggs are just brilliant!
Not what i was expecting, but worth a play! Expect to want to buy the second one!
Needle Sleep 16/27
Graphics - 2/5
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 3/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 5/5
The game had decent length. (about an hour of game play) and has a story. The story was pretty easy to guess and expect. parts dont reallty make sense and the scares lose effect quite quickly. The drive to continue comes more from wanting to reach the end and complete the puzzles.
Puzzles are balanced and make you feel a little accomplished when you complete them.
The final "boss" was a bit... different. But its worth a play!
Tips for improvements?
give a bit more of a jump when "caught". make the footsteps go quiter for a breif moment before the WHACK to really keep people on edge.
add some creepy ambient sounds when you're alone.
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 3/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 5/5
The game had decent length. (about an hour of game play) and has a story. The story was pretty easy to guess and expect. parts dont reallty make sense and the scares lose effect quite quickly. The drive to continue comes more from wanting to reach the end and complete the puzzles.
Puzzles are balanced and make you feel a little accomplished when you complete them.
The final "boss" was a bit... different. But its worth a play!
Tips for improvements?
give a bit more of a jump when "caught". make the footsteps go quiter for a breif moment before the WHACK to really keep people on edge.
add some creepy ambient sounds when you're alone.
Nightshift Nightmare 14/27
Graphics - 2/5
Story - 2/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 5/5
Not a bad little horror game, Quite typical of what's expected for a free indie horror. The atmosphere could have been a bit better with some lights lickering, creepy sounds etc. but i found myself just getting stuck into stacking shelves mainly. The story is predictable, and its not SSCARY. but its a fun little play.
Story - 2/5
Re/playability- 1/2
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 5/5
Not a bad little horror game, Quite typical of what's expected for a free indie horror. The atmosphere could have been a bit better with some lights lickering, creepy sounds etc. but i found myself just getting stuck into stacking shelves mainly. The story is predictable, and its not SSCARY. but its a fun little play.
Terroro 14/30
Graphics - 2/5
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 2/5
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Control - 4/5
A repeating story had me a little confused, i wasnt sure if i had done something wrong and wa restarting. no real indication of it being part of the story. then when i died at the end it took me far enough back to where i couldnt be botherd to repeat the mindless-long process of waiting (no spoilers, if you play, you will know what i mean) it isnt bad, just not really anything special in terms of story or game play.
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 2/5
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Control - 4/5
A repeating story had me a little confused, i wasnt sure if i had done something wrong and wa restarting. no real indication of it being part of the story. then when i died at the end it took me far enough back to where i couldnt be botherd to repeat the mindless-long process of waiting (no spoilers, if you play, you will know what i mean) it isnt bad, just not really anything special in terms of story or game play.
Play Things 24/30
Graphics 4/5
Story 5/5
Re/Playability 5/5
Atmosphere 4/5
Scare Level 3/5
Controllers 3/5
Anomoly finding style game, very dark but interesting stories for each doll. 1 at a time, a doll will be "delivered" you have to check them to see how they respond, creepy things happen and there are some solid jumpscares. If you're a fan of the anomoly style games, you will love this one too.
Story 5/5
Re/Playability 5/5
Atmosphere 4/5
Scare Level 3/5
Controllers 3/5
Anomoly finding style game, very dark but interesting stories for each doll. 1 at a time, a doll will be "delivered" you have to check them to see how they respond, creepy things happen and there are some solid jumpscares. If you're a fan of the anomoly style games, you will love this one too.
The Backrooms: Lost and Found 13/30
Graphics - 3/5
Story - 1/5
Re/playability- 2/5
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Control - 4/5
It just felt like endless walking, no real direction, not the typical creepy-eerie feel that backrooms usually has to offer. it got quite boring quite fast unfortunately.
Story - 1/5
Re/playability- 2/5
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 1/5
Control - 4/5
It just felt like endless walking, no real direction, not the typical creepy-eerie feel that backrooms usually has to offer. it got quite boring quite fast unfortunately.
1666 Amsterdam DEMO 23/30
Graphics - 4/5
Story - 4/5
Re/playability- 5/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
Demo was really fun, I can't wait for the full release. Seems "different" dark and story rich. I was a little lost by the library search bit as i was clicking the area i needed to be but it didnt register, but got there eventually.
Story - 4/5
Re/playability- 5/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
Demo was really fun, I can't wait for the full release. Seems "different" dark and story rich. I was a little lost by the library search bit as i was clicking the area i needed to be but it didnt register, but got there eventually.
Broken Lore Don't Watch. Key Supplied 22/30
Graphics - 3/5
Story - 4/5
Re/playability- 5/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
Creepy, fun, typical feeling indie title. Has replayability for different endings, has a story that makes you want to push for answers. I'll be playing more Broken Lore Titles going forward.
Story - 4/5
Re/playability- 5/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
Creepy, fun, typical feeling indie title. Has replayability for different endings, has a story that makes you want to push for answers. I'll be playing more Broken Lore Titles going forward.
Unanswered 23/30
Graphics - 3/5
Story - 4/5
Re/playability- 4/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level -4/5
Control -4/5
The only "silly" feeling bit was the flooded tunnles. other than that, the game was good, had me on edge and scared me a few times. The story seems good and i cant wait to see the next "act" of this series!
Vigil 25/30
Graphics - 4/5
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 4/5
Atmosphere - 5/5
Scare Level - 4/5
Control - 5/5
A little frustrating at frist, but once you get the hang of it, this is really fun. Has a shart story and you get the "answers" quite fast. however, the things that really stands out is the blinking mechanic. I HIGHLY advise using a webcam to track blinking and use your own eyes at the control. The panic you feel as your eyes begin to dry slightly, but you know that THING is right behind you. It's something else! I really hope this has more added as I feel this can be expanded on more! Definately worth the play!
Days Without Incident 17/30
Graphics - 3/5
Story - 4/5
Re/playability- 2/5
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
Some bizzare parts, not really scary and a very confusing loop at one point, but overall, its not terrible. Fun little story that get a "ohh, what.... thats grim". It's worth a play for a free game.
Fears to fathom Home Alone 16/30
Graphics - 3/5
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 2/5
Atmosphere - 2/5
Scare Level - 2/5
Control - 4/5
Short little story. Has some creepy moments but feels too short to really build on anything. Not really worth it in my opinion, but it does have some creepy story aspect that many may enjoy.
Doll Imposer 26/30 - Gifted Key
Graphics - 4/5
Story - 5/5
Re/playability- 5/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 4/5
Control - 4/5
Jumpscares, replayability, coop modes, career and progression. nice paced learning curve and some pretty decent story. Highly reccommend, I'll be playing more of it, thats for sure!
Story - 5/5
Re/playability- 5/5
Atmosphere - 4/5
Scare Level - 4/5
Control - 4/5
Jumpscares, replayability, coop modes, career and progression. nice paced learning curve and some pretty decent story. Highly reccommend, I'll be playing more of it, thats for sure!
Fears to Fathom 18/30 - Gifted Key
Graphics -2/5
Story - 3/5
Re/playability- 3/5
Atmosphere -3/5
Scare Level - 3/5
Control - 4/5
The game was creepy, had unsettling feelings. It has some jumps. I got softlocked in the bathroom with mike, so dont go in there untill after hes visited the "john". I felt it was very slow paced and a lot of "time wasting" such as plating hide and seek, playing the board game (while a fun mini-game). I guessed the twist at the very start so was not the "Wow!" but I know many people love these types of games. Wirth a play, I'll likely play the other F2F games, but i wont re-play them
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