7 Days

About 7 Days

7 Days is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by IC Industries and was released on August 29, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. You find yourself in a dream-like world, and explore a different traumatic experience each day. Your choice determines if the boy accepts these moments and moves on, or stays in the past.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

music18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Deeply emotional and impactful narrative that resonates with players, especially those with personal struggles or trauma.
Beautiful hand-drawn art style and psychedelic, immersive soundtrack that greatly enhance the atmosphere and storytelling.
Multiple endings shaped by player choices add meaningful personal involvement and encourage replayability.

Minimalist gameplay with simple puzzles and lack of challenge may not appeal to players seeking more interactive or skill-based experiences.
Abstract and sometimes open-ended storytelling can be confusing or frustrating for those who prefer clear and direct narratives.
Some navigation and puzzle elements can be tricky or unintuitive, occasionally causing player frustration.

music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's music is widely praised as a phenomenal, heartfelt, and atmospheric masterpiece that deeply enhances the emotional storytelling and overall experience. Featuring an extensive, varied soundtrack of over 80 original tracks, it shifts seamlessly to match the game's mood and has captivated players to the point of listening outside the game. Many reviewers consider the soundtrack one of the best in gaming, integral to the game's unique vibe and emotional impact.
- “Music is used not just as background, but as a storytelling element that enhances emotional moments and guides the player’s experience.”
- “The music is also a work of art (I've been addicted to the OST since I heard the first few songs) and you can just tell that it's made with such passion.”
- “A varied soundtrack accompanies each stage of the journey, shifting between calm, melancholic, and more intense compositions depending on the scene.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The story is an emotionally resonant, introspective journey exploring memory, identity, and personal growth through the perspective of a young boy navigating his past over seven symbolic days. Praised for its heartfelt, relatable narrative, subtle yet impactful writing, and integration with beautiful art and music, it offers a quiet, thought-provoking experience that lingers beyond its short runtime. While some find its abstract and sometimes repetitive nature challenging, overall it delivers a deeply human and memorable story.
- “From the beginning, it becomes clear that this is not a game concerned with challenge in the conventional sense, but one that aims to explore memory, identity, and emotional growth through interactive storytelling.”
- “The story follows a young boy navigating a fragmented, dreamlike version of his past over the course of seven symbolic “days.” Each day represents a different stage of his life, touching on themes such as family relationships, personal struggles, and moments of loss or confusion.”
- “Not to mention that the story itself and how the player uncovers the past of the protagonist is extremely beautiful yet desolate, providing a sense of lukewarm comfort to those who have endured similar pasts.”
- “Additionally, the abstract nature of the storytelling can make certain elements feel ambiguous or open-ended, which may be frustrating for those who prefer clear and direct narratives.”
- “Recommended, if you're willing to take your time to experience the unremarkable story of an unremarkable person.”
- “The story is about a boy who listens to k-pop and smokes weed.”
emotional
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a deeply emotional and heartfelt narrative, exploring themes of memory, identity, and personal growth through evocative storytelling, music, and hand-drawn visuals. Players frequently describe it as a profoundly moving experience that resonates on a personal level, often evoking tears and lasting emotional impact. Its thoughtful, intimate approach prioritizes meaning and emotional depth over conventional challenge, making it stand out as a touching and courageous work.
- “From the beginning, it becomes clear that this is not a game concerned with challenge in the conventional sense, but one that aims to explore memory, identity, and emotional growth through interactive storytelling.”
- “The story follows a young boy navigating a fragmented, dreamlike version of his past over the course of seven symbolic “days.” Each day represents a different stage of his life, touching on themes such as family relationships, personal struggles, and moments of loss or confusion.”
- “The choices you make don’t just shape the narrative; they echo emotionally, lingering long after the screen fades to black.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's hand-drawn, simple yet expressive art style is widely praised for its haunting beauty and ability to evoke deep emotions and atmosphere, perfectly complementing the story's melancholic and nostalgic tone. Despite its minimalistic, sketch-like visuals, many reviewers find the graphics uniquely charming and integral to the game's immersive experience. Overall, the aesthetic is considered one of the standout features, elevating the game's emotional impact and artistic appeal.
- “The art style is surreal and hauntingly beautiful with hand-drawn environments that breathe life into memories, both tender and painful.”
- “The loose, rough hand-drawn style did a superb job evoking art-style dissonance and emphasized the game's atmosphere even more.”
- “The visuals might seem off-putting but they complement the setting perfectly and set up the atmosphere like no other game has.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its blend of simple, hand-drawn visuals and a melancholic, nostalgic tone enhanced by a stellar, deeply immersive soundtrack. The audio design and carefully paced storytelling work together to create an intentional, evocative experience that prioritizes mood and symbolism over complex mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere delivers a unique, chill, and emotionally resonant vibe that deeply engages players.
- “Rather than relying on complex mechanics or traditional gameplay loops, it builds its impact through atmosphere, symbolism, and player-driven choices.”
- “Combined with a deeply atmospheric soundtrack (I ended up adding some tracks to my likes on Spotify) and carefully paced storytelling, every moment feels intentional.”
- “The visuals are so simple and child-like, yet the colors and the general atmosphere give the game a sense of melancholic nostalgia.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal and intentionally simple, focusing on atmosphere, symbolism, and player-driven choices rather than complex mechanics or challenge. Key features include shifting perspectives to revisit past events and basic puzzle-solving involving item delivery and world swapping. Overall, the gameplay serves primarily to support the story and emotional experience rather than providing skill-based interaction.
- “Rather than relying on complex mechanics or traditional gameplay loops, it builds its impact through atmosphere, symbolism, and player-driven choices.”
- “One of the more notable mechanics involves shifting perspective to observe past events, allowing players to revisit moments from a detached or altered viewpoint.”
- “Gameplay is intentionally minimal, serving primarily as a vehicle for the story rather than a source of challenge.”
- “The puzzle gameplay is very basic, usually just delivering items between the characters, and you can also transfer between two worlds, which sometimes allows you to find new items and access certain objectives.”
- “The further I got towards the ending, it became less about gameplay but more introspective than I expected it to, which I am sure were the developers' intentions.”