7 Days

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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. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss. Your choices will determine if he finds hope and wakes up or falls into darkness. Experience unique environments, calming music, and an emotional story in this immersive adventure. …

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

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Emotionally powerful and deeply relatable story that resonates strongly with players who have experienced trauma or mental health struggles.
Stunning hand-drawn art style and a beautifully atmospheric, nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the emotional impact and overall experience.
Compact and focused gameplay with multiple endings and replay value, delivering meaningful narrative experiences within a short playtime.

The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more or feeling that the story ends abruptly.
Navigation can be tricky at times, with some players needing guidance to progress, especially in complex areas.
Some writing and character dialogue can feel abrupt or overly metaphorical, which might not appeal to all players.

music
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The game's music is widely praised for its deeply atmospheric and passionate soundtrack, featuring over 80 original tracks that significantly enhance the emotional depth and overall experience. Many players describe the music as a standout aspect, with a chill, beautiful vibe that perfectly complements the art and storytelling, often listening to the soundtrack repeatedly outside the game.
- “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.”
- “I guess there's not too much more I can say besides that this game is also incredibly cheap for its high quality, especially in regards to the soundtrack (which has 84 original songs and clocks in at 3 and a half hours); I absolutely, positively recommend giving this game a shot if you have the bucks to spare, it was very much worth it.”
- “The soundtrack is one of the best in all games I've ever played.”
story
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The story of "7 Days" is deeply personal, emotionally impactful, and relatable, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and acceptance through intimate, atmospheric storytelling. Its simple yet thoughtful narrative is enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn art and a phenomenal soundtrack, creating a poignant experience that resonates on a human level. While some feel the story could be tighter or less repetitive, its honest and delicate approach sets it apart from typical narrative games.
- “With each passing day in the story, the game peeled back layers not just of the protagonist’s past but also drew unexpected and deeply relatable parallels to my own lived experiences.”
- “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.”
- “For anyone seeking a story that’s honest, intimate, and deeply human, 7 days delivers in ways most games only aspire to.”
- “Recommended, if you're willing to take your time to experience the unremarkable story of an unremarkable person.”
- “The story of the game is semi-abstract, with little direct backstories given to the characters.”
- “The story is about a boy who listens to k-pop and smokes weed.”
graphics
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The game's hand-drawn, sketch-like art style is widely praised for its unique, surreal, and haunting beauty that perfectly complements its melancholic and nostalgic atmosphere. Despite its simple visuals, the artistry effectively evokes strong emotions and deepens the storytelling experience, making it stand out as one of the most visually striking games, especially within the RPG Maker genre. Many users highlight how the visuals, combined with an exceptional soundtrack, create a powerful and intimate aesthetic that resonates deeply.
- “The art style is surreal and hauntingly beautiful with hand-drawn environments that breathe life into memories, both tender and painful.”
- “The sketch style of the game might be a little deceiving, this is one of the prettiest games to come out of RPG Maker, or honestly any game in general. It has simple visuals, but the vibes it creates are just sublime, admittedly a bit on the arthouse end of the spectrum.”
- “The sketch style of the game might be a little deceiving. This is one of the prettiest games to come out of RPG Maker, or honestly any game in general. It has simple visuals, but the vibes it creates are just sublime, admittedly a bit on the arthouse end of the spectrum.”
- “The visuals might seem off-putting but they complement the setting perfectly and set up the atmosphere like no other game has.”
- “The visuals are so simple and child-like, yet the colors and the general atmosphere give the game a sense of melancholic nostalgia.”
emotional
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"7 Days" is widely praised for its deeply emotional and heartfelt storytelling, resonating strongly with players through personal, reflective themes and impactful choices. Its touching narrative, complemented by beautiful art and music, evokes powerful feelings, often moving players to tears and offering reassurance amidst its portrayal of life's hardships.
- “7 days is genuinely one of the most emotionally intense games I’ve ever played.”
- “The choices you make don’t just shape the narrative; they echo emotionally, lingering long after the screen fades to black.”
- “It's a very personal game full of topics that are touching and are executed beautifully.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its deeply immersive and intentional feel, enhanced by a melancholic, nostalgic art style and a stellar, evocative soundtrack. The combination of simple, hand-drawn visuals and carefully paced storytelling creates a unique, captivating vibe that evokes strong emotional resonance and a sense of escapism.
- “Combined with a deeply atmospheric soundtrack (ended up adding some tracks to my likes on Spotify) and carefully paced storytelling, every moment feels intentional.”
- “It is a game that has so much weight and atmosphere it is unbelievable.”
- “Navigating the world, I often felt a sense of escapism, mainly because the music and the art were just so chill and beautiful, just great atmosphere overall.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is simple and puzzle-based, primarily involving item delivery and world-switching mechanics that add some depth. It leans towards an introspective experience rather than complex gameplay, enhanced by nostalgic, childlike visuals that create immersion. Overall, the gameplay is straightforward but effectively supports the game's reflective narrative.
- “The further I got towards the ending, it became less about gameplay but more introspective than I expected it to, which I am sure was the developers' intention.”
- “This game has very childish drawings that create a nostalgic feel with short and simple gameplay but also make it very immersive, especially the part where you have to press to remember your buried memories.”
- “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 puzzle gameplay is very basic, usually just delivering items between the characters, and you can also transfer between 2 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.”