Abandoned Stories: Inherited Silence

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Abandoned Stories: Inherited Silence is a single player casual simulation game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by _atfs and was released on March 18, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Can you survive the night in a house that doesn’t want you there? Trapped inside a quiet home with something watching you, Maria must uncover the truth behind a growing nightmare. Explore every corner, solve unsettling puzzles, and survive unpredictable events in this retro-inspired psychological horror experience. Nothing is random. Nothing is safe. And someone is always closer than you think.…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story3 positive mentions

Creates a strong, uneasy atmosphere with effective tension and mystery, delivering a memorable psychological horror experience.
Simple but engaging story and mechanics, with thoughtful cinematics and immersive gameplay.
Incorporates unique elements such as wheelchair-bound protagonist mobility, enhancing immersion and adding challenging, well-designed chase and puzzle segments.

Chase scenes can become repetitive or feel rough after multiple attempts due to their speed.
Mobility mechanics could be more realistic to increase challenge, particularly in chase sequences.
Some predictability in story and occasional silliness, though this is often embraced by the game.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for being simple yet effective, delivering an engaging and cinematic experience with solid world-building. While somewhat predictable and occasionally silly, it embraces its narrative style to provide a fun and immersive thrill ride. Overall, players found it compelling and enjoyable, especially for a short game.
- “The story is simple but effective, and the idea of a 'new home' not being safe works really well.”
- “This was such a crazy yet organized horror game that I wish I could experience for the first time again. The story was great and the game was very cinematic and immersive.”
- “Solid story to boot which had me hooked immediately; the story and world building is top notch!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its simple yet effective mechanics that complement its psychological horror theme. The unique element of the player being wheelchair-bound enhances immersion, though some feel mobility could be more challenging for added realism. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and fitting for the game's premise.
- “A short and sweet psychological horror game with interesting mechanics and gameplay.”
- “Simple but effective mechanics.”
- “The whole premise of us being wheelchair bound also added to the overall immersion; the mobility could have been made a tad more unwieldy but from a gameplay perspective I understand.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this horror game are highly praised for their unique and extraordinary assets, creating an engaging and immersive atmosphere. Users appreciate the visual quality and cinematic animations, noting that while retro graphics are optional, maintaining the game's horror characteristics is essential. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “I loved the visuals and the cinematic animations.”
- “This horror game has extraordinary assets and the visual elements are impressive, making it stand out as the best horror game experience I've had.”
- “The graphics strike a balance between retro style and unique horror characteristics, enhancing the game's atmosphere without losing its distinctive feel.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is notably tense and unsettling, with a pervasive silence that effectively maintains a strong sense of unease throughout the experience.
- “Abandoned stories: inherited silence creates a strong, uneasy atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor, particularly in the "chase" scenes, is initially amusing but tends to lose its impact after a couple of repetitions.