Absum

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Absum is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by MixoGames and was released on October 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ethan Cross hasn’t heard from his mother in weeks. He decides to check on her at the family home but what he finds is silence, locked doors, and rooms that feel wrong. Trapped in a decaying house bound to a cursed clock. Explore, survive, and uncover what time has forgotten.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story15 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Effective and well-timed jump scares that keep players on edge without overusing them.
Strong atmospheric and eerie environment with good sound design and creepy visuals.
Engaging story with interesting narrative elements and optional multiple endings.

Gameplay can be confusing due to unclear instructions and progression cues.
Short playtime, leaving some players wanting a longer experience.
Some technical issues such as inconsistent volume levels, occasional performance drops, and limited camera mechanics that may require restarting.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being engaging, well-written, and effectively creepy, with well-timed jump scares and atmospheric horror elements enhancing the experience. Players appreciate the mysterious and layered narrative, often involving time loops and unsettling settings, though some find it straightforward or average. Overall, it is considered a strong highlight that keeps players invested and eager for more.
- “The story was good, engaging, and actually kept me interested the entire time.”
- “The house constantly shifting around you is freaky in all the right ways, and the little story bits you find actually make you want to dig deeper.”
- “Very impressive game considering it's a fully self-taught project, short but sweet with an interesting story.”
- “The storyline was just meh.”
- “I will expect better next time for my 10 bucks but I would recommend indie fans pick this story up.”
- “6/10, story was alright and at least fluent and for the price pretty solid.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay is generally smooth and visually appealing with effective jump scares and immersive sound, offering solid mechanics like the diary and flashlight features. However, some find it basic, on rails, and occasionally confusing in terms of progression, with camera mechanics and story elements lacking originality. Overall, it shows potential, especially as a solo developer project.
- “The graphics looked great, the gameplay was smooth, and I had zero technical issues.”
- “Great game for a starter project, would love to see what the future has for this solo developer, solid gameplay, jump scares for the first run through were on point.”
- “Immersive gameplay with great sounds and graphics.”
- “Gameplay-wise, there’s not much to say.”
- “Another problem is the camera mechanic.”
- “Fairly basic and on the rails horror game, has some good little scares; not the easiest to follow mechanically for progression.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its consistent creepiness, effective jump scares, and excellent use of ambient and triggered sound effects that create an unsettling aura. While some lighting can be a bit dark, it generally enhances the eerie mood throughout the game.
- “10/10 for atmosphere, the sound effects, both ambient and triggered, were excellent at creating an eerie and unsettling aura (at exactly the right volume too).”
- “There were plenty of jumpscares to keep me on edge, and the atmosphere stayed consistently creepy the whole way through.”
- “The jump scares are effective, the atmosphere is superb!!!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for being good and immersive, contributing to smooth gameplay and an engaging atmosphere. While visually appealing, some users noted that the graphics and mechanics lack originality. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics looked great, the gameplay was smooth, and I had zero technical issues.”
- “Immersive gameplay with great sounds and graphics.”
- “This was a really good game, the graphics were good and there was just the right amount of jump scares.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game blends horror and humor effectively, featuring genuinely funny moments alongside spooky jump scares. While not overwhelmingly comedic, the humor adds a playful touch to the creepy haunted house setting.
- “A fun and hilarious bloody horror game where you explore a haunted house full of ghost girls in white dresses, smiling creepy face ghosts, body bags, and more.”
- “Lots of genuine jump scares and funny moments.”
- “There were a couple of funny moments in the game that caught me off guard, making it a good experience overall.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Optimization issues are evident, with noticeable performance drops when opening the diary and inventory. Additionally, the dark visuals during the film-shaking mechanic hinder visibility, suggesting a need for further refinement.
- “On the other hand, the diary and inventory cause a noticeable performance drop each time you open them.”
- “I like the idea of shaking the film to expose the image, but the fact that everything is dark so you can't see what you're doing feels like a bug or a definite need for optimization.”