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 overwhelmingly 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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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story12 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features amazing jump scares and a well-written storyline that keeps players engaged.
Graphics and atmosphere are impressive, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
For a first-time developer, the game is well put together with solid gameplay and effective scares.

Some players found the game to be short, leaving them wanting more content.
There are issues with performance, such as frame rate drops and inconsistent sound levels.
The game mechanics can be confusing at times, making it difficult to progress without clear objectives.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The game's story has received widespread praise for its engaging and well-crafted narrative, featuring elements like time loops and a shifting house that enhance the horror experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful integration of jump scares and atmospheric tension, with many describing the storyline as both creepy and compelling. While some found it less original compared to other titles, the overall consensus is that the story is a standout aspect, making it a worthwhile experience for indie horror fans.
- “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.”
- “There was thought put into the story and how the game flowed.”
- “Definitely not for the faint of heart and definitely a 10 out of 10 for jump scares and for the story.”
- “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
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, immersive graphics, and effective jump scares, making it suitable for beginners. However, some players find the mechanics basic and the camera system problematic, with a lack of originality in visuals and progression. Overall, it offers a solid experience, particularly for a solo developer's project, but may not appeal to those seeking more complex gameplay.
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and smooth performance, contributing to an immersive experience. While some reviewers noted that the visuals and mechanics lack originality, the overall presentation is considered strong and enhances the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “The visuals and mechanics are not original.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently creepy and effectively enhanced by numerous jump scares, keeping players on edge throughout. While some areas may be a bit too dark, the overall ambiance and visual scares contribute to a superbly unsettling experience.
- “There were plenty of jump scares to keep me on edge, and the atmosphere stayed consistently creepy the whole way through.”
- “Good creepy atmosphere and visual scares.”
- “The jump scares are effective; the atmosphere is superb!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of genuine jump scares and unexpected funny moments, creating a balance between horror and comedy. While some players found only a few standout humorous instances, the overall experience is described as fun and entertaining, particularly for those who appreciate a lighthearted take on the horror genre.
- “Beat the game with 75% achievements, 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, but overall, as a person who doesn't really get scared, it's a good game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Users have reported noticeable performance drops when accessing the diary and inventory, indicating a need for optimization. Additionally, the dark visuals when attempting to shake the film to expose images have been criticized as either a bug or a sign of poor optimization.
- “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.”
- “On the other hand, the diary and inventory come with a weird 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.”