Absum

About Absum

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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94%Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story18 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Effective and well-timed jump scares that keep players on edge throughout the game.
Engaging and well-written story with interesting themes like time loops and a cursed clock, praised as impressive for a first game.
Great atmosphere and sound design that create a creepy, unsettling experience, supported by good voice acting and polished visuals.

Gameplay can be confusing due to lack of clear instructions, especially regarding camera usage and limited photo shots.
Some find the game overly reliant on common indie horror tropes and assets, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and unoriginality.
Inconsistent sound volume between voice acting and jump scares, and occasional performance or lighting issues detract from immersion.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The story is generally praised for being engaging, well-written, and atmospheric, often complemented by effective jump scares and a mysterious, creepy setting. Some players found it compelling and memorable, while a few considered it somewhat simplistic or dry. Overall, the narrative successfully maintains player interest and adds depth to the horror experience.
- “Played through all of this dev's games and he is elite when it comes to story and setting.”
- “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.”
- “Then we add on the very dry story with minimal jumpscare moments... and it's just not that great.”
- “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.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The gameplay receives mixed feedback, praised for smooth mechanics, immersive sounds, and effective jump scares, but criticized for lack of direction, frustrating controls, and unoriginal mechanics. While some find the experience engaging, others note it can be confusing and steeply priced for its brief duration. Overall, it shows potential, especially as a solo developer's project, but could benefit from clearer progression and more innovation.
- “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.”
- “But the lack of direction and frustrating mechanics made the experience more annoying than fun.”
- “Fairly basic and on-the-rails horror game, has some good little scares; not the easiest to follow mechanically for progression.”
- “Another problem is the camera mechanic.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie, unsettling aura maintained throughout the game, enhanced by excellent sound effects and effective jump scares. While some areas are a bit dark, the overall creepy ambiance and visual scares consistently keep players on edge.
- “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
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being good and immersive, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. While visually appealing and smooth, some users note that the visuals lack originality. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the game's atmosphere without technical issues.
- “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% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a mix of genuine jump scares and humor, delivering several funny moments amid its bloody horror setting. While humor is occasionally effective and adds to the experience, it is somewhat limited but enjoyable for players.
- “A fun and hilarious bloody horror game with creepy ghost girls in white dresses, smiling ghost faces, and more.”
- “Lots of genuine jump scares and funny moments.”
- “There were a couple of funny moments that caught me off guard; overall, a good game for someone who doesn't get scared easily.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experiences noticeable performance drops when opening the diary and inventory, indicating suboptimal optimization. Additionally, some visual effects, like the darkened film shaking mechanic, may hinder visibility and suggest further optimization is needed.
- “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.”