An Exorcism

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An Exorcism is a single player action game. It was developed by Authogin and was released on December 25, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "An Exorcism," you play a reverend tasked with performing a tense ritual to banish a demon from a woman named Erin, bound in a dilapidated basement. Engage in dialogues with both Erin and the demon while solving challenging puzzles to uncover the demon's origin and true name. Immerse yourself in an atmospheric, suspenseful experience as you piece together clues to save her soul.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The atmosphere is immersive and effectively builds tension, enhancing the overall horror experience.
The escape room-style puzzles are engaging and satisfying to solve, adding depth to the gameplay.
The game has potential for replayability with different demons and the developer is responsive to feedback and updates.

The game suffers from a lack of clear direction and tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand what to do.
Repetitive jump scares and some bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
Certain mechanics and interactions are too subtle or buggy, which can hinder progression and enjoyment.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively drawing players into a creepy setting that enhances the overall experience. The combination of engaging puzzles, impressive graphics, and effective voice acting contributes to a captivating environment, while the well-placed jumpscares maintain tension throughout gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that keeps players invested, even upon replay.
- “The atmosphere pulls you in right away, and the escape room-style puzzles added so much to the mystery instead of feeling random.”
- “However, the atmosphere is very immersive, and figuring out and banishing the demon remains fun even on replays.”
- “The atmosphere is great, the setting is creepy, and the puzzles will keep you occupied while the jumpscares sprinkled into the mix will scare your socks off!”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and engaging mechanics, which effectively maintain player interest. However, some users noted that certain interactions can be unclear, leading to confusion about progression, and that specific items may not be utilized as expected until later in the game. Despite these issues, the core gameplay experience is ultimately considered phenomenal.
- “The gameplay felt smooth and engaging, and I liked how everything worked together to keep me interested.”
- “Edit: changing my review to positive as the core gameplay is phenomenal!”
- “I will say that the items (bell, holy water, etc.) are a little deceptive; I thought they would be needed throughout the gameplay to interact with the demon and get hints, but they are actually for the final act only. However, I managed to work that out eventually.”
- “I will say that the items (bell, holy water, etc.) are a little deceptive. I thought they would be needed throughout the gameplay to interact with the demon and get hints, but they are actually for the final act only. I managed to work that out eventually.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality and contribution to the game's atmosphere, with many users finding them astounding and fantastic. However, some players feel that despite the strong visuals, the unclear objectives and tedious puzzles detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics, clues, atmosphere, and voice acting were astounding.”
- “It has a cool atmosphere and decent graphics, and the puzzles are fun.”
- “The graphics, the sound, and the scares are all fantastic.”
- “The graphics, the sound, and the scares are all fantastic; however, the objectives are not very clear at all, the puzzles become tedious and annoying, and what could be a great game with plenty of flavor just becomes a chore.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with reports of buggy item interactions and tools malfunctioning for some players, despite a generally good performance and visual appeal. While it offers great value for its price, the lack of clear direction and repetitive jump scares contribute to a mixed experience.
- “The game looks and runs great, and for its price, it offers excellent value!”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “Item interactions were buggy – some tools simply didn’t work as intended during my playthrough, even though they worked fine on another account.”
- “Looks good, but there is no clear direction on what to do, and the game features repetitive jump scares and buggy mechanics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is praised for delivering impressive performance, particularly highlighted by user experiences.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimization.”
- “The performance enhancements make a noticeable difference, providing a seamless experience throughout.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game offers moderate replayability due to the presence of different demons and random scares in each playthrough, encouraging players to adapt their strategies. However, some elements, such as item spawns and wall messages, remain consistent, which may limit the overall variety in repeated sessions.
- “On top of it, the game has some replay value with different demons, random scares, and paranormal events!”
- “There is some replayability in this game as there are different demons each time, so you need to use different items to fight the demon at the end. However, I believe the spawns for items and the messages on the walls remain the same each time.”
- “On top of it, the game seemingly has some replay value with different demons, random scares, and paranormal events.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while the game's graphics, sound, and scares are impressive, the unclear objectives and tedious puzzles lead to a grinding experience that detracts from overall enjoyment, turning what could be a great game into a chore.
- “The graphics, the sound, and the scares are all fantastic; however, the objectives are not very clear at all. The puzzles become tedious and annoying, and what could be a great game with plenty of flavor just becomes a chore.”