Anomalum

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Anomalum is a single player simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by LeonnCamayo and was released on August 16, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

You awaken in Anomalum, trapped in an endless nightmare. Observe your surroundings and check the clock to escape. Attention to detail and exploration of liminal spaces are crucial to your freedom. RULES Do not ignore anomalies. If you detect anomalies, retreat immediately. If there are no anomalies, advance. Clock times indicate your progress. FE…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and surreal visuals with a strong liminal and anomaly-style design.
Immersive atmosphere with haunting soundscape and compelling puzzle-focused gameplay.
Great value and enjoyable gameplay despite short runtime, praised as one of the top anomaly games.

Very short gameplay length, typically completed within 20-30 minutes.
Minimal narrative depth, relying heavily on player interpretation.
Some visibility issues and lack of options to adjust settings can impact gameplay experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is clever and puzzle-focused, centered around a "spot the anomalies" mechanic that many find fun and engaging. However, some feel that the strong emphasis on visuals and mood can overshadow the gameplay experience. Overall, it offers a brief but enjoyable puzzle challenge reminiscent of other anomaly-finding games.
- “Clever, puzzle-focused gameplay with a unique 'spot the anomalies' mechanic.”
- “It tries to take the anomaly gameplay and turn it into a full game, and I love that idea.”
- “A very fun, trippy liminal anomaly game with extremely fun gameplay and awesome graphics.”
- “Spotlight on visuals and mood may overshadow gameplay for some.”
- “Description doesn't lie, about 20 minutes of gameplay.”
- “It's the same gameplay as any other 'find the anomalies' games.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features unique, surreal, and haunting visuals with a strong liminal design that greatly enhances its immersive atmosphere. While the graphics are praised as excellent and integral to the mood, some feel the focus on visuals may occasionally overshadow gameplay. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to a gripping and memorable experience.
- “Really unique, surreal visuals... but very short.”
- “The game’s strengths are in its immersive soundscape, haunting visuals, and tight pacing—making for a gripping, if brief, experience.”
- “A very fun trippy liminal anomaly game with extremely fun gameplay and awesome graphics.”
- “Spotlight on visuals and mood may overshadow gameplay for some”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal and not central to the game, offering only a simple plot that players can piece together through environmental clues. It is best suited for those seeking a mental challenge rather than a narrative-driven experience.
- “You can still try it though if you like to challenge your mind, probably to practice your attention and memorization span, but don't expect some kind of overarching plot if you like story-driven games.”
- “You can still try it though if you like to challenge your mind, probably to practice your attention and memorization span, but don't expect some kind of overarching plot if you like story-driven games.”
- “On top of that, there's a simple plot for you to figure out based on the clues in your environment.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for being deeply unsettling and immersive, establishing a tense mood rapidly within the first 30 minutes.
- “Deeply unsettling atmosphere achieved in under 30 minutes.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users found the humor particularly effective in the final segment, describing it as hilarious.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users experiencing significant performance issues and feeling it offers poor value for the price.
- “14 minutes of poorly optimized crap - that's what I got for 4 euro.”