BORZOI

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BORZOI is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Yotam Levanon and was released on October 30, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

BORZOI is a first-person survival horror game where you are relentlessly hunted by a giant, demonic Borzoi dog. You play as a park ranger assigned to Foster Park, a once-peaceful nature reserve turned nightmare. Tasked with locating a missing colleague, you quickly realize the park harbors dark secrets. As you explore its eerie trails and abandoned sites, the horrifying truth behind its cursed hi…

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Strong and eerie horror atmosphere with genuinely scary moments, well executed sound design, and clever jump scares.
Engaging and well-designed puzzles that are rewarding and not overly complicated, enhancing the gameplay experience.
Intriguing story with multiple endings, rich lore, and thoughtful details that encourage exploration and replayability.

Gameplay bugs and glitches, including invisible walls, rendering issues, and odd enemy collision behaviors, detract from immersion.
Combat mechanics are underdeveloped and feel unnecessary, which may frustrate some players.
Some UI and interaction inconsistencies, such as unclear objectives, repeated interact icons, and limited replayability for certain items.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its high-quality, gripping psychological horror that effectively creates a creepy and immersive experience. Players appreciate the spooky setting, eerie sounds, and overall unsettling vibe, which significantly enhance the storytelling and puzzle-solving. Despite some technical issues, the atmosphere remains a standout feature that strongly appeals to horror fans.
- “If you enjoy proper, high quality psychological horror, this atmosphere is absolutely worth your time.”
- “From the moment you step into its crumbling warehouse and hear the faint scrape of steps somewhere behind you, the atmosphere just grips you.”
- “The story and enemies were so intriguing, the puzzles were very satisfying to solve, and the atmosphere was fantastically creepy.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is praised for its intriguing, layered narrative that unfolds through exploration, blending memories and hallucinations to enhance the horror atmosphere. While some find it simple, many commend its clever details and effective balance with gameplay elements, making it a compelling experience. Overall, the story contributes significantly to the game’s creepy and immersive appeal.
- “It’s rare for a horror title to balance storytelling, exploration, and experimentation this well.”
- “The story and enemies were so intriguing, the puzzles were very satisfying to solve, and the atmosphere was fantastically creepy.”
- “The graphics, combat mechanics, story, and buggy gameplay all speak to a game that was probably created faster than Stephen King wrote and published Cujo.”
- “Decent enough simple story.”
- “The more you explore, the more you realize there’s an entire story hidden beneath the surface, half memories, half hallucinations.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay offers a solid and fun experience with unique moments and a spooky atmosphere, including jump scares and engaging puzzles. However, it is marred by bugs and some janky mechanics that detract from overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, it impresses with innovative ideas and tense combat.
- “Overall, this is a solid game by a solo developer with decent gameplay and fun to be had.”
- “The graphics, combat mechanics, story, and buggy gameplay all speak to a game that was probably created faster than Stephen King wrote and published Cujo.”
- “Gameplay is terrifying... one wrong move and... bam!”
- “What impressed me most were a few ideas I hadn’t seen before, little moments of gameplay that make you question what’s real and what the game is doing to you.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally perceived as rushed and unpolished, contributing to an overall impression of a hastily developed game.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and overall experience, suggesting a rushed development process.