BRUTALISMUS: Dystopia

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BRUTALISMUS: Dystopia is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ETERNIDAD and was released on July 31, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Can you escape the structures of your own mind? Brutalismus is a short, first-person experience where you’ll explore the decaying remains of the mind of a brutalist architect fractured by his own obsessions. In this psychological walking simulator, vast empty plazas, towering monolithic structures, and impossible corridors reflect the unraveling of a haunted mind. As you move deeper, fragmente…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted atmosphere and striking Brutalist environments that appeal to architecture enthusiasts.
The soundtrack is exceptional, enhancing the eerie and immersive experience throughout the game.
Thought-provoking dialogue and themes related to creation and isolation provide a reflective experience for players.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor performance, a non-functional settings menu, and a distracting head-bobbing animation.
Many assets appear to be AI-generated without disclosure, leading to concerns about the game's authenticity and quality.
The gameplay is overly simplistic and linear, with minimal interaction mechanics and a lack of clarity on objectives.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly with an eerie soundtrack that complements the brutalist environments. Reviewers highlight the exceptional quality of the compositions, especially the echoing guitar solo in the red area, and note that the music effectively shifts to match the player's surroundings. Overall, the soundtrack is described as compelling and well-crafted, significantly contributing to the game's emotional tone.
- “The eerie feeling created by the soundtrack, especially in the red area level near the end with the guitar echoing solo, is incredibly well done.”
- “Its brutalist world is eerie yet striking, paired with a fitting and at times exceptional soundtrack that enhances the emotional tone of each area.”
- “Really enjoyed the music; it worked well within the atmosphere of the various settings.”
- “Even though one soundtrack was somewhat louder than the others, and the volume could be adjusted, the overall feel was spot on.”
- “The soundtrack is well composed and enhances the unsettling mood.”
- “We walk through a brutalist style-like environment and get accompanied by a soundtrack that is fitting to each level.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Brutalismus Dystopia" is a brief, 30-minute experience that, while not groundbreaking, offers a thought-provoking narrative set in a minimalist, brutalist world. Players engage with the environment primarily through simple interactions, emphasizing atmosphere and architectural storytelling over complex gameplay. Its reflective nature and unique design may appeal to a niche audience, leaving a lasting impression despite its brevity.
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a minimalist, thought-provoking walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere, mood, and architectural storytelling.”
- “The story takes about 30 minutes to finish and is nothing mind-blowing, but it's a thought-provoking experience for sure.”
- “Actual game mechanics are about as sparse as they come – aside from moving around the world interacting with statues, the only means of interaction in Brutalismus Dystopia are a single button that pushes buttons and gives story snippets.”
- “If you appreciate reflective storytelling, experimental design, and brutalist architecture, Brutalismus Dystopia is worth the short 30-minute journey—though its appeal may definitely be more niche than mainstream.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Brutalismus Dystopia" is characterized by its eerie and unwelcoming brutalist landscape, creating a thought-provoking experience that emphasizes isolation and architectural storytelling. The minimalist design and slower pace enhance the immersive quality, making it particularly appealing to architecture enthusiasts, while the accompanying music complements the various settings effectively.
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a short, atmospheric walking simulator that explores the tension between creation and isolation within a heavy brutalist landscape.”
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a minimalist, thought-provoking walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere, mood, and architectural storytelling.”
- “Its slower pace makes it more of an experience to absorb, with architecture enthusiasts sure to enjoy the eerie, unwelcoming atmosphere.”
- “Brutalist dystopia is a minimalist, thought-provoking walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere, mood, and architectural storytelling.”
- “Really enjoyed the music as well; it really worked well within the atmosphere of the various settings.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "Brutalismus Dystopia" is minimalist, primarily involving movement and a single interaction button to engage with the environment and uncover story snippets. While the mechanics are sparse and sometimes unclear, the game compensates with a strong atmospheric and architectural focus, providing a meditative experience despite some technical flaws.
- “While the game’s interaction mechanics are minimal and occasionally unclear, these flaws don’t fully detract from the meditative experience it offers for 20-30 minutes.”
- “Actual game mechanics are about as sparse as they come – aside from moving around the world interacting with statues, the only means of interaction in Brutalismus Dystopia are a single button that pushes buttons and turns, giving story snippets.”
- “While the game’s interaction mechanics are minimal and occasionally unclear, technical shortcomings like spelling mistakes and lack of basic settings hold it back.”
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a minimalist, thought-provoking walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere, mood, and architectural storytelling.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are visually captivating and engaging, drawing players in with their compelling presentation. However, the lack of customizable settings, such as v-sync and other graphical options, limits user control over the visual experience.
- “Short and sweet, it will leave no one unsurprised, as the story and graphics it presents are disturbingly captivating. I found myself not wanting to take my eyes off the screen on multiple occasions.”
- “The game settings are almost non-existent, and nothing can be changed in terms of graphics or even v-sync.”
- “This means you have a lot more frames to work with than necessary, as there is no v-sync option or any graphical settings you can adjust.”
- “Short and sweet, it will leave no one unsurprised, as the story and graphics it presents are disturbingly hooking; I found myself not wanting to take my eyes off the screen on multiple occasions.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users acknowledge minor issues such as grammar and slight glitches, but they generally find these problems forgivable given the game's status as a one-man indie project.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
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The game's brutalist world is both eerie and visually striking, complemented by an exceptional soundtrack that effectively enhances the emotional tone of each environment.
- “Its brutalist world is eerie yet striking, paired with a fitting and at times exceptional soundtrack that enhances the emotional tone of each area.”