BRUTALISMUS: Dystopia

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BRUTALISMUS: Dystopia is a single player casual simulation game with horror, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by ETERNIDAD and was released on July 31, 2025. It received neutral 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 17 reviews

music9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game presents a well-done, eerie Brutalist environment with minimalist architectural design, appealing especially to fans of brutalism and architecture.
The soundtrack is highly praised, with fitting atmospheric music that enhances the emotional tone and immersion throughout the game.
Offers a thought-provoking, meditative experience with a dystopian story that explores themes of creation, isolation, and capitalism, suitable for players interested in artistic and experimental walking sims.

Technical issues such as lack of graphic settings, excessive GPU usage, persistent head-bob animation causing discomfort, grammar errors, and occasional glitches detract from the experience.
Gameplay is very minimal and often unclear, with slow movement speed, unclear controls, and occasional frustrating design like cycling between worlds without clear direction.
Concerns about the use of AI-generated assets without disclosure and a perception of the game feeling rushed, poorly polished, or lazy reduce its credibility and overall quality.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its eerie and fitting atmosphere, particularly the echoing guitar solo in the red area, which enhances the emotional and unsettling tone of each level. The soundtrack, composed by two talented artists, ranges from ambient sounds to compelling melodies that perfectly complement the brutalist environments and overall mood. Some minor volume inconsistencies are noted, but overall the music significantly enriches the immersive experience.
- “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.”
- “Unexpectedly, the soundtrack is also quite compelling, ranging from interesting semi-musical ambient sounds to excellent music.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Brutalismus Dystopia is a brief, roughly 30-minute experience that offers thoughtful and reflective storytelling through minimalist gameplay and atmospheric architectural design. While not groundbreaking, it provides a compelling and immersive narrative that appeals to those who appreciate experimental, mood-driven narratives, though its niche style may not captivate everyone.
- “The story takes around 30 minutes to finish and is nothing mind-blowing, but it's a thought-provoking experience for sure.”
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a minimalist, thought-provoking walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere, mood, and architectural storytelling.”
- “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.”
- “The story takes about 30 minutes to finish and is nothing mind-blowing.”
- “Actual game mechanics are very sparse – 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 reveals story snippets.”
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a minimalist walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere and architectural storytelling, which may limit its appeal to a niche audience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Brutalismus Dystopia is minimalist and sparse, focusing mainly on exploration and simple interactions that contribute to its atmospheric and meditative experience. However, the mechanics can feel unclear and basic, with some technical issues and excessive loading screens detracting from the overall flow.
- “Brutalismus Dystopia is a minimalist, thought-provoking walking simulator that trades gameplay complexity for atmosphere, mood, and architectural storytelling.”
- “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.”
- “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 triggers story snippets.”
- “You should also make gameplay elements more straightforward and minimize loading screens if you can; I think I almost got whiplash, bruv!”
- “While the game’s interaction mechanics are minimal and occasionally unclear, and technical shortcomings like spelling mistakes and lack of basic settings hold it back, these flaws don’t fully detract from the meditative experience it offers for 20-30 minutes.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Brutalismus Dystopia delivers a haunting and immersive atmosphere through its minimalist, brutalist architecture and ambient music, creating a tense and thought-provoking experience. The game's slow pace enhances its mood, making it especially appealing to those who appreciate architectural storytelling and eerie, dystopian environments.
- “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.”
- “Amazing atmosphere and some really cool locations.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are visually engaging and captivating, keeping players hooked, but the game lacks customizable settings like v-sync or graphical adjustments, limiting control over performance and visuals.
- “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.”
- “The game settings are almost non-existent, and nothing can be changed in terms of graphics or even v-sync.”
- “There is no v-sync option or any graphical settings you can adjust.”
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's brutalist world creates an eerie yet striking atmosphere, complemented by a fitting and occasionally exceptional soundtrack that effectively enhances the emotional tone of each area.
- “Its brutalist world is eerie yet striking, paired with a fitting and at times exceptional soundtrack that enhances the emotional tone of each area.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally solid with only minor glitches and grammatical issues, which are understandable given its status as a one-person indie project. These small flaws do not significantly impact the overall experience.