Burial

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Burial is a single player hack and slash game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Revvalution Studio and was released on April 8, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

THE GAME IS ALREADY RELEASED ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3554790/Burial A videographer receives the task of filming a wake in an old Soviet apartment. But he soon realizes that something terrible is lurking within these walls. And in the middle of the room there is a closed coffin... Do you believe in the supernatural? Average Demo time: 10 minutes The full version of the ga…

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Atmospheric and creepy setting with well-designed Soviet-era apartment environment.
Effective and well-timed jump scares that maintain tension without relying on cheap shocks.
Concise, focused psychological horror experience with minimalist gameplay and strong environmental storytelling.

Directionless gameplay and unclear objectives that lead to frustration and repetitive wandering.
Short game length with an abrupt or cliffhanger ending that leaves players unsatisfied.
Some technical issues including clunky movement, awkward controls, and occasional rough animations that break immersion.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Burial is generally praised for its original, psychological horror elements and atmospheric, ambiguous storytelling that enhances tension without relying on typical horror clichés. While some find it disturbing and memorable with well-placed scares, others criticize it for being short, occasionally directionless, or lacking resolution. Overall, it offers a slow-burn, haunting narrative that appeals to fans of atmospheric dread over explicit plot clarity.
- “The atmosphere is definitely creepy, the jumpscares are well done, and the story felt original enough that it didn’t come across as recycled horror tropes.”
- “Burial is a tightly focused psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere, restraint, and environmental storytelling rather than spectacle or complex mechanics.”
- “Rather than delivering a clear-cut story with explicit answers, the game leans into ambiguity, which enhances its psychological impact.”
- “Bad jumpscares, directionless gameplay that involves walking around until something happens, which is a trend that needs to go away, and just a terrible story.”
- “The story is short and not creative by any means; it's incredibly lazy and the jump scares aren't even real scares.”
- “Also, there is a story hole since you end up in the basement somehow, then continue going down 7-8 more levels.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
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The gameplay is minimalistic and focused on atmosphere and storytelling rather than complex mechanics, which some players appreciate for maintaining mood but others find limited and directionless. Critics mention predictable triggers and lack of engaging mechanics, resulting in mixed reactions about its effectiveness in delivering horror. Overall, gameplay is seen as straightforward but not particularly innovative or immersive.
- “Burial is a tightly focused psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere, restraint, and environmental storytelling rather than spectacle or complex mechanics.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are intentionally minimal.”
- “Bad jumpscares, directionless gameplay that involves walking around until something happens, which is a trend that needs to go away asap, and just a terrible story.”
- “This simplicity ensures that nothing distracts from the mood, but it also means the experience will feel limited to those expecting more mechanical depth.”
- “Many reviews are bashing this game and its mechanics.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
42%
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy, tense, and immersive, effectively creating a slow-burn, psychological horror experience. It balances well-crafted jump scares with environmental storytelling, fostering a haunting and engaging mood without relying on cheap shocks or complex mechanics. Despite minor technical flaws, the atmosphere stands out as a key strength, praised for its originality and ability to maintain suspense throughout.
- “Burial is a tightly focused psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere, restraint, and environmental storytelling rather than spectacle or complex mechanics.”
- “For players who appreciate slow-burn horror, ambiguous storytelling, and atmospheric dread over action or spectacle, Burial offers a concise but haunting journey that lingers in the mind long after it ends.”
- “When the game does employ more overt scare moments, they feel earned rather than cheap, emerging naturally from the atmosphere instead of relying solely on abrupt shocks.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the graphics to be good and improved compared to previous versions, contributing positively to the overall experience, though they are not seen as exceptional.
- “The graphics have improved massively.”
- “Short game, good graphics, decent gameplay.”
- “Graphics were good.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mix of awkward and somewhat amusing moments, with some users finding certain jump scares unintentionally funny. Overall, the humor adds a quirky charm alongside the game's visual scares.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features melodic background tracks that some found captivating and reminiscent of Silent Hill, though it was not scary and occasionally disrupted immersion for certain players.
- “The addition of melodic music in the background was the part that really captivated me; it gave Silent Hill vibes in that respect.”
- “It wasn't scary, the music broke the immersion, and the gameplay was annoying.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any performance issues.
- “No performance issues.”