Casa Caballero

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Casa Caballero is a single player shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Pananong Games and was released on July 19, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Casa Caballero is a first-person survival horror game set in a mysterious Philippine house where your missing colleagues vanished. Explore eerie rooms, solve puzzles using scattered clues, and confront hostile entities with limited weaponry. Immerse yourself in a chilling story inspired by Philippine folklore and uncover dark secrets to survive and escape.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Casa Caballero offers a unique horror experience rooted in Filipino folklore, providing a fresh perspective in the genre.
The game features impressive visuals and sound design that create an immersive and tense atmosphere, enhancing the overall horror experience.
Puzzles are straightforward and engaging, rewarding curiosity without being overly frustrating, making for a satisfying gameplay experience.

The game suffers from optimization issues, including lag and performance drops, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as combat and inventory management, feel clunky and could benefit from clearer instructions and improvements.
The game is quite dark visually, making it difficult to spot key items and navigate effectively, which can lead to frustration.

atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its effective sound design, lighting, and attention to detail, creating a rich and immersive experience that captures a sense of dread and anxiety. Reviewers highlight the game's strong ties to Filipino folklore, which enhances its mysterious and atmospheric qualities, making it a standout indie horror title. Overall, the combination of visuals, storytelling, and jump scares contributes to a compelling and memorable horror experience.
- “What a great indie horror game, it's a little bit on the shorter side but the atmosphere is there, I love all the small details the dev team put in the game.”
- “Set in 1975 and rooted in Filipino folklore, this game instantly pulled me in with its heavy atmosphere, rich storytelling, and a constant creeping sense of dread.”
- “The atmosphere, the sound design, and those sudden jump scares?”
- “The spooky atmosphere and the jump scares are so effective, and the voice acting is superb.”
- “The atmosphere is so well done.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The gameplay offers a mix of straightforward puzzles and tense moments, providing a decent hour of engaging first-person survival horror for a low price. However, issues with optimization and unclear item hints can lead to frustrating softlocks, though the experience improves as players progress. The integration of mythology into the gameplay is praised, but clunky combat mechanics detract from the overall experience, suggesting that a tutorial could enhance player understanding.
- “Puzzles are straightforward and gameplay was tense.”
- “For $5 USD, I got about an hour of pretty good first-person Filipino indie survival horror with decent atmosphere and mostly fun gameplay!”
- “The way it weaves mythology into the gameplay is masterful.”
- “Optimization and some gameplay design ruin the experience as some essential items are not hinted properly or not at all, leading to softlocks or just running around not knowing what you need to find.”
- “A prompt or quick tutorial would greatly improve clarity for players unfamiliar with the mechanics.”
- “Clunky combat mechanics: during fight-back sequences, aiming and shooting can feel unresponsive or inconsistent.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its intriguing and unfolding narrative, particularly its rich connection to Filipino folklore and a haunting atmosphere. However, some players noted plot holes, abrupt endings, and a lack of depth, suggesting that while the storytelling is compelling, it could benefit from more development and clarity, especially for international audiences. Overall, the narrative offers a mix of engaging elements but leaves some players wanting more in terms of resolution and accessibility.
- “I really liked how the story slowly unfolds and keeps you guessing about what’s real and what’s not.”
- “- Compelling storytelling: the narrative centered around the tikbalang and local folklore is both rich and haunting.”
- “Set in 1975 and rooted in Filipino folklore, this game instantly pulled me in with its heavy atmosphere, rich storytelling, and a constant creeping sense of dread.”
- “I think it's a major plot hole that the main character would explore this haunted place alone and without a friend.”
- “The game's too short and needs more depth in storytelling; there's intrigue but it lacks a proper conclusion.”
- “I got stuck trying to find some story-related items due to them blending in a bit too well with the environment.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's graphics are praised for their impressive visuals, eerie details, and top-tier aesthetics, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the experience. However, some players noted issues with optimization, including frame rate drops and bugs affecting gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, there are areas for improvement in performance and story coherence.
- “The visuals and eerie details make it feel like you’re actually trapped in that haunted house.”
- “Amazing visuals.”
- “The lighting, shadows, and overall aesthetic are top-tier for an indie title.”
- “I wish the game were more optimized; it had some heavy frame rate drops compared to its graphics, and it would not lock my cursor to one of my two monitors, so I had to disable one of the two. Parts of the inventory seemed to get stuck on the screen, and I'll admit that the bunker part of the game was more annoying than fun. It felt like I had to do some silly tricks to make progress.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere are lacking; while the lighting and shadows are decent, they don't elevate the overall aesthetic as much as they could.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and do not match the expectations set by modern indie titles, making the experience less immersive.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting heavy frame rate drops, cursor issues across multiple monitors, and laggy performance that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, some gameplay design choices lead to confusion and potential softlocks, indicating that further optimization and bug fixes are needed to enhance playability. While the game shows promise as a first project, its current state may hinder enjoyment for many players.
- “Optimization would greatly improve performance and accessibility.”
- “I wish the game were more optimized; it had some heavy frame rate drops compared to its graphics, and I had to disable one of my two monitors because it wouldn't lock my cursor to one of them.”
- “I wish the game were more optimized. It had some heavy frame rate drops compared to its graphics, and it would not lock my cursor to one of my two monitors, so I had to disable one of them. Additionally, parts of the inventory seemed to get stuck on the screen. I'll admit that the bunker part of the game was more annoying than fun, as it felt like I had to do some silly tricks to make progress. Plus, the story ends very abruptly, but for a first project, this is really cool!”
- “Optimization and some gameplay design ruin the experience, as some essential items are not hinted at properly or not at all, leading to softlocks or just running around not knowing what you need to find.”
- “The game has obvious inspiration from the Resident Evil series, which is nice, but I don't fully recommend it with the current level of optimization.”