Claire

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Claire is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by TS GAMES LLC and was released on July 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Claire is a single-player horror simulation game set in 1963, where you explore the abandoned home of your estranged sister, uncovering dark family secrets and supernatural forces. Combining exploration, puzzles, and psychological horror, it creates a dense, haunting atmosphere with an intriguing story and striking graphics. The game builds dread through silence and consequence rather than jump scares.

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Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

story31 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Claire is a fantastic sequel to Ethel, expanding on the lore and providing a deeply immersive and terrifying experience with excellent sound design and voice acting.
The game features well-timed jump scares and a creepy atmosphere that keeps players on edge, making it a must-play for horror fans.
Multiple endings and engaging puzzles add replay value, while the overall story is well-crafted and emotionally intense.

The lack of manual save options and distant checkpoints can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially after significant progress.
Some players found the darkness in certain areas too overwhelming, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall enjoyment.
A few puzzles were considered vague or overly complicated, which could lead to confusion and hinder the flow of the game.

story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Claire" is widely praised for its depth and engagement, building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, "Ethel." Players appreciate the intricate narrative that intertwines with environmental storytelling, voice acting, and a mix of jump scares, creating a rich and immersive experience. The game is noted for its ability to keep players on edge while exploring themes of horror and family, with multiple endings that enhance replayability.
- “The story expands from the first game, with a different branch, focusing more on the bad ending of Ethel, and making the story very interesting.”
- “It blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and psychological horror into a tightly crafted story that kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The story is fantastic and is woven masterfully to make a complete experience with Ethel.”
- “As far as gameplay and the story goes, I knew we were in trouble when the main protagonist walks into a house she has not been inside in over ten years and immediately notices that a book is missing from a bookshelf, like she would know this how?”
- “This game is heavy on obtuse puzzle solving and deep diving into a mature intricate story.”
- “Very few times are we amazed by developers... especially in this day and age where most games are mass produced with little to no effort: lackluster story or no story at all... AI generated everything!!!”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning visuals and immersive sound design, contributing to a captivating atmosphere. However, some users noted issues such as lighting glitches, frame rate drops, and limited graphical settings, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciated the optimization and the game's ability to deliver a visually engaging horror story without significant performance issues.
- “Love the graphics as well as the lore in this game.”
- “The visuals are stunning, the sound design is immersive, and the voice acting is top-notch.”
- “Highly recommend had a great time playing it; the graphics were fantastic and the story is great.”
- “There are also some other issues such as a strange graphical lighting glitching on the left side of the screen that is obvious in certain dark areas, some random frame rate drops, no 4K resolution, the only graphic setting is low to high, you cannot remap the controls, you can only crouch in certain spots, you cannot sprint, and player movement is too slow.”
- “There are also some other issues such as a strange graphical lighting glitching on the left side of the screen that is obvious in certain dark areas, some random frame rate drops, no 4K resolution, the only graphic setting is low to high, you cannot remap the controls, you can only crouch in certain spots, you cannot sprint, and player movement is too slow.”
- “I was happy to see it wasn't a mess of an unoptimized UE5 game with unnecessary Lumen and Nanite that too often leads to terrible performance and a load of temporal graphical distortion like is seen way too often these days.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its ability to evoke fear and tension without relying heavily on jump scares. Reviewers highlight the well-crafted, creepy environment that enhances the overall experience, complemented by thoughtful puzzles and a compelling story. The game's ability to create an enticing and enveloping atmosphere contributes significantly to its success as a horror title.
- “This game really blew me away with its detail in the story, the atmosphere was top notch and how attracted I was to the villain.”
- “The atmosphere is very well done and conveys the fear you should be feeling in this game, and the scares are well-timed and do seem to be really thought out.”
- “The game doesn’t rely on constant jump scares — instead, it builds fear through tension, silence, and atmosphere in a way that’s rare in indie horror.”
- “It all combines to form such a creepy atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and effective expansion of the lore from the first game, offering a compelling mix of horror elements. However, some players found certain narrative choices, such as the protagonist's uncanny awareness of missing items, to be questionable. Overall, the gameplay experience is engaging and varied.
- “The way this game introduced new mechanics and expanded on the lore aspects from the first game was just top-tier.”
- “There is a good mix of different types of horror gameplay too.”
- “As far as gameplay and the story goes, I knew we were in trouble when the main protagonist walks into a house she has not been inside in over ten years and immediately notices that a book is missing from a bookshelf, like she would know this how?”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional depth of "Claire" is highlighted by its intense, immersive storytelling and unsettling atmosphere, surpassing its predecessor, "ethel." Players commend the game's effective environmental storytelling and strong voice acting, which enhance the emotional experience, eliciting a wide range of feelings from laughter to tears and fear.
- “Claire is a masterful follow-up to Ethel, and somehow manages to be even more emotionally intense, immersive, and unsettling.”
- “Massive respect to the developer for making something so emotionally layered and terrifying.”
- “The game has lots of environmental storytelling and has nice voice acting for its characters; all of the notes and objects you find are read to you in a largely convincing emotional way.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its solid optimization, avoiding the common pitfalls of Unreal Engine 5 titles that often suffer from performance issues and graphical distortions. Players appreciate the immersive horror experience it delivers without the distractions of poor performance or unstable lighting and shadows.
- “I was happy to see it wasn't a mess of an unoptimized UE5 game with unnecessary Lumen and Nanite, which too often leads to terrible performance and a load of temporal graphical distortion that is seen way too often these days.”
- “It has perfectly fine graphics to tell an immersive horror story without the distraction of poor performance and unstable lighting/shadows.”
replayability
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The game offers two distinct endings that significantly alter the story's direction, enhancing its replayability by encouraging players to explore both outcomes.
- “As I have found so far, I believe there are two endings for this game, which adds to the replay value, and both endings take the story in different directions.”
- “The game offers multiple choices that significantly impact the storyline, encouraging players to replay it to explore all possible outcomes.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to try, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it hard to put down.”
- “As I have found so far, I believe there are 2 endings for this game, which adds to the replay value, and both endings take the story in different directions.”
- “The game lacks significant choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs, making it feel repetitive after the first run.”
- “Once you complete the game, there isn't much incentive to go back, as the side quests and collectibles don't change the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by moments like the maniac's laughter during chase sequences, which adds to the overall fun and enjoyment, making it a memorable experience for players. Users express excitement for future content from the developer, indicating a strong appreciation for the comedic elements.
- “The maniac laughing while being chased was just the cherry on top! I had so much fun streaming this and cannot wait for whatever Tony Shoulders puts out next!”