Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner

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Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Night Shift Team and was released on October 28, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner places you in a haunting night shift at a remote roadside diner, where routine tasks hide sinister secrets. As eerie noises echo from the basement and a bloody moon hangs overhead, you must uncover the truth and survive until dawn. Experience tense first-person survival gameplay blended with unsettling atmosphere and a gripping story.

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Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

High-quality graphics and immersive atmosphere create a chilling experience that keeps players on edge.
Engaging gameplay that combines routine tasks with horror elements, making for a unique and enjoyable experience.
The game features a variety of tasks and mechanics that enhance replayability and challenge players to improve their scores.

The game can become frustrating due to overlapping tasks and a lack of clear instructions, especially in later stages.
Some players found the difficulty spike towards the end to be punishing, making it hard to progress without restarting.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in the story.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner" is generally praised for its solid mechanics, satisfying tasks, and effective sound design that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop that combines cleaning tasks with spooky elements, although some mechanics, like the had mechanic and power breaker, are criticized for lack of clarity and impact. Overall, while the game offers a visually impressive and enjoyable experience, some users feel it falls short in depth and value for its price.
- “I loved the aesthetics, the style, the gameplay mechanics, the spookiness, and the gradual ramping up of creepy events and new rules to follow.”
- “The gameplay is quite good; I liked going around trying to clean up the place and doing my best to keep it up, and the scares that it had accompanying me were nice for the most part.”
- “In conclusion, 'Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner' offers a visually impressive and mechanically solid horror experience with a variety of tasks that keep players engaged.”
- “I will agree with a lot of reviews in saying the had mechanic isn't explained very well and it's hard to tell when she's near.”
- “Sadly the money system you're working towards doesn't have any actual effect on the player or gameplay in any real way, and by the time you start enjoying and understanding the game's cleaning loop mixed with scary happenings, you're forced to just stop engaging with it entirely.”
- “The power breaker mechanic is forgotten about for pretty much a single use, and the ending of the game is practically handed to you.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
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The game's story, centered around a haunted diner, is engaging and features a surprisingly deep backstory that unfolds as players complete tasks. While many players enjoyed the creepy atmosphere and humor, some felt the storytelling was lacking in depth and could benefit from more elaboration. Overall, the narrative provides a fun and immersive experience, though its brevity and linearity may limit replayability.
- “The story is about you working a shift at a haunted diner, and as you go through the night, you start to learn why it’s haunted and the backstory behind the ghost.”
- “The underlying story was surprisingly deep for there not being a lot of it, so overall a good time.”
- “Fun short horror cleaning sim with a creepy story - perfect for Halloween.”
- “I would have liked a little more storytelling.”
- “This game had a lot of potential and was enjoyable at the beginning but sadly wasn't able to shine due to how short it forced itself to be to tell the story pretty much right at the end, and how it throws out the cleaning and money systems entirely.”
- “The story is... well, I'm not even certain I understood. I may have even accidentally run past some lore I had to read, so I can't comment much on it. From what little I think I know, it seems alright.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received widespread praise for their high quality and aesthetic appeal, effectively enhancing the eerie atmosphere of the horror experience. Recent updates have replaced generative AI assets with original artwork and voiceovers, further elevating the visual and auditory immersion. Overall, players appreciate the impressive visuals and smooth mechanics, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “I loved the graphics and the setup of the diner.”
- “The game boasts impressive visuals that enhance the eerie atmosphere, complemented by smooth and responsive controls.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great sound design, an excellent entry from an indie developer.”
- “Additionally, as mentioned above, this game uses generative AI for all of its voices and artwork instead of hiring artists and supporting the indie horror and creative community.”
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- “High-quality graphics and mechanics: the game boasts impressive visuals that enhance the eerie atmosphere, complemented by smooth and responsive controls.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, enhanced by high-quality graphics, detailed environments, and effective ambient sound design. Players report feeling a constant sense of dread and suspense, with jump scares and eerie sounds contributing to a haunting experience that keeps them on edge throughout. Overall, it successfully creates a spine-tingling atmosphere that is perfect for horror enthusiasts.
- “The game does a fantastic job of creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on edge from start to finish.”
- “The atmosphere is haunting, with every creak and flicker of the diner lights making me question if I'm really alone.”
- “This game is impressive due to the originality of the idea and the spine-chilling atmosphere; it really makes you feel you're alone at the diner in the middle of the night.”
- “The coyotes outside, the horses galloping... just sounds added to the game, but they make all the difference to set a chilling atmosphere!”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised for its fantastic quality and retro tunes, enhancing the overall atmosphere and storytelling. It effectively complements the visuals and contributes to the game's ambiance, although some players find it adds to the tension during intense gameplay moments. Overall, the sound design, including music and effects, is considered a strong point of the game.
- “The visual is beautiful and the music is good; nothing better than some retro tunes!”
- “Great storytelling, great sounds and music, great ambience, awesome jump scares.”
- “Music is fantastic.”
- “It's a lot of juggling multiple things, and the ghost will start a hunt at the same time as the music plays and the candlestick moves. She'll just wander in front of the locker, so you can't even get out to turn off the other things, leaving you dead either way.”
- “I was so angry I turned my frustrations into a music video.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with minimal incentives to replay after completing the main storyline. However, some players find value in attempting to improve their scores, particularly due to the competitive element introduced by a score card feature that encourages challenges among players.
- “The addition of a score card at the end makes the game replayable, and people in the Discord are already challenging each other to get the highest score.”
- “I don't see any replayability in it either.”
- “- limited replayability: once the main storyline is completed, there is minimal incentive for replay, as the game lacks additional modes or varying outcomes.”
- “Has some replayability if you want to try to beat your previous score by earning more tips.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it brought them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “I cried.”
- “The story touched my heart deeply.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with users rating the story as exceptionally funny, indicating a strong comedic element that enhances the overall experience.
- “The story was hilarious and kept me laughing throughout.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the quirky characters and their funny interactions.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the save system that necessitates significant backtracking, making the experience feel repetitive and time-consuming. Some users suggest that a second playthrough may be required to fully engage with the grinding elements.
- “Even after the update, the save system means a lot of backtracking, which became a little tedious for me.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

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Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner is a survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner was released on October 28, 2024.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner was developed by Night Shift Team.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner is a single player game.

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