Days Without Incident

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Days Without Incident is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by We Create Stuff and was released on October 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

It has been ___ days without incident. Working off no more than an old newspaper clipping, your investigation has brought you to an old metalworks factory, abandoned after a series of mysterious deaths. The people of Ebenflow live in the shadow of this awful tragedy; they may want to forget, but you've come to find the truth of what happened to the factory and its workers. Why did they get sick? W…

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Audience ScoreBased on 203 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Strong and creepy atmosphere with effective lighting and sound design that builds tension without relying on jump scares.
Short, free, and polished indie horror experience featuring interesting puzzles, creative level design, and a few memorable enemies and boss fights.
Accessible gameplay with simple combat mechanics and light storytelling connected to other We Create Stuff titles, providing nostalgic and thematic continuity.

Short game length with a rushed and somewhat underwhelming final boss encounter that lacks challenge and tension.
Clunky combat mechanics including awkward axe swings, poor hit detection, and limited ammo for firearms affecting gameplay satisfaction.
Lack of difficulty settings, no proper checkpoint system, and occasional minor bugs or performance issues detract from the overall experience.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The story is generally seen as simple but atmospheric, blending classic horror elements with intriguing mysteries and light survival aspects. While some find it brief or somewhat unclear, many appreciate the chilling vibe, compelling plot hints, and potential connections to a larger narrative in related titles. Overall, it is praised for delivering a solid horror experience without relying on jump scares, leaving players eager for further story development.
- “It had a good story (that was really creepy and disgusting), some cool enemies and a super fun boss fight at the end.”
- “Really eerie atmosphere and a compelling story complete with the paranoia of not knowing what is around the corner.”
- “The story is the standard company did something with some weird matter and things turned to chaos.”
- “I'm not quite sure the story survives contact with, well, the boss-fight (I'm assuming that it is Gary) in so far as I'm not sure I understand the mechanism by which such a being could be created other than by unnatural unexpected death causing monstrous manifestations from beyond the grave, but sure, it's a horror game so we can totally handwave that sort of granular plot nit-picking.”
- “Story is straightforward and it's about 45 minutes to an hour on your first play-through but once you understand everything it could be 30 minutes or less.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
Gameplay is praised for its interesting and unique mechanics, especially its subtle horror elements and well-crafted atmosphere, though some find the combat clunky or slow and the overall mechanics somewhat brief and simplistic. While the game feels solid and straightforward, certain features like the leaning mechanic are seen as underutilized, and enemy AI can be predictable and not very challenging. Overall, the gameplay offers a fresh experience that is enjoyable despite some rough edges.
- “The [spoiler]bathroom loop part[/spoiler] was a great twist on a very common horror game mechanic because you almost couldn't tell that it happened.”
- “The weapons make you feel powerful, and the gameplay is easy and straightforward to learn, so you always know what you’re supposed to be doing.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, fun and spoopy, with some cool mechanics.”
- “We have many elements from other games mixed here together and the result is quite good, albeit gameplay is a bit clunky.”
- “Then we have a leaning mechanic that wasn't used by me in the entire playthrough because it's useless.”
- “Back on track with actual gameplay, the enemy encounters aren't hard: they stop when they attack, do practically no damage, there are medkits everywhere and they are basically twigs with 'red cone vision' who follow a set path... except one it seems.”
atmosphere
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a creepy, tense atmosphere through effective use of lighting, sound design, and dynamic environments, often evoking the eerie feeling of an abandoned factory. While the scares may be mild, the consistently unnerving and immersive ambiance keeps players on edge and deeply engaged.
- “The atmosphere, sound design, and levels are top-notch.”
- “As a fan of urban exploration videos, this really does well with capturing the grungy atmosphere of an abandoned factory, and really lends itself well to providing an uncomfortably chilling experience.”
- “Again, despite my quibbles, the core gameplay is solid, and the atmosphere is creepy and unnerving, which is all you can ask for in a horror game.”
- “The atmosphere for me was lacking too.”
- “Some of the graphics are a little primitive, and the melee combat (as is so often the case) gargles gooch (it's almost inevitable that no matter how well you time your axe blows, you're going to suffer some damage), but damnit all, there's some serious atmosphere on display here, and the gameplay is quite enjoyable.”
- “This game has a very spooky atmosphere and just about the last place I want to go is into the warehouse.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, being praised for their fitting, creepy art style and atmospheric design, though some users find them simplistic or primitive. While the visuals effectively enhance the game's horror vibe, limited customization and occasional technical issues with graphics settings are noted. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics of the game perfectly fit the creepy vibe, and the monster design matches the atmosphere very well.”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics are cool and simple; I like it.”
- “And it's free, though I have to give a minus point because my PC had issues with the graphics settings (you can't change them).”
- “Some of the graphics are a little primitive, and the melee combat (as is often the case) is frustrating because no matter how well you time your axe blows, you still suffer damage, but there is serious atmosphere on display.”
- “The game's graphics are similar to the 'Half-Life 2 horror map' aesthetic, which might appeal to some but limits originality.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is notably tedious and challenging, often requiring multiple attempts or "lives" due to ineffective combat mechanics that make defeating monsters frustrating and time-consuming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There I meet monsters upon whom my axe, after tediously switching to it from my torch, seems pretty much useless.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "In Sound Mind" is widely praised for perfectly complementing the game's chilling and atmospheric horror vibe, enhancing the overall experience without relying on jump scares. Its soundtrack effectively creates a sense of dread and immersion, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “I love the music; it is perfect!”
- “Free or not, this game is a wonderful mix of music, horror, charm, and everything to keep you satisfied.”
- “The background music is very chilling, creating vibes rather than relying on real jump scares.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent optimization, running smoothly at high frame rates on advanced hardware despite the limitations of the Unity engine. Developers effectively overcame Unity's typical performance challenges by implementing thorough optimizations and lighting techniques.
- “I breezed through the entire game with zero performance issues on my 1440p 165hz display with 165 fps.”
- “The developers did a great job baking their lights and optimizing their game. Even though Unity is really good at making DX11 optimized games, I congratulate the devs for taking a step further and tweaking it themselves.”
- “As a fellow Unity developer myself, I know how problematic Unity is. Even today, it struggles with Vulkan and DX12 games due to horrendous performance issues, forcing developers to have no other choice.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its stability, with users noting the absence of glaring bugs or glitches, resulting in a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- “I truly enjoyed this bug-free game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively delivers intense and nerve-racking emotions, creating a psychological horror experience that makes players feel genuinely unsettled and on edge.
- “Very good game, incredibly nerve-racking and made me feel like I was going crazy in the way that a horror game should.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is minimal but effective, with concise storytelling and some character designs that create a spooky and memorable first impression.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express skepticism toward the game's monetization, associating free games with intrusive ads and potential risks, though they found this particular experience acceptable despite initial distrust.

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Days Without Incident is a survival shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes.

Days Without Incident is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Days Without Incident.

Days Without Incident was released on October 22, 2025.

Days Without Incident was developed by We Create Stuff.

Days Without Incident has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Days Without Incident for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Days Without Incident is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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