Dead Apples Dare

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Dead Apples Dare is a single player action game. It was developed by BoxLoafEnd and was released on September 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dead Apples Dare is a walking simulator where you follow a mysterious video filmed during the eponymous dare. Explore a quiet road as time shifts from day to night, searching for hidden apple piles and secrets while avoiding hazards. With no combat and a unique VHS-style visual filter, the game emphasizes atmosphere, exploration, and tension.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive visuals and a unique aesthetic that stands out among indie titles.
It creates an immersive atmosphere with great sound design and engaging vibes, particularly during the rain and thunder sections.
The game is a fun, short experience that can be completed in one session, making it appealing for achievement hunters.

The gameplay is minimal, feeling more like a walking simulator or tech demo with little real progression or engagement.
The game is very short, lasting only about 20 to 30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some aspects, like the voice acting, were criticized for feeling artificial, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive aesthetic, particularly the stunning sky visuals and effective day-to-night transitions. While some assets may be repurposed, the overall consistency and stylish design contribute to a visually appealing experience, especially for an indie title. Players appreciate the atmospheric elements, such as rain and thunder, which enhance the immersive quality of the game.
- “Best sky graphics in a computer game.”
- “Visuals are impressive for an indie game, the day to night transition is cool and the rain and thunder section with good headphones is just awesome.”
- “A lovely little indie game with stylish visuals.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is minimal, often described as lacking engagement and depth, resembling more of a tech demo than a fully realized experience. While the game offers about 30 minutes of content, its limited scope and humor fail to justify its existence for many players.
- “The store page is very clear you only get about 30 minutes of gameplay here, which is appreciated for its honesty.”
- “There's no gameplay to speak of, which is fine, but the game isn't really engaging or funny enough to justify its own existence in spite of that.”
- “In terms of gameplay, there's not much here; it feels kind of like a tech demo that, if it gets enough interest, could expand into other things.”
- “The store page is very clear that you only get about 30 minutes of gameplay here, which is appreciated for its honesty.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as somewhat amusing, but many users feel it lacks the engagement and depth necessary to make it worthwhile, ultimately questioning its overall value.
- “Admittedly, it's pretty funny.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immaculate and impeccable quality, creating a compelling and immersive experience that enhances the horror elements of the short walking simulation.
- “Super short horror walking sim with immaculate atmosphere and vibes.”
- “Impeccable atmosphere!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as decent, with players appreciating the character design and the visual elements, such as the transition from day to night. However, there is an implication that it may not be particularly strong or impactful.