Dead Exhale

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Dead Exhale is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by ODale Studios and was released on October 27, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Make a sound on your mic, and something will hear you. This isn’t your typical monster. He won’t just hunt you, he’ll toy with you. And as you get better, he adapts, evolving to match your skill in this tentacle-infested nightmare.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and alluring visual style, showcasing the developer's creativity and artistic vision.
The sound design is exceptional, creating a tense atmosphere that keeps players on edge and enhances the horror experience.
The progression system allows players to develop skills over time, making deaths feel less punishing and maintaining a sense of progress.

The game suffers from janky mechanics and a lack of polish, making it feel like an asset flip rather than a cohesive experience.
Puzzles are poorly designed and often frustrating, with little guidance provided to help players understand what to do.
Many players found the game not scary, with the monster's AI being underwhelming and failing to create a genuine sense of fear.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features intriguing mechanics that may require some trial and error to master, with limited tutorials that some players appreciate. However, the overall experience is marred by jankiness, and while the game shows potential, the impact of certain mechanics, like the monster's hearing ability, feels minimal. Players express mixed feelings about the game's value relative to its length and story.
- “The breath mechanic took me a bit to figure out, though it should be pretty apparent to most. I'm not very observant, and splitting my attention while streaming doesn't help.”
- “I feel like the game has a lot of potential, and there are some genuinely interesting mechanics and aesthetics, but the game does get weighed down by the jank.”
- “The breath mechanic took me a bit to figure out, though it should be pretty apparent to most (I'm not very observant, lol, and splitting my attention while streaming doesn't help).”
- “I had to figure a few mechanics out over time through trial and error, but I appreciated the very limited tutorials and lack of excessive hand-holding.”
- “The mechanic of the monster being able to hear you didn't really seem to affect the gameplay all that much.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it fails to deliver on its promises of horror and immersion. Critics note that while some enjoy the tension created by sound and environment, others find the atmosphere lacking in genuine fear and originality, with repetitive gameplay and unconvincing monsters detracting from the overall experience.
- “The feeling of constantly being on edge mixed with the atmosphere and sound the environment creates.”
- “The atmosphere doesn't justify this excuse of a game, especially with the promises it made.”
- “The game can't maintain its atmosphere and just constantly bombards you with 'scary' sounds.”
- “But the monster isn't scary or clever, the atmosphere isn't frightening, and the missions—they're nothing to write home about.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics showcase good artwork and design, highlighting interesting mechanics and aesthetics; however, the overall experience is hindered by technical issues and jank.
- “The artwork and design are impressive.”
- “The graphics are visually stunning and enhance the overall experience.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics truly brings the game world to life.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with users finding it unoriginal and uninspiring. The monster fails to evoke fear, and the overall atmosphere and missions do not enhance the gameplay experience, leading to a perception that the game does not justify its price.
- “It's hard to say that since I support a bunch of indie games, but given the length, story, and overall gameplay, it isn't worth the price.”
- “But the monster isn't scary or clever, the atmosphere isn't frightening, and the missions—they're nothing to write home about.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that exploration is enjoyable and rewarding, with ample opportunities to discover chests and items without it becoming tedious.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game offers limited replayability, as many players feel satisfied after their initial playthrough and do not feel compelled to experience it again.
- “All in all, I was satisfied enough after completing the first playthrough; I didn't feel compelled to do another run after, so there isn't much replayability for me.”