Death On Holly Ridge

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Death On Holly Ridge is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by MixoNat and was released on December 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Christmas Eve, a delivery driver turns onto Holly Ridge & becomes trapped inside a decaying house of death. Reality fractures as something hunts her through rooms that shouldn’t exist. Survive the night, uncover the truth behind the house, & escape the snowy nightmare, if escape is even possible.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story13 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Engaging and well-paced storyline with a fitting scary atmosphere and unique holiday horror theme.
Strong puzzle design that is straightforward yet challenging enough to be enjoyable, with some genuinely clever moments.
Impressive voice acting using real actors (no AI voices), enhancing immersion and emotional depth; developer interaction with players is appreciated.

Some issues with sound design, including overly loud or harsh jump scare effects and inconsistent audio levels.
The game can be very dark at times, making it difficult to see or progress without specific items; automatic item usage could improve this.
Minor bugs, glitches, and occasional clunky controls along with some typos, which affect overall polish but do not ruin the experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being engaging, well-paced, and emotionally resonant despite its short length. It features a mix of mystery, humor, and festive or spooky elements, with some players appreciating the unique twists and multiple endings. While voice acting quality varies, the atmosphere and storytelling receive consistent commendation.
- “The story is engaging and well thought out and there are a few nice twists in the tale.”
- “The concept was amazing, I loved the storytelling, and the endings were both so cool.”
- “This one was very short, and I didn't care about all the scares, but I found the story just as basic as relatable, somewhat emotional and understandable, and the atmosphere... it just worked.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s atmosphere is widely praised for its effective horror elements, creepy and immersive ambiance, and strong contribution from sound and storytelling. While some find it highly engaging and well-paced, others feel it doesn’t fully reach its potential despite good visuals and voice acting. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances the horror experience.
- “I enjoyed my playthrough and felt the game had great pacing, a fitting scary atmosphere, nice visuals, and surprisingly good voice acting.”
- “Otherwise the sound here is perfect in playing its own part in delivering atmosphere; a key ingredient in horror games.”
- “The atmosphere was so brilliantly creepy!”
- “The atmosphere tries to carry things, but it never fully clicks into something engaging.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features solid performance with a distinctive neo-PS2 stylized visual approach that enhances its eerie, Silent Hill-like atmosphere. Users appreciated the fitting scary ambiance and overall good visuals, despite some technical issues related to graphics card compatibility.
- “I enjoyed my playthrough and felt the game had great pacing, a fitting scary atmosphere, nice visuals, and surprisingly good voice acting.”
- “Graphics and performance were solid.”
- “I loved the stylization of this game with an almost neo-PS2 style of graphics.”
- “I couldn't finish the game due to my graphics card not being set up for this type of engine (I assume?), but I've watched what I couldn't complete online.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and top-quality experience, seamlessly complementing the captivating story.
- “10/10 top story and gameplay”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game is well-optimized, delivering solid graphics and smooth performance. However, voice acting quality varies, with some lines sounding artificial while others add emotional depth.
- “Graphics and performance were solid.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is conveyed through a relatable and understandable story that, while basic, effectively evokes feelings. Although the scares may not impact all players, the overall atmosphere enhances the emotional experience.
- “This one was very short, and I didn't care about all the scares, but I found the story just as basic as relatable, somewhat emotional and understandable, and the atmosphere... it just worked.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences some minor bugs and glitches, but they do not significantly impact overall stability or gameplay enjoyment.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features vibrant, colorful lighting that enhances its humor, delivering numerous hilarious moments alongside ghostly jumpscares for a bloody fun experience.
- “The lighting is super colorful and full of hilarious moments and ghostly jumpscares, a bloody fun game”

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Death On Holly Ridge is a simulation game with horror theme.

Death On Holly Ridge is available on PC and Windows.

Death On Holly Ridge was released on December 11, 2025.

Death On Holly Ridge was developed by MixoNat.

Death On Holly Ridge has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Death On Holly Ridge is a single player game.

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