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Death Palette

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
99% User Score Based on 900 reviews

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Death Palette is a single player action game with a horror theme. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A horror/mystery game where you must survive seven days with a cursed painting.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews
story564 positive mentions
monetization120 negative mentions
  • Engaging and emotionally impactful storyline that gradually unfolds with captivating plot twists.
  • Unique and appealing art style combined with a fitting atmospheric soundtrack.
  • Challenging yet fair puzzles that require creative thinking and attention to detail.
  • Minimal and non-intrusive ads that do not disrupt gameplay experience.
  • Multiple death endings add replayability and encourage exploration.
  • Smooth controls and gameplay that complements the story well.
  • Some puzzles may feel confusing or require trial and error, leading some players to look up solutions or get frustrated.
  • Game length is relatively short, and some players wished for a longer or more expanded story.
  • A few players found the story or dialogue pacing slow or the lore initially confusing.
  • Certain interactive areas and UI elements, such as touch precision or color selection, can be slightly frustrating.
  • Lack of voice acting and some dialogue presentation aspects were noted by some as a downside.

  • story

    1,078 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story of the game is widely praised as compelling, emotionally impactful, and beautifully crafted, with many players becoming deeply invested in its mysterious and bittersweet narrative. It unfolds gradually through puzzles and dialogue, revealing a unique, dark yet touching tale centered on a painting and its characters, marked by unexpected twists and poignant endings. Overall, the storytelling is considered the game's standout feature, delivering a rich, immersive experience that resonates strongly with players despite the game's simplicity and short length.

    • “The gameplay was simple, but the story made it fit the simplicity. Although the actual gameplay mechanics are quite simple, mostly just moving the screen around and interacting with objects in the world, the story is extremely compelling, and the simplicity of the game is addicting!”
    • “The story is the best thing about this game, followed by the music. Every ending made me want to know more, and the way the story slowly unfolds kept me hooked from start to finish. The storyline, the animation, the puzzles, and how everything comes full circle even the post credits.”
    • “This game was amazing, I thought it would be lame at first, just another cheesy, half-baked horror game, but I was hooked when I realized the story was so deep. I cried and smiled at the end, and the gameplay was good. In the end, I felt sorry for her; she's not evil, just lost. To sum it up: great story with depth and emotion, challenging, yet still easy gameplay, and extra stuff after you beat the game. 100000000000 out of 5!”
    • “The storyline is confusing and makes you want to continue so you can figure out what's happening.”
    • “My only disappointments with it is how short it is and the fact that the story explains why the painting kills, but not how it came to life in the first place.”
    • “I liked the artstyle and its theme; the gameplay is straightforward and makes perfect sense with the story, but the story is a bit mediocre. I'm not saying it's bad though; it just feels like the people who made it were just testing how the game was going to go with this one and nothing extravagant.”

  • graphics

    200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    61% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their unique, hand-drawn art style that blends charming, cute, and eerie elements, creating a visually captivating and emotionally engaging atmosphere. Reviewers highlight how the simple yet beautiful visuals complement the story and puzzles, enhancing the overall immersive experience. While some note minor roughness or choppiness, it is generally seen as adding character and fitting well with the game's aesthetic and theme.

    • “The art style is simply beautiful and feels like it comes from a real painting, like the artist really labored every night while fighting back tears.”
    • “The art style is so visually pleasing and the storytelling is on point, the puzzles and challenges really have to make you think.”
    • “The graphics are simple yet so beautiful.”
    • “The graphics were a little choppy, but I think it gives it character, so I didn't mind it at all.”
    • “Overall, I think the only improvement this game needs is the graphics, but at the same time, the graphics the game have right now is also 13+ friendly so it's really great!”
    • “As an artist itself I got emotional damage that can't never be repaired... the plot, the gameplay, the graphic.”

  • gameplay

    156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally simple, involving puzzle-solving with exploration and interactive mechanics like painting and object placement, which many find enjoyable and creatively designed. While some note it can be repetitive or straightforward, the gameplay effectively complements the compelling, emotional story and unique art style, creating an immersive and intriguing experience. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth execution, accessibility, and thoughtful integration with the narrative, making it engaging despite its simplicity.

    • “A wonderful game with an honestly intriguing storyline that kept me occupied for quite a while. The gameplay aspect was enjoyable; it's a puzzle game with a fair amount of trial and error, but the game provides helpful clues, making it not as hard as others say.”
    • “The story and its flow were masterful, unveiling revelations to the player. The gameplay is smooth and unique in its execution.”
    • “I'm really impressed by the gameplay mechanics of finding and painting objects. The deaths can be frustrating, but the game itself isn't too hard overall.”
    • “But this game's strong point, it's not the gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is nothing special but the story is.”
    • “However, the gameplay really lets this down.”

  • monetization

    141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 85% negative mentions

    The game features very minimal, unobtrusive ads primarily shown after dying or as optional views for hints, ensuring they do not disrupt gameplay or storytelling. Ads are generally short, infrequent, and can be completely avoided by playing offline or purchasing an ad-free option, making the monetization approach user-friendly and well-received by players. Overall, the monetization supports the developer without compromising the immersive experience.

    • “Nice story, good evolution of the mechanics, really enjoyable for literally free and no forced in-app purchases to progress.”
    • “I think it's worth paying for no ads so you can really immerse yourself in the atmosphere.”
    • “But I really hope you do make one because I bought the no ads and the sketch book to support your game and the developer!”
    • “Only complaint would be the ads, there's an ad at the bottom and it's kinda annoying, and sometimes an ad would play after a day (but not often).”
    • “The game also warns you that ads may appear after each chapter but even when I was back on the ground, I didn't encounter any.”
    • “The puzzle is quite good and fun, the main mechanic of drawing items for a drawing of a girl is executed so nicely, possible nitpicks one could make are ads, and the hilariously awful corpse drawings, but the ads are reasonable and the devs really deserve it.”

  • music

    138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting, emotional, and perfectly fitting soundtrack that greatly enhances the atmosphere and storytelling. Many reviewers highlight how the soundtrack amplifies the player's feelings, sets the tone for the mysterious and melancholic narrative, and often leaves a lasting impression. While a few mention a desire for more piano-based pieces or feel some tracks could be replaced, overall the music is regarded as a standout element that beautifully complements the art and story.

    • “The art style is quite unique and great, the gameplay is entertaining if you know what you're doing, the soundtrack absolutely blew my mind and the story is just straight up unbelievably good, the most surprising part is the fact that the game is free, I would genuinely buy this.”
    • “The people who made the music did a phenomenal job at capturing and amplifying the player's feelings during certain parts, and I hope SleepingMuseum makes more games like this in the future.”
    • “Okay this was actually one of the best games I have ever played, I was looking for horror games and suddenly I came across this game on the Play Store, and I wasn't expecting much but the art, the lore, the puzzles, the music, everything about this game was perfect, this game now holds a special place in my heart, the ending of this game had me on the verge of tears.”
    • “Honestly, I would've given a star less because of the in-game soundtracks.”
    • “Just wished it had better music with it.”
    • “Sometimes the music was a little distracting, so I mostly played it with the sound off, though some of the music was perfect for that creepy horror feeling needed at times.”

  • emotional

    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and heartwarming experience, with many players moved to tears by its bittersweet, touching storyline and compelling character development. Its combination of atmospheric art, music, and narrative effectively evokes strong feelings, making it memorable despite simple gameplay and puzzles. Overall, the emotional impact is praised as the game's standout feature, creating a lasting connection with players.

    • “The atmosphere, soundtrack, art style, and mystery all come together perfectly to create an emotional experience instead of just a horror game.”
    • “The gameplay puzzle was not too easy and not too hard, the art is beautifully weird that it still amazes me with how it looked yet it fits the environment and the story, sound is good, and lastly, the story is perfect; it makes you feel like you are an artist and you'd feel like you want to complete the portrait. The set of events was both heartwarming and heartbreaking (especially at the credits).”
    • “The ending is very emotional, but it completes the entire game and story in a way... the game is more of a one-time thing, but it's a one-time that you'll always remember.”

  • atmosphere

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its perfect blend of eerie, mysterious, and emotional tones, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and distinctive art style. It creates an immersive, unnerving experience without relying on cheap jump scares, making the game's story and mood deeply impactful and memorable. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element that elevates the game beyond typical horror.

    • “The atmosphere, soundtrack, art style, and mystery all come together perfectly to create an emotional experience instead of just a horror game.”
    • “It doesn't throw cheap jumpscares at you, it lets the atmosphere get under your skin as you keep exploring the subconscious studio.”
    • “This game has a very nicely structured story; the atmosphere is unnerving and mysterious, the pacing keeps it consistently interesting, and the art style sells the themes on every point.”
    • “Not very gory or scary but it did have a dark atmosphere literally.”
    • “This game's story is vague but has strong atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere it gives off on the first few times you paint the girl and until the last few times you need to paint her, its transition is really good.”

  • humor

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by creative and often hilarious death scenes, providing a lighthearted contrast to its eerie atmosphere. Players appreciate the funny moments tied to puzzle solutions and interactions with the painting's girl, making the overall experience both amusing and engaging. This blend of humor with subtle horror elements is a standout feature that adds charm and replay value.

    • “The deaths are unexpected but hilarious.”
    • “The deaths were hilarious and I may go back later to try to collect as many as I can, but ultimately it was the dreamlike, ever-changing landscapes and the many twists that kept me hooked.”
    • “Some of them look hilarious while some of them look gruesome.”

  • character development

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its depth and integration with the storytelling, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience. Players appreciate the detailed design and meaningful choices that add emotional weight, enhancing both the narrative and gameplay. Overall, the strong character arcs complement the plot, puzzles, and subtle horror elements, making the game highly recommended.

    • “The game has beautiful artwork, amazing character development with a fantastic story.”
    • “The character development, storytelling, and horror all add to make this game perfect.”
    • “The build up, the character development, and the reveal??”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability primarily through collecting various "dead ends" or deaths, which adds to its appeal despite the relatively short main playthrough. While some find this aspect minimal, others appreciate the challenge and eerie atmosphere that encourages multiple playthroughs to discover all outcomes. Overall, replayability is seen as sufficient but focused on exploring alternate endings rather than extended gameplay.

    • “With an interesting story, great art, challenging puzzles that aren't too difficult, and replayability in the form of completing the vast death gallery, this is a great game.”
    • “It only took me like an hour or two to get through the first playthrough, but there is replayability with all the deaths you can get.”
    • “It's replayable, very eerie at times and leaves little room for error.”
    • “Unfortunately, the only replay value comes from collecting all the different 'dead ends'; otherwise, I would like this game much more.”
    • “However, the lack of replayability is the only slight I have; thus, this game is far more deserving of 5 stars.”
    • “It only took me an hour or two to get through the first playthrough, but there is replayability with all the deaths you can get.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game can feel tedious and repetitive, especially due to frequent restarts and challenging puzzles, but many players appreciate this aspect as an intentional part of the experience that ultimately contributes to the story's emotional impact and enjoyment.

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its stability, with no reported glitches or bugs by most users. While some 1-star reviews mention stability issues, many complaints seem to stem from difficulty rather than actual bugs. Overall, the game runs smoothly and reliably.

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly with minimal ads, providing an enjoyable experience without performance issues.

    • “The game runs smoothly and had very, very few ads, I got maybe 3 or 4 overall.”
    • “In all, the game runs smoothly with a good eerie setting that gets you tense and waiting for anything.”
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Play Times

4h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-4h Spent by most gamers
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Death Palette is a action game with horror theme. Common tags for Death Palette include free to play and stylized.

Death Palette is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Death Palette.

Death Palette was developed by SleepingMuseum.

Death Palette has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Death Palette for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Death Palette is a single player game.

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