Dermapis

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Dermapis is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Janne and was released on September 10, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In this (fairly short) point-and-click adventure, you guide Yvette through her daily life in her apartment. She's been living alone for some time now and she's noticing some strange details. Explore the locations with Yvette and lose track of time and space with her. Despite her isolation, you'll encounter several NPCs throughout the game who enrich the world around Yvette and provide information …

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and intriguing psychological horror narrative with existential and supernatural themes, offering a thought-provoking and original story.
Strong and effective atmosphere created through unsettling visuals, minimalistic and abstract art style, and ambient audio design that enhances immersion.
Fully voice acted dialogues with notable performances, especially from the protagonist, contributing to story immersion and character depth.

Gameplay lacks clear objectives, progress feedback, and structure which may cause feelings of aimlessness and limit accessibility for players seeking traditional gameplay.
Some voice acting is over the top or mismatched with character tone and dialogue, slightly undermining immersion in certain scenes.
The experience is relatively short with limited replayability and some minor interaction issues, inventory system inconveniences, and occasional missing dialogue lines.

story
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The story is praised for being original, intriguing, and emotionally engaging, centered on a girl named Yvette uncovering lost memories through surreal dreams. While the narrative cleverly blends psychological elements and a unique plot progression, some voice acting choices and minimal visual rewards at endings slightly detract from the experience. Overall, it's considered a standout, compelling story that elevates the game beyond typical budget adventure titles.
- “I love how the story progresses, resolving into something that is out of this world and makes sense at the same time.”
- “Much better than a $1 price would suggest, very unusual visual and narrative experience, it felt like it would be another generic existentialism story, but the game does something more interesting with the plot.”
- “Coming into this game blind is the best way to play it, but if you have to know what the story is about, it is one about a girl named Yvette who has been having these strange dreams that are trying to communicate with her about what had happened to her that she can't remember.”
- “I guess you could say it's a psychological game in a way, you follow the character through her daily routine while she has episodes of memory loss, kinda has that "looping effect" that isn't too original of a concept, but the game does something with the plot that I personally didn't expect.”
- “Short and simple as a point-and-click, but it's more about story than pointing and clicking.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is its strongest feature, effectively creating a dark, unsettling, and surreal mood through minimalistic design and distinctive art. It prioritizes immersion and psychological horror over traditional gameplay, though this emphasis on atmosphere can sometimes make navigation confusing and engagement challenging without clear progression. Overall, the eerie ambiance is enhanced by excellent voice acting and fitting graphic style, delivering a deeply artistic experience.
- “It’s the kind of title that immediately signals its intentions—not to entertain through systems and progression, but to immerse through atmosphere and unease.”
- “Great short adventure, excellent atmosphere oscillating between relatable psychological horror issues and weird surrealism, very good voice acting too (especially the protagonist).”
- “Especially remarkable are the distinctive art and the eerie atmosphere.”
- “This minimalism enhances the unsettling atmosphere, but it can also make navigation more challenging, as it is not always clear how spaces are structured or connected.”
- “Without a sense of progression or reward, it can be difficult to stay engaged, especially if the atmosphere alone is not enough to maintain interest.”
- “Ultimately, dermapis is a highly specific kind of project—one that prioritizes artistic expression and atmosphere over traditional gameplay.”
graphics
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The game's graphics feature a distinctive, eerie art style that perfectly complements its dark, psychological atmosphere, with decaying character portraits reminiscent of Adult Swim cartoons. Despite its low price, it offers a good variety of visually appealing panels and settings, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The graphic style perfectly matches the dark and depressing atmosphere of the game, which also features voice acting, and the dialogues are not exactly scarce.”
- “But for real, anyone reading this should stop right now and buy the game, even if you don't plan to play it immediately. The price is very generous for the amount of content and the appealing stylistic visuals that are both eerie and captivating.”
- “It’s a cheap game but actually has a decent variety of visuals and art panels. It takes place within an apartment, but the character also travels into dreams, with many story-related panels as well.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in Dermapis is centered around point-and-click mechanics within a psychological horror adventure, emphasizing artistic expression and atmosphere rather than traditional, goal-driven gameplay. Some players may find the lack of clear objectives or feedback makes the experience feel aimless, especially those who favor more structured gameplay.
- “The absence of clear goals or feedback can make the experience feel aimless, particularly for players who prefer more structured gameplay.”
- “Ultimately, dermapis is a highly specific kind of project—one that prioritizes artistic expression and atmosphere over traditional gameplay.”
- “It's a psychological horror adventure with point & click gameplay.”
humor
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The humor in the game is self-aware and clever, often poking fun at itself in a way that adds a playful, entertaining layer to the experience. Players find it genuinely funny, enhancing their enjoyment even during challenging moments.
- “Not only are the puzzles self-explanatory, but this game is generally funny.”
- “I'm sure the developers are self-aware of how funny they are, but they don't want to admit it, grinning at you while you lose your laughbox.”
replayability
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The game has a relatively short duration and lacks significant replayability, offering limited incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- “In terms of content, the game is relatively brief and does not offer much in the way of replayability.”