Devil's Hideout

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"Devil's Hideout" is a horror-themed point and click adventure game with pixel art graphics. As Lauren, you're on a mission to save your younger sister from a devil cult, exploring an abandoned hospital and town while solving puzzles. The game features full English voice acting, atmospheric music and sound effects, and a harrowing narrative.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

story36 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a well-crafted atmosphere that evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure games.
The voice acting is commendable, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
Despite its short length, the game offers an engaging story with intriguing elements of cosmic horror and fun puzzles.

The story and writing are often criticized for being clichéd and underdeveloped, leaving many plot points unresolved.
Some puzzles are illogical or rely on 'moon logic,' which can lead to frustration and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The game is relatively short, with many players feeling that it ends abruptly and lacks a satisfying conclusion.

story
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
66%
3%
The story of "Devil's Hideout" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped and feeling fragmented. Many noted that the pacing is inconsistent, leading to an abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion, leaving some plot points unresolved. Despite these issues, the game offers a unique blend of horror elements and intriguing character interactions, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “The story kept me interested throughout and although not really frightening it has a spooky feel about it involving the supernatural and devil worshiping.”
- “As you explore the city, the game pulls you into a story filled with dark secrets, conspiracies, and a subtle cosmic horror element that creeps in as you progress.”
- “With great voice acting, very beautiful pixelized graphics and fun easter eggs, the game takes us through a thrilling plot as we uncover the schemes and manipulations of a secret evil cult.”
- “The story and characters feel underdeveloped and not grounded enough to relate to.”
- “While I enjoy and recommend Devil's Hideout to fans of point and click games, it has some issues with pacing and plot in a way that makes it feel like a story fragment rather than a complete experience.”
- “I had to check the store page to see if this was part one of the story, as I thought the story felt unfinished at the end and I was expecting another chapter to tie up loose ends which didn't materialize.”
atmosphere
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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16%
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by beautiful pixel art, effective voice acting, and a haunting soundtrack. While some players noted the presence of cheap jump scares and a lack of cut scenes that could have enriched the experience, many found the overall ambiance to be captivating and fitting for a horror adventure. Despite its short length, the game successfully builds tension and maintains a spooky vibe throughout, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “As mentioned, the atmosphere is excellent; everything is voiced, and the artwork is gorgeous as well as fitting if you like pixel art.”
- “Devil's Hideout is an enjoyable horror point-and-click adventure that felt spooky and unsettling at times thanks to its atmospheric music, supernatural tale, and subject matter.”
- “The atmosphere of a run-to-seed and possibly haunted modern city is skillfully realized.”
- “The game has an unsettling atmosphere and managed to jumpscare me a few times, despite it being a point-and-click adventure game (to be fair, I'm a jumpy person).”
- “This point-and-click adventure delivers a captivating mix of eerie atmosphere, clever puzzles, and quirky humor.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their solid pixel art, reminiscent of classic Amiga and 90s point-and-click games, creating an engaging and atmospheric experience. The art style is consistent and beautifully executed, enhancing the horror elements with intriguing colors and well-designed characters, although some minor design choices received mixed feedback. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals, great voice acting, and atmospheric music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art style and palette is consistent throughout the whole game and it fits well with the theme.”
- “The art is absolutely exceptional, each scene begs for your investigation, the colors are intriguing and the music is a great companion to the story and visuals.”
- “I loved the retro graphics and text font which brought back some memories of older point and click games I have played, and the music and special effects were atmospheric and added to the tension.”
- “I usually like your artwork, but these moving heads weren't the best design choice for a horror experience; if anything, they kind of made me laugh whenever I would see them.”
- “This is a small thing I noticed with your games before: you should have better main title artwork that would match the theme of the game, and not just have a title screen with the background.”
- “From a graphics point of view, I don't have anything bad to say, but I feel like the overall presentation could be improved to better match the game's theme.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the overall mood and tension of the experience. The soundtrack, while noted for its appropriateness and complementing the visuals, has raised some concerns regarding originality, with suggestions for future investment in unique compositions. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and voice acting contributes significantly to the game's charm and immersive storytelling.
- “The soundtrack is nice and appropriate, and the voiceovers contribute to the overall mood nicely (they are certainly not the standard of indie games).”
- “The detailed and gruesome pixel art is well matched with an excellent, moody soundtrack and some entertaining character voice work.”
- “I assume the soundtrack is not original?”
- “Maybe it's a scope thing, but I think you should invest in original music for any game; otherwise, it's such a huge downside if it sounds familiar.”
- “The soundtrack by Eric Matyas is equal parts unsettling and atmospheric while Lauren is traveling around the city.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique mechanics like a flashlight, engaging jump scares, and well-designed puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and frustration. Players can expect classic point-and-click elements, including pixel-hunting and item interactions, all set against a backdrop of beautiful pixel art and a thrilling narrative. Overall, the gameplay is intuitive and fluid, enhanced by mini-games and easter eggs that add variety to the experience.
- “The mini-games and easter eggs are a nice touch, adding some fun variety to the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is similar to their other games, first person view with minimal animations.”
- “With great voice acting, very beautiful pixelized graphics and fun easter eggs, the game takes us through a thrilling plot as we uncover the schemes and manipulations of a secret evil cult... as we progress, gameplay is linear with logical puzzles and a perfectly creepy atmosphere.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive, with well-designed puzzles that are challenging but not frustrating—though you may encounter some classic pixel-hunting moments.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its clever and quirky humor, effectively blending it with an eerie atmosphere and engaging puzzles. However, some players note that the humor can feel inconsistent, as it juxtaposes absurdity with serious horror themes, leading to mixed reactions about certain design choices, like the moving heads, which elicited laughter rather than fear.
- “This point-and-click adventure delivers a captivating mix of eerie atmosphere, clever puzzles, and quirky humor.”
- “One of the only drawbacks is that the tone can feel inconsistent, blending absurd humor with serious horror themes.”
- “I usually like your artwork, but these moving heads weren't the best design choice for a horror experience; if anything, they kind of made me laugh whenever I would see them.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its strong emotional engagement, making it a highly recommended experience for fans of the point-and-click genre. Players feel a deep investment in the narrative throughout the gameplay.
- “It was emotionally engaging all the way through, so I have to recommend this to any point-and-click fan!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the logical structure of the puzzles mitigates the grind, making the experience feel engaging rather than tedious.

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