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Dorm 17

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44%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Dorm 17 is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Armudu Games and was released on September 8, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dorm 17 is a PSX-style first-person psychological horror game about your first night as a dormitory receptionist, where routine tasks slowly turn into disturbing late-night events.

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
atmosphere6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game creates a very creepy and tense atmosphere perfect for horror fans, especially with effective sound design and PSX-style graphics.
  • It builds psychological horror through slow tension and immersion rather than overusing jumpscares.
  • The dormitory setting and detailed ambience contribute well to the overall horror vibe and experience.
  • Numerous technical issues including collision bugs, glitching through objects, and stuck items disrupt gameplay and progression.
  • The game lacks a save or checkpoint system, which combined with bugs makes repeated restarts frustrating and tedious.
  • Gameplay is slow and somewhat repetitive, with some unclear interactions and visual scaling problems, which detract from enjoyment.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game excels at creating a consistently creepy and tense atmosphere, especially through its dark visuals and dormitory setting. While some players find the slow pacing and repetition detract from the mood, overall it delivers an engaging and unsettling experience that many feel justifies its price.

    • “Really good short horror game, atmosphere is creepy and keeps you tense throughout the game.”
    • “The dormitory setting creates a really creepy atmosphere, and the game keeps you feeling uncomfortable in the best way possible.”
    • “Creepy from the start, there is no time wasted before creating an eerie atmosphere.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics, featuring a PSX-style aesthetic, effectively complement the game's dark and horror-themed atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “The PSX-style graphics, sound design, and overall presentation fit the horror vibe really well.”
    • “I like the dark atmosphere and graphics.”
    • “I also don't mind the PSX-style graphics.”

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay offers enjoyable mechanics and a good atmosphere, but it is relatively short and lacks depth. Overall, it provides a worthwhile experience despite limited content.

    • “The atmosphere and gameplay mechanics were really good, and I think it’s definitely one of those games that is worth its price.”
    • “The problems start with the actual gameplay.”
    • “When it comes to the gameplay, it's a bit short and has nothing much to do.”

  • story

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

    The story shows potential with an intriguing horror premise and a creepy atmosphere, but frequent bugs hinder players from fully experiencing and appreciating it.

    • “I don't want to spoil anything about the story, but for a short experience, I think the game does a really good job creating an interesting and creepy atmosphere.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is seen as tedious rather than engaging, with repetitive tasks like long drives and slow traversal breaking immersion and diminishing the atmosphere.

    • “Repeating the long drive, slow traversal and reception tasks because the game broke is not scary or atmospheric — it is simply tedious.”
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Dorm 17 is a simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Dorm 17 include first-person, 3D, indie, psychological, exploration and others.

Dorm 17 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Dorm 17 was released on September 8, 2026.

Dorm 17 was developed by Armudu Games.

Dorm 17 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dorm 17 for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dorm 17 is a single player game.

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