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Five nights at Stalin is a single player tactical management game with horror, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by FreezyCat and was released on May 5, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Five nights at Stalin - Point and click First-person action horror, where the player has to be a security guard in a museum of Soviet life. The protagonist gets a job in a museum and on the very first night realises that now his life won't be the same. The museum director calls the hero and tells him that his main goal is not to protect the museum from thefts at all, but to keep an eye on the sta…

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
humor4 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions

  • Unique and offbeat concept blending satire, supernatural horror, and dark humor, creating a memorable and distinctive atmosphere.
  • Effective survival horror gameplay emphasizing observation, resource management, and increasing tension without relying on cheap scares.
  • Varied enemies beyond the main antagonist add depth and require adaptive strategies, keeping the gameplay engaging.
  • Core gameplay is relatively simple and repetitive, with limited enemy variety leading to periods of boredom.
  • Some game mechanics and instructions are inconsistent or unclear, leading to frustration and reliance on luck rather than skill.
  • Technical shortcomings include poor English translation, lack of customizable controls and graphics options, and questionable asset usage raising ethical concerns.
  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay focuses on surviving increasingly difficult nights by monitoring cameras and managing limited resources, with a simple yet tense core loop that rewards careful observation and mastery of enemy behavior. While it lacks complex mechanics or exploration, the escalating threats and added hardcore mode provide depth and variety for fans of repetitive survival challenges. Overall, it delivers a solid, atmospheric survival horror experience but may feel limited for those seeking a story-driven or richly varied gameplay.

    • “The gameplay centers on surviving a series of increasingly dangerous nights by carefully monitoring surveillance cameras and making smart use of limited equipment.”
    • “Completing the main campaign also unlocks a hardcore mode that significantly raises the challenge for those seeking to fully master the game's mechanics.”
    • “This added variety gives the gameplay greater depth than the premise might initially suggest and rewards patience, observation, and repeated playthroughs.”
    • “Its core gameplay loop remains relatively simple, and players expecting a story-driven horror adventure with extensive exploration or complex mechanics may find the experience somewhat limited.”
    • “Much of its appeal depends on enjoying repetitive survival scenarios where mastery comes through learning enemy behavior rather than discovering new gameplay systems.”
    • “Wouldn't recommend for serious gameplay, but I don't think this was meant for that anyway.”
  • humor

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

    The game skillfully blends dark humor, satire, and supernatural horror, creating a unique tone that balances comedic elements with genuine suspense. Its unusual historical parody and humorous touches, such as references to Stalin, add levity without undermining the tense atmosphere.

    • “It is an unusual premise that immediately sets the tone, blending satire, supernatural horror, and dark humor into an experience that refuses to take itself entirely seriously while still encouraging players to stay alert.”
    • “Freezycat transforms an unusual historical parody into a surprisingly tense experience that balances humor with genuine moments of suspense.”
    • “Despite its humorous title, the atmosphere is surprisingly effective.”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Users find the music in the game to be exceptional and atmospheric, often enhancing the experience. While certain gameplay mechanics involving music (like using Russian music to control characters) work inconsistently, the overall soundtrack is praised as divine.

    • “The music is just divine.”
    • “Turning the music up will kill in 3 seconds sometimes, adding an interesting dynamic to gameplay.”
    • “The 'phone guy' suggests playing Russian music so Stalin doesn't escape from the museum, adding a humorous and thematic touch to the game.”
    • “For example, the 'phone guy' says, 'Hey, put Russian music so Stalin doesn't escape from the museum and stays where he should be!' but these rules work half the time. Turning the music up will kill in 3 seconds sometimes (not even because of Lenin), and will work the next attempt.”
    • “For example, the 'phone guy' says, 'Hey, put Russian music so Stalin doesn't escape from the museum and stays where he should be!' but these rules work half the time. Turning the music up will kill in 3 seconds sometimes (not even because of Lenin), and will work the next attempt.”
  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is notably intense and unsettling, effectively creating a heavy mood that amplifies the tension of gameplay, where even simple actions carry significant consequences. Despite its humorous title, the game's environment successfully immerses players in a suspenseful experience.

    • “Despite its humorous title, the atmosphere is surprisingly effective.”
    • “The atmosphere is heavy and unsettling, and even simple mechanics feel intense when one wrong move can end the night instantly.”
  • monetization

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

    The monetization is heavily criticized for being a cash grab, relying on uncredited and potentially plagiarized assets from various sources, resulting in a low-effort, asset-flipped product rather than an original game.

    • “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, making this plagiarism as well as a cash grab shovelware.”
    • “This asset flipper took some generic Unity assets like Synty's Polygon Office and other asset packs stolen from various places and turned them into another minimum viable product/cash grab, this time a joke game.”
  • graphics

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

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users praising "Five Nights at Stalin" for its revolutionary, next-gen quality, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and meaningful graphical settings. Overall, opinions on the visual aspect are highly polarized.

    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • story

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

    The story is minimal and straightforward, lacking depth and complexity, which may disappoint players looking for a rich, narrative-driven horror adventure with extensive exploration.

  • character development

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

    The character development in Five Nights at Stalin effectively combines fear, pressure, and striking design to deliver a memorable and impactful horror experience that lingers beyond gameplay.

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience that resonates strongly with players, often eliciting tears and profound feelings.

    • “Extremely emotional game, I cried a lot.”
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Five nights at Stalin is a tactical management game with horror, comedy and historical themes. Common tags for Five nights at Stalin include first-person, 3D, realistic, hentai, nostalgia and others.

Five nights at Stalin is available on PC and Windows.

Five nights at Stalin was released on May 5, 2023.

Five nights at Stalin was developed by FreezyCat.

Five nights at Stalin has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Five nights at Stalin for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Five nights at Stalin is a single player game.

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