Forgot

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Forgot is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Maxwell Whitebaker and was released on December 5, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

You are trapped at home in an endless loop. Remember your surroundings and watch out for anomalies, if you ever want to leave.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Atmospheric and unsettling puzzle horror with a unique anomaly-hunting gameplay and a surprising backrooms twist.
Engaging story with emotional impact, especially relating to dementia and family themes, adding depth to the horror experience.
Runs well even on low-end systems, includes achievements that are easy to obtain, and offers varied and effective jump scares.

Limited interactivity and gameplay primarily involves walking through a maze, which may feel repetitive and lacking depth.
Short playtime with mostly a one-time experience; repeat plays can lead to frustration due to repeated backrooms anomaly.
Some players find the story confusing or unclear, and the horror elements may not be intense enough for all tastes.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is subtle and intriguing, gradually revealing a sad and realistic narrative that adds emotional depth. While some players find it compelling and well-crafted, others find it confusing and feel it could benefit from more storytelling and clearer tension-building elements. Overall, the story is praised but seen as somewhat understated or ambiguous.
- “Once you get to the ending and explore the ending area, you understand the story and realize how sad and real it actually is.”
- “Little anomaly game with a very good story!”
- “Pretty creepy with a decent, subtle story behind it.”
- “If it had more storytelling, a better ending, and a system for anomalies to build up tension, this game would be 10/10.”
- “For the life of me, I cannot understand the story to this game. Does grandpa have Alzheimer's and killed his daughter?”
- “As you play, you come to realize there is a story here.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The gameplay offers a brief experience of 60-90 minutes, primarily involving navigating through a large maze. However, it lacks interactive elements, resulting in a somewhat repetitive and simplistic experience focused on finding an exit rather than engaging gameplay.
- “About 60 - 90 minutes of gameplay.”
- “It seems like they have just made the game a huge maze where all you do is walk around and try and get out to avoid doing the extra work to make it a more interactive gameplay.”
- “About 60 - 90 mins gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a highly atmospheric experience, blending genuine scares and humor to create a creepy yet engaging environment. Its compact setting is rich with hidden secrets, intensifying the suspense and thrill.
- “A very atmospheric little game.”
- “Some genuine scares, laughs and a wonderful atmosphere for the small game it is (although if you're brave enough to explore, there's a whole other game hidden inside the house).”
- “Creepy atmosphere, scary women, sweaty palms, clenched buttcheeks.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are well-made and visually appealing, contributing positively to the overall experience. Users also appreciate the sound design, though interactivity within the game world is limited.
- “The game has been made well with good graphics and gameplay, and no bugs.”
- “I like the sounds and the graphics.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's humor, noting that the developer has a strong sense of comedic timing that effectively blends with the horror elements.