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Fragments of Dread - False Haven

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96%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, humor
story, gameplay
96% User Score Based on 51 reviews

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Fragments of Dread - False Haven is a single player action game. It was developed by Domnaier and was released on October 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Fragments of Dread - False Haven is a narrative-driven psychological horror where you play as Luca, a young boy trapped in a nightmarish ordeal while staying with his grandmother. After a chilling phone call, reality blurs and trust dissolves in a surreal atmosphere filled with eerie puzzles and immersive sound design. Can Luca survive the terrifying night?

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
atmosphere6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game effectively creates a tense atmosphere with well-placed jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
  • For a first project, the game is impressively executed, showcasing strong storytelling and emotional depth.
  • The VHS-inspired aesthetic and sound design contribute significantly to the unsettling ambiance, making it a memorable experience.
  • The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content and complexity.
  • Some players found the reliance on common horror tropes and cheap jump scares to be tiresome.
  • There were minor technical issues and performance concerns that disrupted the flow of gameplay for some users.
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Fragments of Dread – False Haven" is widely praised for its ability to create a deeply unsettling and immersive experience through mood, sound design, and emotional vulnerability, rather than relying on high-end graphics or complex mechanics. Reviewers highlight its effective use of low-budget horror elements, compact storytelling, and atmospheric puzzles, making it a standout title in the indie horror genre. Overall, the game successfully crafts a memorable and eerie environment that captivates players throughout their journey.

    • “Fragments of Dread – False Haven is a compact yet powerfully atmospheric psychological horror experience that succeeds by focusing on mood, vulnerability, and creeping tension rather than elaborate mechanics.”
    • “Ultimately, Fragments of Dread – False Haven excels as a compact, atmospheric horror tale that offers a memorable and unsettling journey without demanding a significant time investment.”
    • “It is a masterclass in low-budget horror design, relying more on atmosphere than graphical fidelity to pull players into its unsettling world.”
    • “Its reliance on atmosphere, analogue aesthetics, and emotional vulnerability sets it apart from more conventional indie horror titles.”
    • “The sound design added a lot to the atmosphere of the game.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by its intimate and personal nature, focusing on first-person exploration and environmental storytelling, which creates a tense and absorbing horror experience. While it may be modest in scope, it effectively sets the stage for future episodes in the series, appealing to players who appreciate focused narratives. Overall, it offers a straightforward yet engaging tale with surprising scares, making it a solid indie horror experience.

    • “The result is a story that feels intimate and personal rather than broad or theatrical.”
    • “Because the story resolves while still implying larger forces at work, it serves as an effective foundation for future episodes in the Fragments of Dread series.”
    • “The story is very straightforward and there is a surprising amount of spooks in this game, alongside a very interesting mechanic that you rarely see in games like this.”
    • “While those seeking long campaigns or intricate mechanics may find it modest in scope, players who appreciate focused, story-driven horror will find a tense and absorbing experience that stays with them long after the credits roll.”
    • “Quite scary and short story horror game.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Fragments of Dread – False Haven" emphasizes first-person exploration and environmental storytelling, creating a tense atmosphere through simple controls and limited mechanics. While it may lack complex systems and extensive content for some players, those who appreciate a focused, story-driven horror experience will find it engaging and memorable. The straightforward gameplay enhances the vulnerability of the child protagonist, contributing to the overall sense of dread.

    • “Gameplay is grounded in first-person exploration with a focus on subtle interaction and environmental storytelling.”
    • “The controls are intentionally straightforward—movement, interaction, and a limited-use blinking mechanic—but the simplicity reinforces the vulnerability of a child protagonist who has no tools, no means of defense, and no way to fight back against the horrors closing in.”
    • “However, players seeking deep mechanical systems, complex puzzles or extensive branching paths may find the content limited.”
    • “While those seeking long campaigns or intricate mechanics may find it modest in scope, players who appreciate focused, story-driven horror will find a tense and absorbing experience that stays with them long after the credits roll.”
    • “The controls are intentionally straightforward—movement, interaction and a limited-use blinking mechanic—but the simplicity reinforces the vulnerability of a child protagonist who has no tools, no means of defense and no way to fight back against the horrors closing in.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's VHS-inspired aesthetic is praised for its effective low-budget horror design, prioritizing atmosphere over high graphical fidelity to create an unsettling experience. This unique approach, combined with solid performance on various systems, distinguishes it from typical indie horror titles.

    • “The game’s VHS-inspired aesthetic is one of its most effective creative choices.”
    • “It is a masterclass in low-budget horror design, relying more on atmosphere than graphical fidelity to pull players into its unsettling world.”
    • “Its reliance on atmosphere, analogue aesthetics, and emotional vulnerability sets it apart from more conventional indie horror titles.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its amusing character models, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
    • “The character models are so funny, they add a unique charm to the game.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the gameplay.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The use of a child protagonist and a nostalgic setting in a grandmother's home amplifies the emotional impact of the game's horror elements, creating a stark contrast between warmth and dread. This focus on atmosphere, analogue aesthetics, and emotional vulnerability distinguishes it from typical indie horror titles.

    • “The choice of a child protagonist heightens the emotional weight of the unfolding nightmare, and the setting—a grandmother’s home filled with memories and warmth—creates a poignant contrast with the distortion and dread that soon engulf it.”
    • “Its reliance on atmosphere, analogue aesthetics, and emotional vulnerability sets it apart from more conventional indie horror titles.”
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Fragments of Dread - False Haven is a action game.

Fragments of Dread - False Haven is available on PC and Windows.

Fragments of Dread - False Haven was released on October 7, 2025.

Fragments of Dread - False Haven was developed by Domnaier.

Fragments of Dread - False Haven has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Fragments of Dread - False Haven is a single player game.

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