Fremdganger: The Cheating Demon

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Burnt out on the dullness of your play sessions, you voyage into the mountains to seek out a legendary Game Master. However, you quickly regret your decision after his game becomes a tad too real and involves you in an unexpected way...

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Single-Player

Fremdganger: The Cheating Demon screenshot

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a unique and creative concept with multiple layers of gameplay that keeps players engaged and encourages outside-the-box thinking.
Puzzles are satisfying and challenging without being overly difficult, providing a rewarding experience as players progress.
The atmosphere and storytelling are immersive, with effective horror elements that create genuine tension and surprise.

Controls during the first-person segments can be frustrating, leading to repeated restarts and detracting from the overall experience.
The game lacks meaningful choices, as multiple playthroughs do not significantly alter the outcome, which may reduce replay value.
Some players found the ending unsatisfying and felt that the story did not fully deliver on its intriguing setup, leaving questions unanswered.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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12%
The story is described as a deep and immersive experience that cleverly blends horror with puzzle-solving across different layers, showcasing the developer's storytelling prowess. However, some players felt let down by the ambiguous ending and the lack of payoff for certain narrative hints, leading to frustration with gameplay mechanics that hindered their progress. Overall, while the narrative is engaging, it leaves players wanting more clarity and resolution.
- “What looks like your ordinary RPG Maker horror story ends up being a mindfuck of a game where you travel between two different layers to solve various puzzles.”
- “Even though I wasn't too scared, the story is very immersive.”
- “I feel like there are still more secrets and maybe a story left to be discovered.”
- “Story was really deep too, yet I felt kind of let down by the ending.”
- “Even the story's core antagonist appears to speak to someone, but even after consulting the guide, I don't have the slightest clue nor care as to who this someone is.”
- “The storyteller hints at these characters and speaks to something beyond, but I'd rather the focus be changed to solely a trippy 4th wall breaking horror and not hint at set-ups without payoffs.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is highlighted for its innovative "r e t u r n" mechanic, which is effectively integrated and enhances the enjoyment of simple yet engaging puzzles. Players appreciate the variety and distinct styles across different gameplay layers, making the experience both visually and mechanically impressive. Overall, the game offers a unique and satisfying challenge by allowing players to switch between gameplay styles to solve problems.
- “The game's main mechanic, which is the 'return' thing mentioned in the game's description, is implemented in an abundant and satisfying manner, and the puzzles, while simple, end up being really fun because of this.”
- “Switching between styles of gameplay to resolve challenges impossible in one plane of existence.”
- “The game also presents variety with the type of gameplay involved.”
- “The multiple layers of gameplay this game offers tie together with an interesting mechanic that I have never encountered in any game I have ever played.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging tone and intriguing mythos, effectively immersing players in its world. Many reviewers noted the effectiveness of jump scares, contributing to a genuinely suspenseful experience that can leave players feeling unsettled. However, some players expressed frustration with gameplay mechanics that detracted from their overall enjoyment of the atmospheric elements.
- “Dev, you did a great job creating atmosphere and a mythos that is genuinely interesting right off the bat.”
- “But it just felt so demoralizing to be completely locked out of my save because I didn’t know the right button, not because I was trying to cheat, especially after buying into the story and digging the atmosphere.”
- “But it just felt so demoralizing to be completely locked out of my save because I didn’t know the right button, not because I was trying to cheat, especially after buying into the story and enjoying the atmosphere.”
- “The jump scares got me good a couple of times, and I may have lost some sleep because I was so pulled in by the tone and atmosphere the game set.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are intentionally chaotic, contributing to its unsettling atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience. While the visuals may seem disjointed, they effectively evoke strong emotional responses, including fear and existential dread.
- “The visuals are all over the place, which works for this game.”
- “Don't let the graphics fool you; this game gave me night terrors and an existential crisis.”
- “Don't let the graphics fool you, this gave me night terrors and an existential crisis.”

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