Glassy Stare

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Glassy Stare is a single player action game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by ghost funeral and was released on August 1, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Wilbur has a meeting today—one he’s been waiting for with a quiet, particular kind of anticipation. His fiancée is expected to arrive in the lush garden by his estate. In the evening, when the air fills with the scent of damp earth and faded blossoms, they will sit together on the bench near the dry fountain and, as before, speak softly, almost in whispers, unaware of how time slips by. Ver…

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully unique and gothic art style that perfectly complements its eerie atmosphere.
The story is compelling, well-written, and effectively evokes the unsettling style of Edgar Allan Poe's classic literature.
Immersive sound design and music enhance the overall experience, creating a chilling and memorable psychological horror mood.

The gameplay is extremely limited or non-existent, making it feel more like a short visual novel or interactive story than a traditional game.
The experience is very short, often lasting around 10 to 15 minutes, leaving many players wanting more content and longer stories.
Some players feel underwhelmed by the lack of interactive elements or progression, with some describing it as an introduction rather than a full game.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The story is consistently praised for its compelling, well-written, and atmospheric nature, drawing strong comparisons to Edgar Allan Poe's gothic and psychological horror style. While extremely short and straightforward, its dream-like visuals and accompanying art and music effectively enhance the eerie, haunting experience. Fans of concise, classic horror stories will find it highly engaging, though some desire more content in the future.
- “A compelling and intriguing story, paired with great art and music, illustrates the feeling of descent into madness in a classic literature story.”
- “The story is very well-written, bringing to mind the feeling of reading old classics like Edgar Allan Poe's.”
- “Its such a beautiful game, the story is beautifully written and the artstyle is really unique and perfect for the game.”
- “Story = (atmospheric though)”
- “A sinister, but really short story.”
- “Short gothic story.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning, unique, and dream-like art style that effectively enhances the game's horror atmosphere. The visuals are described as beautiful, immersive, and attention-grabbing, contributing significantly to the game's overall aesthetic appeal.
- “The visuals are stunning, the writing is good with some weak points regarding how heavily reminiscent of Poe's work it is, and the sound design is immersive.”
- “The story is very straightforward but the dream-like visuals enhance the horror elements of the story.”
- “The artstyle is gorgeous; I found this game by accident as it just fell into my lap, but I would definitely suggest playing this.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music is praised for its quality and strong alignment with the game's art and story, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and emotional impact. It contributes significantly to creating a compelling and immersive experience despite the game's short length.
- “A compelling and intriguing story, paired with great art and music, illustrates the feeling of descent into madness in a classic literature story.”
- “The music and art are great, reflecting the story really well.”
- “Quite short even if read aloud, but the music and backgrounds help to make it a fulfilling experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its dark, moody visuals and immersive ambient soundscape, creating a compelling and magnetic environment. However, some players feel the gameplay delays and lack of interactivity detract from the overall experience despite the strong atmospheric presentation.
- “The atmosphere is so good, the writing so magnetic.”
- “A short experience lovingly presented in a dark, moody atmosphere thanks to its visual style and ambient soundscape.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is minimal to nonexistent, with users noting a lack of meaningful choices despite the format suggesting otherwise. While the experience is praised as a good short story, it offers little traditional gameplay.
- “Gameplay is disappointing, with options for choices present but no real impact or variety.”
- “The game feels like a good short story presented as a video game but offers absolutely zero gameplay, which was unexpected.”
- “There is essentially no gameplay; it's more of an interactive story with no engaging mechanics.”