GORE

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GORE is a single player action game. It was developed by CosmicArcade and was released on October 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

GORE is a single-player adventure game blending environmental and psychological horror in a decaying wilderness inspired by the Rocky Mountains. Armed with a flashlight and camera, players uncover a fleshy entity's origin through a lore-rich, linear story filled with twists, tension, and jump scares. Its unique atmosphere and captivating visuals create an intense found footage horror experience.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

story13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a genuinely creepy atmosphere with impressive visuals and sound design, enhancing the horror experience.
It offers a unique Lovecraftian and cosmic horror theme, with interesting level design and a straightforward gameplay experience.
For its low price, the game provides a short but engaging experience that many players found enjoyable, especially when played in a dark setting with headphones.

The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks a proper ending and is more akin to a short horror film than a complete game.
Performance issues, including low frame rates and invisible walls, detracted from the overall experience for some players, making navigation frustrating.
The story's twist, involving the Backrooms, felt clichéd and disappointing to many, undermining the buildup of tension throughout the game.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its cosmic horror elements and atmospheric buildup, while others criticize its abrupt ending and reliance on familiar tropes like the "backrooms." Many found the narrative intriguing but felt it suffered from pacing issues and plot holes, leading to disappointment in the conclusion. Overall, while the story has potential and some engaging moments, it leaves players divided on its execution and effectiveness.
- “I was bracing myself for a heartbreaking reveal at the end, but the open-ended nature of the ending allows a continuation of the story with a possible sequel, with a potentially somewhat happy ending.”
- “Great atmosphere, interesting story, and I honestly wish there was more.”
- “What starts off as a fairly bog standard spooky walking simulator slowly evolves from exploring a forest after a night camping and hiking - to a deep dive into cosmic, body, and even a dash of liminal horror for good measure...all while keeping the story and pacing tight and succinct.”
- “I like the concept and the gameplay's alright, but I hate the story and representation of the monster.”
- “The underlying story is there, but the pacing leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “It's just piles of meat with eyes of increasing size; you are railroaded through a dull story and implied threats that never deliver, and at the end you find a door to the backrooms and it smash cuts to credits.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful and disturbing visuals, as well as the superb level design that enhances the atmosphere. However, some users criticize the game's performance, noting significant frame rate issues, particularly in outdoor areas. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, the game's technical execution leaves room for improvement.
- “The aesthetics, while intentionally disorienting and a little derivative, are probably the best part of the game.”
- “Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and the visuals.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, graphics and sound design 10/10”
- “The visuals were grotesque, the level design was superb.”
- “Performance and graphics: this is probably the worst-performing, lowest FPS game I've ever tried on Steam, even at absolute minimum graphical settings.”
- “The visuals are suitably upsetting.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by exceptional sound design and visuals. While many players appreciate the initial tension and unique ambiance, some feel that the experience diminishes over time, particularly due to a lackluster ending. Overall, it is recognized as a compelling atmospheric experience, though opinions vary on its longevity and narrative resolution.
- “The game ultimately is a walking simulator with an incredible atmosphere, amazing sound design, and an eerie and uncomfortable vibe all throughout.”
- “Great atmosphere and effective use of minimal music.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, graphics, and sound design 10/10”
- “The worst thing that can happen to a horror game is being boring, and this is one of the classic examples of being boring. I did enjoy the atmosphere, but it loses its flair 20 minutes in.”
- “Gore is a pretty basic walking simulator that throws away what atmosphere it does build with a terrible ending.”
- “Love the concept of the flesh entity, big bone, atmosphere, and retro style, but the final reveal is such a cliché concept.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received for its straightforward mechanics and lack of unnecessary loops, though it may not satisfy those seeking intense scares or variety. Progression relies on reading notes to unlock doors, which some players find engaging, while others criticize the story and monster representation.
- “The gameplay doesn't waste your time or pull you into pointless gameplay loops.”
- “The mechanic is that you must read all the notes pages in order to unlock doors to proceed.”
- “If you need intense scares or varied gameplay, you might get bored.”
- “The mechanic is that you must read all the notes and pages in order to unlock doors to proceed.”
- “There is a progression mechanic.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the surreal visuals. Reviewers note the minimalistic yet impactful soundtrack, which contributes significantly to the overall experience, making it a standout element alongside the game's environments and story.
- “Great atmosphere and effective use of minimal music.”
- “The ambiance was great, the music was perfect, and the imagery is so surreal and bizarre.”
- “The music and the sound in this game are also great.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant frame rate drops, particularly in specific areas, while others report smooth performance even on high-end hardware. Overall, there are notable concerns about poor optimization, especially in the starting area, leading to frustration among users who struggle with low FPS despite adjusting settings.
- “I had 0 issues with FPS and performance, so I don't know what others were talking about.”
- “I loved everything about it: the found footage style, Lovecraftian aspect, and the lore behind it. The optimization was very well done, oh, and don't forget the grotesque creatures we encountered! :)”
- “Also, the optimization is terrible; the FPS would drop by itself from time to time, and in one of the story rooms, it would even drop to 10.”
- “Also, the starting area is incredibly unoptimized - I got 60 FPS and I'm using a 5080 gaming OC.”
- “Performance and graphics: this is probably the worst-performing, lowest FPS game I've ever tried on Steam, even at absolute minimum graphical settings.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The initial release of the game experienced some bugs, but these issues were promptly addressed in subsequent updates, resulting in improved stability.
- “The initial release was somewhat buggy, but it was quickly fixed.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made the game unplayable at times.”
- “The game has a lot of stability issues, causing lag and disconnects during gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the narrative, feeling a sense of loss and sacrifice through the character of Jack, who seems to protect them even in death. The anticipation of a heartbreaking reveal is tempered by an open-ended conclusion that leaves room for hope and potential continuation in a sequel.
- “The claws not attacking me at all really made me feel like Jack was already dead and trying his best to stop the thing from attacking me, only to just say 'yeah, by the way, there's a monolith and, uhhh, blood in it, and yeah, uhhh, the blood reassembles things.'”
- “I was bracing myself for a heartbreaking reveal at the end, but the open-ended nature of the ending allows for a continuation of the story with a possible sequel, potentially leading to a somewhat happy ending.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its unexpected and absurd moments, such as jump scares that transform into harmless fleshy tendrils accompanied by exaggerated sound effects, creating a comedic contrast that players find amusing.
- “I will give the game points for humor, because it was unexpectedly hilarious when the 'jumpscares' turned out to be fleshy tendrils that lunge at you with a big stinger sound effect... and then do nothing.”