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Gore In Crayon

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Gore In Crayon is a single player simulation game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Leigh Carr and was released on December 29, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Don't stay up too late. Mamma likes to drink… a lot. Piece together a harrowing narrative told without words in this short 2D pixel survival horror. FEATURES Compelling and terrifying story A cute little horrible game of cat and mouse Gruesome game overs Multiple endings (Yeah, okay, you got me, there’s only two) Approximately thirty minutes of gameplay Short grind core song “Gore …

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique visual storytelling style that effectively builds atmosphere and tension.
  • It's a short but engaging horror experience that manages to be both fun and scary, with a well-crafted story.
  • The price-to-enjoyment ratio is excellent, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of indie horror games.
  • The second half of the game suffers from poorly designed gameplay mechanics, leading to frustrating moments for players.
  • Some players experienced confusion during key collection sections, which could result in unexpected deaths.
  • The game lacks a pause menu, which can be inconvenient for players needing to take breaks during gameplay.

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game's story is characterized as a short yet impactful narrative that effectively utilizes visual storytelling to convey themes of tension and emotional depth, particularly regarding serious issues like addiction and violence. While some find the story a bit silly or unrealistic, it is praised for its atmosphere, twists, and the ability to resonate with players despite its simplicity. Overall, it offers a unique and engaging experience that leaves players wanting more from the developer.

    • “Visual storytelling does a great job at building the atmosphere throughout with a couple nice twists thrown in.”
    • “This was a great pixelated story about a daughter dealing with her mother's alcohol addiction and violent tendencies.”
    • “The story is a little silly.”
    • “Simple sound design, simple art, small game, telling a gruesome story that -- while the end might not be realistic, and the game is at the very edge of extreme -- might not be too far off from what some children go through.”
    • “For a game without any words, this definitely told a story.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming "crayon-like" art style that effectively conveys the story through visuals, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative. The simplicity of the animation complements the game's themes, creating a visually engaging experience that resonates with players.

    • “The art style clicks with me; I appreciate the ability to tell a story through only visuals, and it's short and sweet.”
    • “Animated in a simple animation style with a 'crayon-like' art style, your job - playing as the young girl - is simply to go to bed, only to wake up to the sound of your drunk mother losing her mind and making a choice that could result in the young girl's tragic fate being met much sooner than later.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Gameplay is initially engaging and effectively conveys tension through its simple mechanics, but the experience is marred by poorly designed elements in the second half, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite this, the game features impactful death animations that add weight to the player's failures.

    • “At first, I thought it was going to be a simple and short game, but after finishing it, all I could say was, 'Wow, what an amazing game.' Even though it’s based on a simple mechanic, the game manages to pull you into the situation, conveying the protagonist’s tension.”
    • “Simple but effective gameplay, along with good death animations, gave some weight to failing.”
    • “But... the second half has very poorly designed gameplay that brought the whole thing crashing down.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a monotonous experience.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is effectively enhanced through strong visual storytelling, which incorporates several intriguing twists that enrich the overall experience.

    • “Visual storytelling does a great job at building the atmosphere throughout, with a couple of nice twists thrown in.”
    • “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that pulls you into the game world.”
    • “Every detail, from the lighting to the ambient sounds, contributes to an incredibly rich and engaging atmosphere.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players note that the game offers a moderate level of replayability, primarily due to the presence of achievements that encourage multiple playthroughs, despite the overall gameplay lasting around 20-30 minutes.

    • “It's probably about a 20-30 minute game for most, although I haven't gotten all the achievements yet, so there is some replayability.”
    • “It's probably about a 20-30 minute game for most, although I haven't got all the achievements yet, so there is some replayability.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect to be more annoying than tedious, as the lack of significant penalties upon death means that repetitive tasks don't feel overly burdensome.

    • “But since there isn’t much you have to redo if you die, it’s more annoying than truly tedious.”
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Gore In Crayon is a simulation game with horror and violence themes. Common tags for Gore In Crayon include indie, psychological, exploration, pixel graphics, psychological horror and others.

Gore In Crayon is available on PC and Windows.

Gore In Crayon was released on December 29, 2025.

Gore In Crayon was developed by Leigh Carr.

Gore In Crayon has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Gore In Crayon for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Gore In Crayon is a single player game.

Similar games include Uncanny Valley, God's Basement, REVEIL, Cat in the Box, Moons of Madness and others.