Haunted Gas Station

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Haunted Gas Station is a single player action game. It was developed by JubleLemonSeed and was released on October 16, 2019. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

After a vehicle accident, a man is forced to check a nearby gas station for help, unaware of its ghastly resident.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,011 reviews

story26 positive mentions

optimization10 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive horror experience, with effective jump scares and a chilling atmosphere.
Despite its short length, the game is entertaining and has potential for speedrunning communities.
The voice acting and sound design are commendable, adding to the overall tension and engagement of the gameplay.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor optimization, invisible walls, and a broken retry/quit menu.
Many players found the gameplay too short and lacking in depth, with a simplistic story that leaves much to be desired.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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57%
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The reviews for the game's story are highly polarized, with some players praising its immersive storytelling, deep lore, and engaging characters, while others criticize it for being simplistic or poorly executed. Many highlight the game's ability to create suspense and horror, though some note that important plot points can be easily missed due to gameplay mechanics. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point for those who appreciate horror, despite its brevity and occasional lack of coherence.
- “This is a cinematic masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you nervously sweating all the way through. The story takes place in a remote location with only a lonely gas station around. You play as an average Joe character who, after getting into a car accident with a deer, is forced to seek help. As you enter the gas station, something just doesn't feel right... I won't spoil the rest, but this game is an absolute must-play. I'm surprised that the dev chose to release this for free since it's such an in-depth and truly chilling game. This truly rivals some of the best horror games in the genre, and I truly hope there is a sequel in the works in the future or possibly a spiritual successor.”
- “The story blew me away with the amount of suspense, horror, and plot! The voice acting, the modeling, even the story are all incredibly groundbreaking.”
- “Haunted gas station is a game that engages you like no other I've ever seen. The game has a talent for gripping you with its rich atmosphere, beautiful world-building, and dark storytelling not yet seen in modern horror. Honestly, it's a needed breath of fresh air.”
- “The plot could've been written and executed better by a 4-year-old with a crayon and paper.”
- “The graphics are terrible and the story makes absolutely no sense.”
- “Short, not scary, and cheesy story.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
45%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as stunning and immersive, likening them to next-gen visuals, while others criticize them for poor optimization and outdated aesthetics. Many highlight the game's ability to create a terrifying atmosphere through its visuals, but there are also complaints about technical issues like frame rate drops and invisible walls. Overall, the graphics seem to be a polarizing aspect, with some players experiencing awe and others disappointment.
- “Goty potential, everything from the graphics that somehow seem to look like real life, to the amazing voice acting in sounds I literally had to take my headphones off to make sure it wasn't real life.”
- “Haunted Gas Station is beautifully powered by the newest version of the Frostbite engine, but, honestly, the Frostbite engine is powered by Haunted Gas Station. The visuals are absolutely stunning, the visuals of the main location of the game - the abandoned nursery, look absolutely perfect. It's safe to say that not only did they break the boundaries of the Frostbite engine but technology as a whole.”
- “The graphics in this game are beyond our time; even on low settings, sometimes I question if I am really there.”
- “The graphics and frames run worse than a Roblox game on a HP laptop from 2012 with no FPS unlocker.”
- “Graphics are from the year 1999 and still struggles?”
- “It's not good looking, even by indie Unity game standards, and lowering the graphics barely does anything.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics and horror elements, while others criticized its short duration and occasional bugs. Many found the experience entertaining and immersive, particularly in the context of horror, but noted that the overall quality felt low due to its small development team. Despite these issues, some players highlighted memorable moments and a deep storyline that enhanced their enjoyment.
- “I honestly can't remember the last time a game made me smile and laugh this much while also being totally engrossed in the gameplay.”
- “Truly a fantastic experience, it has everything one could want from exhilarating gameplay to enticing lore alongside lovable characters, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire time you're playing this game.”
- “Outstanding gameplay, scary ghost, and great cast of characters, what else could you want from a horror game.”
- “As for gameplay issues/quirks, there were a few such as: mobility - I felt like my character was on ice skates as he was literally gliding all over the place (was pretty funny, to be honest).”
- “This game has very awkward and streamlined gameplay that has you asking questions the whole way.”
- “Even as a free title, there are only a few minutes of gameplay that is buggy and rough overall.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with many players finding it both funny and scary. Reviews mention laugh-inducing moments, such as quirky character movements and amusing glitches, alongside effective jump scares. Overall, the game is described as a short but entertaining experience that successfully blends horror with humor, making it a memorable ride for players.
- “This game is not only scary, but funny as hell.”
- “This game is hilarious and fantastic.”
- “Its not this is one of the funniest games I have ever played and my words cannot do it justice to how funny it is.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite being free, the lack of optimization detracts significantly from its potential appeal.
- “The game is greatly optimized for all kinds of computers, making it available to any players.”
- “Since it's so short, to say too much about the game would be to give it all away, but know that underneath some unpolished rough spots and optimization problems lies a game with some wit, charm, gentle scares, and a simplistic retro atmosphere.”
- “Optimization by removing some lights as well can be done, and directional audio improvements would be nice.”
- “No optimization whatsoever - game runs like crap, despite looking rather poorly.”
- “Plain and simple, badly optimized trash.”
- “I know it's a free horror game and all, but this is... extremely poorly optimized, buggy, linear, short, and built almost entirely using free assets.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its exceptional quality and emotional depth, with some reviewers comparing it to classical masterpieces. The soundtrack, created by a single individual, effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to both its unsettling mood and immersive experience. While some users noted the need for updates or additional tracks, the overall consensus is that the music significantly elevates the gameplay.
- “The music... to the orchestral riffs of angels to the melancholic cries of the whales, the music and sound design are at the top of the world. The OST will forever be music that rivals classics like Mozart, and it's crazy to think this beautiful masterpiece of a soundtrack and sound design was all created from scratch by one individual.”
- “The way Fabio created the music was by searching into the darkest depths of his heart and looked for the one thing he wanted to create before he passed away, and he found that... that was the haunted gas station.”
- “The music was fitting, the tension built up nicely, the running away made me anxious and one particular scene I felt was perfectly timed.”
- “Simple build relying on music and a jump scare or so to carry the game through.”
- “Needs more details and the scary music for when you go to get the key isn't great.”
- “And also update the music and show the main character's face for once in a while.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the atmosphere in the game. While some players appreciate the immersive and chilling ambiance, noting effective tension and engaging world-building, others criticize the lack of depth and polish, describing it as unscary and visually unappealing. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a strong point for some titles, while others fall short of delivering a compelling experience.
- “From the eerie atmosphere to the bone-chilling textures of the monsters.”
- “The tension and atmosphere is just beautiful.”
- “Haunted gas station is a game that engages you like no other I've ever seen, the game has a talent of gripping you in with its rich atmosphere, beautiful world-building, and dark storytelling not yet seen in modern horror, and honestly, it's a needed breath of fresh air.”
- “Nothing really scary, no atmosphere build-up, just a small and ugly looking map with a single boring monster and a game over screen that doesn't even work properly.”
- “The models and textures are also very poor, but they would be fine if there was any sense of atmosphere to be experienced.”
- “Since it's so short, to say too much about the game would be to give it all away, but know that underneath some unpolished rough spots and optimization problems lies a game with some wit, charm, gentle scares, and a simplistic retro atmosphere.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and poor optimization affecting gameplay. Users note issues such as a non-functional save system, erratic character behavior, and a sensitive camera, leading to a frustrating experience despite some players finding humor in its flaws. Overall, the game is described as extremely buggy, even for a free title, with many suggesting it lacks polish and stability.
- “This game is an easy 10; it's the best game I've ever played. The lore is admirable, and it's outstanding work from Josh Davis—a masterpiece in its time. I will make sure my kids play this game. I also broke a world record time on this game: any% no glitches. If you want to beat my time of 2:45.73, check out my speedruns on YouTube @gn_milo.”
- “Buggy as all get out and doesn't have a working save system that I'm aware of; approach it with the right attitude, though, and it's so bad it's good.”
- “There's a lot of glitches regarding where you can and cannot walk, and I think subtitles should also be an option.”
- “I know it's a free horror game and all, but this is... extremely poorly optimized, buggy, linear, short, and built almost entirely using free assets.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight exceptional character development, particularly praising the main character and the antagonist. Many users express that the depth and growth of the characters significantly enhance the overall experience, suggesting that strong character arcs are a key strength of the game. However, there are also calls for improvement in storytelling and character development execution.
- “It has amazing character development and a great antagonist.”
- “Superb character development.”
- “I mean, is life worth it if I don't have as much character development as this man did?”
- “Maybe hire a professional for character development and storytelling, as there are many who can do it affordably.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Confusing and tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging atmosphere, compelling storyline, and enduring voice acting, making each playthrough feel fresh and enjoyable.
- “It's a game with a lot of atmosphere, and it's highly replayable.”
- “The graphics, storyline, replayability, and voice acting never get old.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game elicits a mix of fear and humor, with players finding certain elements, like the ghost model, both terrifying and amusing, leading to moments of laughter even amidst the scares.

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56%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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The horror stylings found in Haunted Gas Station are strictly by the books. It does not do anything horribly wrong, but players will know what to expect from this title with a mere glance of the Steam page.
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Haunted Gas Station is a action game.

Haunted Gas Station is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Haunted Gas Station.

Haunted Gas Station was released on October 16, 2019.

Haunted Gas Station was developed by JubleLemonSeed.

Haunted Gas Station has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Haunted Gas Station is a single player game.

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