- August 17, 2023
- Pixelblossom Softworks
HIDEAWAY
Platforms
About
"Hideaway" is an action-packed survival horror game for 1-2 players, play solo or cooperatively in a multiplayer setting. You and your friends are the unsuspecting victims of a horrifying winter folktale, trapped in a cabin with something terrifying lurking outside. With a new gameplay mechanic of "Cold Exposure," the cryptid becomes more unpredictable and improvisation is key. Brace yourself for a thrilling and immersive experience as you try to survive the night in this chilling tale.











- The game is functional and works better than many other indie horror games.
- The randomly generated map adds some freshness to the gameplay for multiple runs.
- It can be a fun little horror game to play with friends if purchased on sale.
- The game is extremely short, with gameplay lasting only about 4-15 minutes.
- There is no real challenge as players cannot die, making it less engaging.
- The content feels minimal and lacks replay value, leading many to consider it a cash grab.
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is criticized for being minimal, with some players completing it in just a few minutes, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab. However, the randomly generated maps provide a degree of freshness, as players must search for items like bottles and altars during their runs.
“The map is randomly generated, so you always have to search for the bottles and altars, which keeps it fresh for some runs.”
“Will experience all 4.5 minutes of gameplay before you win, and that's the only thing to do.”
“7€ cash grab for 2 minutes of gameplay.”
“There is not much gameplay, but the map is randomly generated so that you always have to search for the bottles and altars, which keeps it fresh for some runs.”