Homeless

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Homeless is a single player action game. It was developed by Darkphobia Games and was released on August 3, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Homeless" is a single-player adventure/psychological horror game set in 1990s New York City, built with the Unreal Engine 5 for sensational graphics. As night shift security guard Albert, you'll uncover the crimes of a strange, Tall homeless man lurking in the subway, facing handwritten notes that challenge your beliefs and sanity. Uncovering his identity promises a shocking revelation.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews

atmosphere17 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a strong atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
It effectively builds tension without relying heavily on jumpscares, making for a more immersive experience.
Many players found it to be a fun, short horror game that is perfect for the spooky season.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more and feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.
The inclusion of a shooting segment at the end was seen as annoying and detracted from the horror atmosphere.
There are several bugs and gameplay issues, including glitches that can hinder progress and a lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics.

atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strong visuals and immersive sound design, creating a mix of beauty and unsettling tension. While many players found the environment engaging and occasionally terrifying, some noted that the lack of significant events diminished the overall scare factor. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, with potential for even greater impact with further refinement.
- “I loved the atmosphere and visuals; however, I'm not entirely sure about the inclusion of a weapon near the end, as it didn't make a lot of sense to me and took away from the experience.”
- “Atmosphere is amazing and scary.”
- “For what it's worth, the game does atmosphere quite well - there were several moments I felt genuinely unsettled slowly walking into the lion's den (or I suppose I should say vulture's nest).”
- “Oppressive atmosphere and sound design.”
- “The game wasn't scary but it had a decent atmosphere, some weird vocal sound effects, and a maze-like setting.”
- “The atmosphere was terrifying.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
18%
10%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their photo-realism and atmospheric design, effectively blending cyberpunk and horror elements. Many players noted the impressive art design and level layouts, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience, despite some mentioning minor bugs. Overall, the visuals are described as cinematic and captivating, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It combines cyberpunk and horror which blend together perfectly with the photorealistic graphics and amazingly designed levels.”
- “Very nice art design and graphics, it's like watching a movie.”
- “This game lies somewhere in the middle for me, but I'm giving it a thumbs up for the atmosphere and graphics.”
- “Love the story and graphics.”
- “Photo-realistic graphics.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
67%
19%
The story aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users noting a lack of depth and coherence, describing it as almost non-existent and poorly executed. Critics highlight basic writing, poorly translated dialogues, and an overreliance on cheap jumpscares, leading to a feeling of disappointment. However, a few users expressed enjoyment of the story and graphics, indicating that there may be some redeeming qualities despite the overall criticism.
- “I'd like to know how the story continues.”
- “Love the story and graphics.”
- “It was a short game, but I enjoyed the story.”
- “There's a lack of storyline; it just seems to be like a walking sim with jumpscares mainly.”
- “The story is basically non-existent, and the selling points are close to lies.”
- “The writing is incredibly basic for what little story there is here, and it is plagued by the usual jumpscares that are the cheapest way to get a fright.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking essential mechanics such as a flashlight or crouch, resulting in a scripted experience with minimal interactivity. Reviewers note poorly translated dialogues, a nearly nonexistent story, and a reliance on cheap scares, leading to an overall impression of subpar gameplay quality.
- “I'd put the mechanics, gameplay, and functionality above that of a free itch.”
- “---{ gameplay }---”
- “☑ it's just gameplay”
- “There is no flashlight or crouch mechanic.”
- “No real gameplay, just a script.”
- “Badly translated dialogues, almost zero story, even less gameplay elements and cheap scares.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers acknowledge the game's potential for creating an emotional atmosphere, noting that it has moments of impact but ultimately lacks cohesion and a satisfying conclusion. This inconsistency detracts from the overall emotional experience, leading to a sense of disappointment.
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, often requiring significant time investment, with some humorously suggesting that it feels like needing a "second life" to complete it. Despite the grind, many managed to finish the game in a few extended sessions.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The end was a bit tedious, but I managed to finish in 3 sittings.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features appealing graphics, but players report significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being unable to exit rooms. Many users express frustration over having to reset levels to resolve these problems.
- “The graphics are nice, but the game is buggy.”
- “I truly like the game, but I hated how I had to press F9 to reset the level because of door glitches that prevented me from leaving a room.”