Hotel 188

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Hotel 188 is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by LeonnCamayo and was released on May 19, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In Hotel 188, there are no monsters chasing you or cheap jumpscares. The fear comes from somewhere else: the atmosphere, the silence, the sound of your own footsteps… and that constant feeling that something doesn’t quite fit. You wake up in a place you don’t recognize. Time doesn’t move forward, the rooms feel the same but different each time you return to them, and the only path is forward...…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and visually interesting take on liminal hotel and liminal space aesthetics with surreal and carefully crafted environments.
Engaging puzzles that are generally intuitive and enhance exploration without being overly difficult; puzzle variety across levels adds to gameplay depth.
Excellent atmosphere enhanced by thoughtful sound design and ambient music creating a cozy, unsettling, and immersive psychological horror experience without relying on jump scares.

Some puzzles and maze-like levels can be frustrating, unclear, or lead to excessive backtracking, causing annoyance and breaking pace.
Save system is confusing or absent; progress is often lost after quitting, requiring players to restart levels, which impacts enjoyment.
Performance issues on higher graphic settings and occasional bugs, including crashing in later levels and minor graphical glitches, detract from smooth gameplay.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
42%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its surreal, unsettling tone that emphasizes experience over traditional horror, supported by warm dark ambient music and engaging, enigmatic environments. While puzzles are simple and serve mainly to enhance the mood, the immersive, oppressive ambiance encourages slow exploration and a lingering sense of unease. Minor audio repetition issues exist but do not significantly detract from the overall atmospheric impact.
- “The atmosphere leans more toward the surreal than outright horror—the tone is unsettling without relying on jump scares or overly creepy moments.”
- “If you want an atmospheric, puzzle-centered walking sim set in the enigmatic world between reality and dream, this is worth a try—especially for fans of the genre.”
- “From the very beginning, the atmosphere pulled me in.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The game's graphics feature a distinctive minimalist aesthetic combined with wacky geometry and detailed visuals that enhance exploration and atmosphere. Reviews highlight smooth performance, impressive art style, and well-designed layouts that contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are praised for their quality, atmosphere, and ability to stand out.
- “The visuals of this game are insane!”
- “Really cool visuals and wacky geometry.”
- “There are a lot of details and clues as to how to progress, along with great graphics and ambient sounds.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay is minimal but engaging, with each level introducing new mechanics and environmental twists that keep exploration fresh and interesting. While puzzles can occasionally cause setbacks, the overall experience is immersive and encourages players to progress to see what comes next. The game balances a unique atmospheric experience with enjoyable and varied gameplay elements.
- “Each level introduces new gameplay mechanics or environmental twists, which keeps exploration engaging and encourages you to keep pushing forward just to see what the game throws at you next.”
- “The gameplay mechanics were fun and different every level with some really interesting choices and environments.”
- “Gameplay is minimal, focus is on the experience and atmosphere.”
- “However, you will definitely need to be patient at times, as puzzles can set you back 5-10 minutes of gameplay.”
- “I enjoyed the experience, it took me about 4 hours to play, probably would have taken less if I figured out how the save mechanic worked sooner.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music features warm dark ambient and atmospheric sounds that create a liminal, cozy yet surreal mood, effectively balancing eerie unease with casual exploration. While praised for enhancing the game's unique ambivalent atmosphere, some users wish for a bit more eerie ambiance.
- “The use of ambient music helps shape an ambivalent, almost cozy darkness rather than pure dread—perfect for fans seeking something between casual exploration and surreal unease.”
- “The soundtrack is warm dark ambient which ties into the ambivalent atmosphere.”
- “Visually, the environments and soundtrack deliver a strong liminal vibe.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is subtle and minimalist, encouraging players to uncover and interpret the narrative on their own through exploration rather than explicit explanations.
- “I enjoyed how nothing was overly explained, letting you piece the story together yourself as you explore.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally playable on lower-end systems but may require lowering settings, especially when multitasking like streaming. Overall, optimization allows for a fun experience though it can be demanding on less powerful hardware.
- “Performance-wise, the game can be taxing on lower-end rigs, so you may need to drop the settings if you're running and streaming at the same time, but it remains playable and fun even on lower settings.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s stability is problematic, with frequent bugs causing certain segments to malfunction and often forcing players to restart. These issues notably disrupt exploration and overall gameplay experience.