Hotel 188

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

Hotel 188 immerses you in a chilling, atmospheric experience inspired by the Backrooms, focusing on disorientation and psychological tension rather than jumpscares. You navigate endlessly shifting, eerily silent spaces where time stands still and nothing feels quite right. The game challenges your sense of reality and willpower as you struggle to find a way forward in an unsettling, unknown hotel.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere with excellent graphics and sound design, enhancing the immersive experience.
Puzzles are engaging and well-paced, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
Hotel 188 distinguishes itself from other liminal space games by focusing on exploration and environmental storytelling rather than cheap jump scares.

The level design can be maze-like, leading to frustrating backtracking and a lack of clarity on objectives.
The game lacks a save feature, forcing players to restart from the beginning if they exit, which can be very annoying.
Some puzzles are overly obscure or tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.

atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a warm dark ambient soundtrack that enhances its engaging and somewhat oppressive environments, making exploration enjoyable. While the graphics are praised for their quality, some users noted that the atmospheric audio files are too short and can clip during gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere effectively draws players in, creating a surreal and unsettling experience that encourages careful examination of the surroundings.
- “The soundtrack is warm dark ambient which ties into the ambivalent atmosphere.”
- “A neat atmosphere and somewhat engaging environments help to make exploration enjoyable.”
- “From the very beginning, the atmosphere pulled me in.”
- “It's mostly the oppressive atmosphere at odds with you, and your own unsettling thoughts of: 'Wait, was that there before?' while looking around because of some carefully crafted environmental alterations.”
- “The soundtrack is warm dark ambient, which ties into the ambivalent atmosphere.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cool visuals, unique geometry, and excellent atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable art style. Players appreciate the smooth performance on high settings, with detailed environments and ambient sounds enhancing the overall experience. While the graphics are generally satisfying, some feel they lack a certain liminal quality.
- “Really cool visuals and wacky geometry.”
- “It stood out for me in a few places and I enjoyed the overall art style.”
- “Great graphics, layout, and puzzle play.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its fun and varied mechanics across different levels, featuring intriguing choices and environments. However, players should be prepared for occasional frustrating puzzles that can extend gameplay by several minutes. Overall, it offers a magical and immersive experience, with a desire for future content like a mall level.
- “The gameplay mechanics were fun and different every level, with some really interesting choices and environments.”
- “A magical, realistic backrooms experience and magnificent gameplay! I would love to see a mall level added in a future update.”
- “However, you will definitely need to be patient at times, as puzzles can set you back 5-10 minutes of gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music features a warm dark ambient soundtrack that complements the game's ambivalent atmosphere, though some users feel that incorporating more eerie elements could enhance the experience.
- “The soundtrack is a warm dark ambient that ties into the ambivalent atmosphere.”
- “Some eerie ambiance or music would be cool.”
- “The soundtrack is warm dark ambient, which ties into the ambivalent atmosphere.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly during the "spot the anomaly" segment, which is described as lengthy and prone to bugs. These problems often necessitate game restarts, detracting from the overall exploration experience.
- “There's also a segment in the game where the anomaly drags on for an extremely long time, and it can be extremely buggy, not working properly half the time, which forced me to restart the game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience, leading to frustrating moments and a lack of immersion.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its subtlety, allowing players to piece together the narrative through exploration rather than relying on heavy exposition. This approach enhances engagement and encourages a deeper connection with the game's world.
- “I enjoyed how nothing was overly explained, letting you piece the story together yourself as you explore.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
- “Each choice you make feels impactful, shaping the story in a way that keeps you engaged and invested in the outcome.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations were unclear, leaving me confused about their actions throughout the game.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”