Hotel on the Grate

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Hotel on the Grate is a single player action game with fantasy and erotic themes. It was developed by BiscuitLLC and was released on November 4, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Hotel on the Grate is a short(15-20 min), narrative adventure game. Assume the role of an on call therapist and travel across the city on the grate to meet your patients.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and trippy visual style that stands out as unlike any other game, offering an abstract and psychedelic experience.
Interesting and unsettling audio that pairs well with the game's bizarre environments, enhancing the atmosphere.
Short, quirky narrative walking simulator with some amusing and emotional moments, appealing to niche audiences who enjoy experimental games.

Very short gameplay length with no real ending or conclusion, limiting depth and replay value.
Lack of meaningful interaction or choices; player cannot influence the story or provide therapy advice to characters.
Graphical and writing quality is low and off-putting to many; some find the visuals and dialogue crude or poorly executed.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is intentionally unsettling, trippy, and varied, effectively complementing the bizarre and eerie atmosphere. While some find it creatively thought-out and fitting, others consider it mediocre or unpleasant. Overall, the soundtrack succeeds in enhancing the game's tone and unique world.
- “The aura is unsettling and the music is really trippy, unstable, and varied.”
- “I could instantly tell the developer attempted to create unsettling, uncomfortable, and trippy soundtracks to accommodate the bizarre world and actually did a damn good job at it.”
- “The soundtracks pair very well with their corresponding environments and I welcome them with open arms.”
- “It has some cheap laughs, extremely mediocre soundtrack, bad writing.”
- “There are quite a few tracks in the game and each room has its own unique soundtrack but many if not all of them sound, let's just say, not so pleasant.”
- “The aura is unsettling and the music is really trippy and unstable and various.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story or meaningful conclusion, with no impactful player choices or dialogue options affecting the narrative. Some users find the writing occasionally off-putting, while others appreciate the interesting storyline despite its brevity and limited character development. Overall, the story is minimal and somewhat unsatisfying for those seeking depth or closure.
- “The game's storyline is interesting.”
- “Given the length of the game, that's actually pretty good considering there isn't a lot of screen time for these individuals to pour out their entire life story.”
- “Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised despite some flaws like no real ending or conclusion to the story and occasional overly vulgar or random writing.”
- “The game has no story whatsoever; it seems quite boring. Obviously, the game is supposed to look tacky, but it would be nice to have some sort of ending. 3/10”
- “It's a shame there's no real ending or conclusion to the story. Also, I don't know why I have to press 'goodbye...' every time a choiceless dialogue ends, and some of the overly vulgar, edgy, or random writing fell flat for me.”
- “There aren't any dialogue options that affect the story, and there are no choices the player can make that impact the overall game and story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly polarizing, with some users finding them uniquely trippy and unsettling, while others consider them among the worst on the platform. Their distinctive style contributes to the game's eerie atmosphere but may not appeal to everyone.
- “If you enjoy unsettling, unique and uncomfortable visuals and audio, narrative games and walking simulators and care little to none about game length, this might be up your alley.”
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
- “Similar to the graphics, the audio is also a hit or miss but it definitely leans more towards the latter.”
- “The graphics are trippy for sure and the colors aren't necessarily the most popular among most people, but it's also what makes the game unique.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The gameplay of "hotel on the grate" is primarily narrative-driven, focusing on reading text and dialogue within a first-person walking simulator format. It offers a unique, abstract experience that combines strong visual elements with storytelling, successfully appealing to fans of walking simulators seeking something distinctive.
- “'Hotel on the Grate' is a first-person walking simulator that mostly relies on narrative gameplay, involving reading text and dialogue more often than anything else.”
- “For me, I really don't mind games not looking realistic or paying a lot of attention to detail and actually found 'Hotel on the Grate' to scratch an itch I tend to have when it comes to walking simulators: a unique, odd and abstract experience that also relies heavily on visual looks on top of narrative gameplay and implements it well.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a brief but quirky sense of humor that many players find amusing and enjoyable.
- “A very short and weird but funny game I'm glad I found randomly.”
- “This is funny.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by well-designed characters complemented by fitting music, enhancing the overall experience. However, specific details on storyline growth or depth are not mentioned.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a surprisingly emotional experience, adding a deeper layer to its overall impact.