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INSERT GAME HERE is a single player casual action adventure game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Ayush Vaibhav Goyal and was released on July 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Experience intense first-person shooter action featuring bombastic set pieces and engaging shooting mechanics. Dive into a deeply layered story that unfolds alongside high-octane combat scenarios. This game promises a glitch-free, thrilling adventure for fans of fast-paced, narrative-driven gameplay.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 643 reviews

humor61 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous take on the struggles of game development, with clever voice acting and engaging dialogue.
It's a short, free experience that can be completed in about 40 minutes, making it a fun way to pass the time.
The meta-narrative and fourth wall breaks provide a charming and entertaining perspective, resonating well with players who appreciate indie games.

The pacing is often slow, with long stretches of walking and dialogue that can feel tedious and unengaging.
Many players found the gameplay lacking, as it primarily consists of listening to conversations rather than interactive elements.
Technical issues, such as high mouse sensitivity and bugs that prevent progress, detract from the overall experience.

humor
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogues, and unique, self-aware style, often blending absurdity with heartfelt moments. While many players found it to be entertaining and funny, some noted that the pacing and gameplay could detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is characterized as a short, lighthearted adventure filled with memorable comedic elements and a touch of introspection.
- “It's short, extremely funny, and highly introspective about a small game dev experience.”
- “What a wonderfully ridiculous experience, full of heart and humor.”
- “The writing was fun and a lot of the jokes were quite funny!”
story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mix of humor and depth, often reflecting the struggles of indie game development, which resonates with many players. While some find it entertaining and engaging, others note its simplicity and brevity, suggesting it may appeal more to younger audiences or those seeking a casual experience. Overall, the narrative is praised for its creativity and emotional impact, despite some critiques regarding its depth and complexity.
- “A deep story about the struggles of being an indie game developer, a beautiful story that is.”
- “The developer’s use of basic objects belies the layered and meta-humorous story presented within about game development.”
- “This game has an incredible story that brought me to tears.”
- “No story, which is the story, except perhaps the ambition to be a game, which it calls for being inserted.”
- “Quite a messy story line.”
- “I get that there is a lore and a story behind, but this is just so boring...”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its innovative mechanics, engaging story, and polished graphics, while others criticize the lack of substantial gameplay and agency, noting that it often feels more like an interactive experience than a traditional game. Despite its short duration, many players found it enjoyable and humorous, though some expressed a desire for more content and traditional gameplay elements. Overall, it offers a unique experience that may appeal to those looking for something different, but it may not satisfy players seeking extensive gameplay.
- “Roughly 50 minutes of fun gameplay for free are definitely worth the download!”
- “From the next-gen graphics to the polished non-stop gameplay, I struggle to find another game that comes close to this one.”
- “Absolutely loved the gameplay and wholesome anecdotes.”
- “A psychological experiment to see how players can be strung along into a meta-themed game with no actual gameplay.”
- “There’s barely any real gameplay.”
- “There’s no traditional 'gameplay' here.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the minimalist aesthetic and charming visuals that enhance the storytelling experience, while others highlight the lack of advanced settings and high-performance requirements. Many players appreciate the seamless integration of graphics and sound design, creating memorable moments despite the simplicity of the visuals. Overall, the game is noted for its heart and creativity, proving that engaging gameplay can thrive without cutting-edge graphics.
- “10/10 story and visuals.”
- “Incredible graphics, high stakes gameplay, and, best of all, awesome voice acting.”
- “It’s not the flashiest game, and the graphics are nonexistent, but it carries more heart than most mainstream AAA titles.”
- “The voice acting was undoubtedly my favorite part, and for a game aware of its 'lack of visuals', I absolutely loved the way they used so many simple visuals to create so many memorable, 'handcrafted' feeling moments that really suit the narrative of the game (the areas with cardboard hand drawings were particularly my favorite).”
- “The graphics are unbelievable!”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of heartfelt moments, humor, and dramatic storytelling, evoking a wide range of feelings from players, including joy, sadness, and nostalgia. While some reviews note a lack of depth in gameplay, many express that the emotional weight of certain scenes and the overall narrative resonate deeply, making it a memorable experience. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to connect with them on an emotional level, despite some critiques regarding its execution.
- “Game dev, you made an amazing game. Jesus Christ, I cried.”
- “I shed a tear when seeing the special thanks, because it truly is you, the player, that makes a game a game. You can never truly define what a game is, so it's up to the users to do it for you. This was truly one of the most heartwarming games I have played so far, most definitely in my top 5.”
- “This game made me feel good, bad, happy, sad, excited, and nervous.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its surprising optimization, especially given its simple graphics, which allows it to run well on lower-end PCs. Reviewers appreciate its creative approach and performance, highlighting it as one of the best-optimized games of 2025.
- “I really liked this! I feel that some games nowadays lack creative liberty, and this game showed that it does not need high graphics or a high-performance PC to be fun. I feel we, as a collective, have lost the meaning of gaming; it's about money now. When I was a kid, it was about telling a story, friendly competition, and being a creative outlet. 10/10 to the devs here!”
- “Also surprisingly optimized!”
- “Best optimized game of 2025!!”
- “But for how simple it is, it has some performance issues.”
- “Possibly some sort of performance art.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often describing it as a dull experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Many feel that it requires excessive time investment, with some suggesting that a second life would be necessary to endure the grind.
- “Really tedious.”
- “It was boring, tedious, and self-centered.”
- “But this is just tedious and dull for most of the playtime.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user reviews indicate mixed stability experiences; while some report minor bugs with peripherals like the mouse that aren't game-breaking, others praise the game as being entirely bug-free, highlighting its smooth performance and well-handled glitches that enhance the experience.
- “This game runs flawlessly; I haven't encountered a single bug during my playthrough.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, allowing for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it feels polished and well-tested.”
- “The computer mouse was buggy, but those weren't deal breakers.”
- “The story, the commitment to the bits, the voice acting, down to the smallest stuff like unintended glitches, detracted from the experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality, with players highlighting the impressive soundtrack and voice acting. Many users feel that the music significantly enhances the overall experience, even describing it as uplifting and therapeutic.
- “The soundtrack hit a frequency that healed my seasonal depression.”
- “Awesome game, great voice acting and music; it's literally free, you cannot complain about this.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a lighthearted experience with moderate replayability, as players can discover new easter eggs, voice lines, and varying map designs in each playthrough. While it is a short game, many users find themselves returning for multiple sessions, extending their playtime significantly.
- “I ended up playing this '40-minute game' for around 3 hours due to its replayability. Each time you play, you can stumble across new easter eggs, new voice lines resulting from different responses you give, and even some aspects of the map design change between runs.”
- “Funny, lighthearted, and short, but it has a tiny bit of replay value.”
- “Funny, lighthearted, short with a tiny bit of replay value.”
- “I ended up playing this '40-minute game' for around 3 hours due to its replayability being that each time you play it, you can stumble across new easter eggs, new voice lines resulting from different responses you give, and even some aspects of the map design change between runs.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for its immersive quality, with a world that feels intricately responsive and leaves a lasting impression. However, some players feel that the intended atmosphere and pacing do not translate effectively in practice, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I understand and even appreciate what the developers were trying to do with atmosphere and pacing, but in execution, it just doesn’t work.”
- “The world reacts in ways that seem too precise to be random, and the atmosphere lingers long after you stop playing.”