Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?

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Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? is a single player action adventure game with horror, fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Stately Snail and was released on November 12, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? - it is a mix of horror and first-person puzzle. You are trapped inside a cabin deep in the forest, and its owner offers to play a computer game in exchange for freedom. But the cabin and the game are much more connected than you might think. Traps from the game begin to appear in reality, and your actions in the cabin affect the computer game. And very soon you rea…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 716 reviews

gameplay39 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Unique and clever puzzle design utilizing interaction between the game and the in-game virtual environment, delivering a fresh escape room experience.
Well-crafted atmosphere and art style reminiscent of Inscryption, with a good balance of humor and subtle horror elements.
In-game hint system is effective and unobtrusive, aiding players without spoiling solutions, making puzzles accessible and enjoyable even for casual players.

Game is quite short, usually completed in 2 to 4 hours, which may not justify its full price for some players; recommended mostly on sale.
Certain puzzles and time-limited segments (notably the leprechaun hide and seek) are frustrating or feel obtuse, potentially requiring external help or trial and error.
Boss fights and endings are generally seen as underdeveloped, repetitive or anticlimactic, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative puzzle mechanics that blend a dual-world concept, requiring players to interact between an in-game computer and the environment, offering fresh and engaging challenges without relying on out-of-game knowledge. While the puzzles are generally clever and enjoyable, some players found the boss fights repetitive and less satisfying, and a few puzzles involved trial-and-error or backtracking that could cause frustration. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun, inventive, and well-executed, appealing strongly to fans of puzzle and escape room games seeking a concise, thoughtfully designed experience.
- “Honestly love a good puzzle game; the mechanics of having both the game and the room feels fresh and new.”
- “Each puzzle felt fresh and diverse from one another, while the mechanic of jumping between the 'video game world' and the 'real world' to solve these challenges added a depth to the game that forces you to think outside the box.”
- “Great game mechanics: the whole back and forth between what happens in the game and what happens in the main world is great.”
- “The only times I had difficulties solving a puzzle were usually because you had to unexpectedly backtrack or use a puzzle mechanic an additional time; this more so caused annoyance and confusion rather than actually creating a challenging puzzle.”
- “Towards the end I found the gameplay a bit tedious at times.”
- “Near the end of the game it also starts focusing on more adventure style mechanics rather than puzzles (don't stand on the x, avoid the bombs, etc.) and I don't really think these were that fun; they weren't terrible, but they were definitely not what I was looking for in an escape room game.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The story in this escape room game is generally considered minimal and somewhat vague, serving primarily to enhance the atmosphere rather than deliver a deep narrative. While some players found it engaging enough to keep curiosity alive, others felt it was underdeveloped, with endings that were unsatisfying or unclear. Overall, the story complements the puzzle gameplay but is not the game's main focus or strength.
- “The story keeps you hooked until the very end.”
- “Gameplay is stellar with a dual-world-type collaboration and a very solid story.”
- “Awesome art, quite intriguing story, nice music, multiple endings.... almost too much fun for such a small product to be real but hey!”
- “The story/characters may as well not exist for how underdeveloped they are.”
- “The story is very vague, and the endings really don't do much to explain the premise of the game.”
- “Interesting game at start, but falls off quite hard after about halfway in. The story, if you can call it that, is pretty much pointless and not even explained; the three "hidden" discs don't really tell you anything either.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their charming, retro-inspired, pixel-art style that effectively blends a dark yet colorful aesthetic with a cozy, escape-room atmosphere. Reviewers frequently compare the art style to "Inscryption," noting it enhances immersion and complements the puzzle design without overshadowing gameplay. While simple and minimalist, the visuals are consistently described as stylish, fitting, and contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The game has really fitting graphics, dark but colorful but also somehow fitting to the retro style, same goes to the audio.”
- “The atmosphere and vibe really worked well for the art style and even though it's more 'pixel' it works perfectly, everything looked really clean when it all came together with the animations and story.”
- “At first the graphics didn’t seem very appealing, but once I started playing I was blown away.”
- “Realistic graphics tend to make these types of games draining with the dark atmosphere.”
- “Despite its simplicity in visuals and mechanics, the game demands deep tactical thinking.”
- “Opts for a minimalist aesthetic with simple, pixel-art style graphics. This stripped-down presentation keeps the focus on gameplay rather than flashy visuals, and it surprisingly enhances the tension by emphasizing clarity and precision in every encounter.”
atmosphere
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 26% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The game consistently impresses with a well-crafted, immersive atmosphere that blends spooky, eerie, and quirky elements, enhanced by fitting art styles and sound design. While the horror aspect is generally mild and more atmospheric than frightening, the ambiance effectively complements the engaging puzzles and story elements, creating a compelling and enjoyable escape room experience.
- “A superb, tightly wound escape room that oozes atmosphere and passion while also leaving very little fat on the bone. 'Is this game trying to kill me?' is literally the perfect snuggle-up-and-play type of game.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, and the puzzles are clever and really engaging.”
- “The puzzles are actually witty and engaging, the atmosphere is quite great and immersive, and I simply adore the pixelated old-school 3D graphics look of the game.”
- “As the game wears on, you realize that nothing genuinely scary is going to happen, and the spooky atmosphere wears off.”
- “The horror aspect is very mild, limited to a slightly eerie atmosphere and a few jump scares.”
- “Realistic graphics tend to make these types of games draining with the dark atmosphere.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its sharp, dark humor and clever writing, which adds a unique and entertaining layer to its puzzle gameplay. Players appreciate the blend of humor with unsettling art and varied game styles, making it a fun and memorable experience. Despite minor design flaws, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the overall charm and engagement.
- “The game has great humor.”
- “You can tell a lot of passion went into the game - the writing is sparse but tight with plenty of dark humor, the art is distinct with a slightly unsettling edge, and the gameplay design is varied but never overwhelming.”
- “I 100000% recommend this game; it's a fun ride, full of humor and good times.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
Replayability for the game is generally low, with many reviewers noting it offers limited value beyond the initial playthrough due to fixed puzzles and similar endings. However, its procedural generation adds some variability for certain runs, and the game may appeal to speedrunning communities seeking replay value through challenge and competition. Overall, it's best suited for a single, enjoyable play session rather than multiple replays.
- “The procedural generation means no two runs feel the same, adding to the replayability and the tension of venturing into the unknown.”
- “I could see a massive amount of replay value, and once you've played through you could very very easily establish a speed run community.”
- “The game does not have much replayability, as the puzzles are not randomized and the endings are pretty close to each other, although getting to them is not hard once puzzles are figured out in the first place, but makes for good speedrunning content.”
- “And it has zero replay value.”
- “It's around two hours and doesn't really have any replay value.”
- “Pretty steep asking price for what you get, and there is zero replay value for this game.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 56% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is occasionally tedious, especially toward the end and when repeating puzzles after death due to autosave placement, but it lacks arbitrariness and feels fair rather than artificially prolonged. Notably, achievements can be completed without grinding, and each failure offers a learning opportunity, mitigating frustration.
- “You can 100% achievements with no grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Towards the end, I found the gameplay a bit tedious at times.”
- “A lofty autosave makes things a little tedious when repeating puzzles after a death (having to walk 3 rooms over in the computer game, etc.), but that's a minor gripe.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the atmosphere with a chill, creative, and fitting soundtrack. It complements the stylish visuals and intriguing puzzles, contributing significantly to the overall immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “Loved the atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- “The overall style of the game is fantastic with great music and sound effects, interesting dialogue, many unique puzzles, and extras to find.”
- “The atmosphere feels nice though, good music and environments and the puzzles make you think outside the box.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
Reviews highlight well-designed and visually appealing characters, particularly praising the main antagonist's design, though the overall story and character development are viewed as lacking depth or coherence.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game is generally well-made with smooth performance and no lag, but users frequently experience lock-ups and freezes affecting stability.
- “However, too often the game just locks up/freezes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users found the emotional experience engaging and immersive, likening it to a stylish real-life escape room that balances challenging puzzles without feeling frustrating, while also rewarding deeper exploration.
- “It made me feel like I was in a stylish real-life escape room, feeling 'omg this is so cool!'”
- “None of the puzzles made me feel inept without being too easy, and there are still a few secrets for those who like to dig a little deeper.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, delivering excellent performance with smooth gameplay and minimal issues.
- “Performance is excellent.”

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3h Median play time

3h Average play time

2-3h Spent by most gamers

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Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? is a action adventure game with horror, fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?.

Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? was released on November 12, 2024.

Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? was developed by Stately Snail.

Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? is a single player game.

Similar games include Amanda the Adventurer, The Pedestrian, Darq, Limbo, The Escape Artist and others.

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