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Just A Scare

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52%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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About Just A Scare

Just A Scare is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Campfire Tales and was released on November 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ROOM 4 is a short, narrative-driven psychological horror experience. Explore the eerie quiet of an old roadside motel, uncover its dark secret, and survive the night before you become the next missing guest. ⚠️ Content WarningThis game contains themes of isolation, confinement, psychological manipulation, and implied violence. It may be disturbing for some players. Player discretion is advised.

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story1 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game has impressive graphics with detailed rain and sunset skies that enhance the atmosphere.
  • It's a short, fun, and enjoyable horror game with a solid premise and interesting story.
  • As a free game, it offers good entertainment value despite some rough edges.
  • The game is plagued with multiple bugs, including broken interactions like an unopenable closet where the player needs to hide.
  • There are softlocks and progression issues, causing the game to freeze or force restarts at certain points.
  • Some gameplay elements and text are confusing or missing, and the overall polish is lacking.

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay appears to involve vehicle mechanics that can lead to frustrating moments, such as getting stuck or experiencing unexpected rides. However, users share full gameplay videos to showcase their experiences.

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is short but engaging, complementing the game's impressive graphics and atmospheric details like the moving clouds and sunset sky.

    • “Pretty impressive graphics, I loved the sunset sky, even the clouds were moving. The story was really short but interesting. Pretty cool game!”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, including bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as characters failing to properly navigate the environment. These stability problems can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Game is cool but buggy.”
    • “Until that is when the guy comes to your door looking for you and glitches when trying to find you under the bed.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features impressive and visually stunning graphics, including detailed elements like a moving sunset sky and clouds. Users appreciate the beautiful aesthetic, though some note the short story length.

    • “A beautiful game with amazing graphics that look like fears to fathom.”
    • “Pretty impressive graphics, I loved the sunset sky, even the clouds were moving.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is light and effective, providing genuine laughs despite some rough edges in overall polish.

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Just A Scare is a simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Just A Scare include first-person, psychological, exploration, nature, psychological horror and others.

Just A Scare is available on PC and Windows.

Just A Scare was released on November 17, 2025.

Just A Scare was developed by Campfire Tales.

Just A Scare has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Just A Scare for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Just A Scare is a single player game.

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