Late Hours

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Late Hours is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Miguel Roman and was released on December 31, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Welcome to the night shift. You're the only one left behind the counter at Greasez’s, a rundown 24-hour burger joint. The fryers are hot, the orders keep coming in… but something isn’t right. You're not alone. And closing time may never come. Late Hours is a first-person horror experience that blends psychological tension with immersive storytelling. Play as Dylan or Rachel, an employee stuck w…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game delivers a strong eerie atmosphere and a solid horror premise, making it enjoyable for fans of the horror simulator genre.
Once players understand the mechanics, the gameplay becomes engaging, mixing time management with horror elements effectively.
The developers are active in fixing bugs and improving the game, showing potential for future enhancements.

Many players find the game lacks clear direction, leading to confusion about tasks and objectives.
The phone interface is frustrating and difficult to navigate, detracting from the overall experience.
Numerous bugs and technical issues hinder gameplay, with some players unable to progress due to unresponsive controls.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the engaging narrative and mystery, others criticize the lack of clarity and direction, particularly in the early stages. The gameplay elements, such as cooking and managing a drive-thru, are seen as enjoyable, but the overall flow and coherence of the story could be improved to enhance player experience.
- “I enjoyed the story behind all of it.”
- “I do recommend this game; it's tons of fun, with great music and a very interesting story and mystery. The cooking and running the drive-thru is tons of fun on its own, and the devs have added an endless mode for those who just want to cook and serve customers in a more relaxed play style.”
- “The game is well worth your time and the price; above all, it loads quickly and runs great. I love the graphics and music.”
- “Indie horrors have to be better than this; you need to grab players' attention quickly, and it needs to flow more smoothly. The story should be clearer, especially regarding menial tasks like cleaning and collecting meat. Nobody has time to wander around lost in limited indie horror games with zero story at the start.”
- “It's not like we can do side quests, haha.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and unenjoyable experience.
- “It's just tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find the grind to be a major chore rather than enjoyable.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive controls and broken interactions that can block progression. Despite these issues, some players still find the game enjoyable due to its engaging story, fun mechanics, and quick loading times. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by technical problems that need addressing.
- “The game loads up quickly and runs smoothly, which enhances the overall experience.”
- “I highly recommend this game; it's tons of fun with great music and an interesting story.”
- “The developers have added an endless mode for those who prefer a more relaxed play style, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “It's a buggy mess: controls barely work, the phone texting is incredibly broken and unpolished, and at some point I just stopped being able to interact with boxes, making progression impossible even after a reload.”
- “Instructions are unclear, the game is buggy and uneventful.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others describe it as annoying and poorly executed, possibly due to its generative AI origins. Overall, the music contributes to the game's fun and engaging experience, despite some criticisms.
- “I highly recommend this game; it's tons of fun with great music and a very interesting story and mystery. The cooking and running the drive-thru is enjoyable on its own, and the devs have added an endless mode for those who want a more relaxed play style. The game loads quickly and runs great, and I absolutely love the graphics and music.”
- “This entire game is filled with unfiltered AI, unedited in any way, including misspelled and brain-rot-esque posters, employee portraits, and the most annoying music you have ever heard.”
- “But the dev explicitly says in the AI disclosure that this game 'uses generative AI in a limited way to create rough bases for some 2D art and music.'”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the gameplay could be improved with faster locking mechanics for doors, suggesting that the current system may hinder the overall experience.
- “The locking mechanics for the door should be quicker.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users noting that they are visually appealing and contribute positively to the overall experience. Additionally, the game runs smoothly and loads quickly, enhancing the enjoyment of its engaging gameplay and music.
- “The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “I love how vibrant and detailed the graphics are; they truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The visual design is impressive, making every scene captivating and immersive.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in "Late Hours" is noted for its strong eerie quality and solid horror premise, effectively avoiding bugs. However, while the game emphasizes atmosphere over traditional horror elements, many players feel it lacks tension and stakes, making it less engaging despite the absence of cheap jump scares.
- “Late hours delivers a strong eerie atmosphere and a solid horror premise with no noticeable bugs.”
- “It isn't a horror game and isn't scary: the devs say 'no cheap jumpscares' and it is 'all atmosphere' and yet there is literally no tension or stakes.”