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Maple Ridge is a single player casual simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Kyoto and was released on June 23, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Maple Ridge is a first-person psychological horror game in which everyday life gradually spirals out of control. You play as Alex, a man who, after his wife’s death, is left alone in a suburban home and tries to get back to his normal routine. The GameplayThis is an atmospheric first-person psychological horror game with an emphasis on: Dialogues and conversation choices In-game phone ca…

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • The game has a great creepy and dense atmosphere that effectively builds tension and unease throughout the experience.
  • It features some well-executed jump scares that catch players off guard and enhance the horror elements.
  • The story and psychological horror elements are interesting and engaging, with a unique narrative style and good use of dialogue, phone calls, and messages.
  • The game is relatively short and feels rushed, especially the ending, which many found abrupt, confusing, or disappointing.
  • The lack of a save system frustrates players, forcing them to replay from the start after quitting or encountering bugs.
  • Some bugs and unclear objectives create moments of player confusion and interrupt the gameplay experience.
  • story

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its atmosphere, psychological depth, and unique, engaging approach, though many find the ending unsatisfying or incomplete. While the buildup and storytelling methods are appreciated, some players wished for more intensity, clearer resolutions, and multiple endings. Overall, it’s a compelling but somewhat short and imperfect narrative experience.

    • “Atmosphere is spot on, with the creepiness slowly growing as the story unfolds.”
    • “As you progress, even ordinary everyday activities start to feel unsettling, and the story becomes more and more engaging.”
    • “I especially liked how the plot and the protagonist's mental state are revealed through dialogues, phone calls, and messages.”
    • “Don't expect much of a story; what was there fizzled out by the end.”
    • “The story builds up very well, but the end is quite disappointing.”
    • “The story made no sense in the end and 90% of the game was just slowly walking around, eating, and drinking.”
  • atmosphere

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a dense, creepy atmosphere with a strong sense of tension and suspense, often reminiscent of 90s horror. While many praise its psychological horror elements and effective use of pixel art to enhance the mood, some find the frequent jump scares excessive, though overall the atmospheric buildup is highly engaging.

    • “Atmosphere is spot on, with the creepiness slowly growing as the story unfolds.”
    • “A great psychological horror game that relies on atmosphere and a constant sense of tension rather than cheap jump scares.”
    • “The charming pixel art pairs perfectly with the dark atmosphere, and the suspense keeps you hooked until the very end.”
  • graphics

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

    The graphics are decent and effectively create an eerie, depressing atmosphere that complements the thriller elements, resulting in surprisingly engaging visuals.

    • “Decent graphics and enough eeriness to keep me happy.”
    • “A good, depressing story with a touch of thriller and surprisingly interesting visuals.”
  • optimization

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

    The game runs smoothly and offers a well-optimized experience, supporting its engaging story and tense atmosphere without performance issues.

  • stability

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

    The game suffers from stability issues, including freezes that prevent players from clicking the "resume" button in the pause menu, disrupting gameplay.

  • gameplay

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

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  • music

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

    Users appreciate the addition of music via the tape player, enhancing the experience, though some wish for more computer games featuring music.

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Maple Ridge is a casual simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Maple Ridge include first-person, realistic, indie, psychological, exploration and others.

Maple Ridge is available on PC and Windows.

Maple Ridge was released on June 23, 2026.

Maple Ridge was developed by Kyoto.

Maple Ridge has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Maple Ridge for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Maple Ridge is a single player game.

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