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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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85%Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
story6 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Strong atmosphere and psychological horror elements with dense 90s horror and pixel art style reminiscent of classic games.
  • Effective jump scares and tense, engaging storytelling through dialogues, calls, and messages that build suspense throughout.
  • Smooth gameplay with interesting puzzles and unique horror story that keeps players anxious without relying on cheap scares.
  • The ending is often described as abrupt, unsatisfying, or confusing, which lowered overall reception for many players.
  • Technical issues and bugs such as game freezing, lack of save points, and puzzles not working properly negatively impact the experience.
  • Some players found the gameplay to be slow, overly reliant on walking and simple tasks, with unclear objectives and limited interaction.
  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its engaging, unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth conveyed through dialogue and in-game interactions, appealing especially to fans of intimate horror. However, some feel the plot lacks a clear resolution and relies heavily on slow-paced, mundane activities. Overall, it delivers a unique and tense narrative experience with a twisted ending.

    • “A good, depressing story with a touch of thriller and surprisingly interesting visuals.”
    • “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.”
    • “It would have been better if the developer had put a bit more effort into wrapping up the storyline.”
    • “The story made no sense in the end and 90% of the game was just slowly walking around, eating, and drinking.”
  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dense, 90s horror-inspired, and tense ambiance that effectively builds psychological horror and suspense. While some users feel there are too many jump scares, others appreciate the focus on tension over cheap scares, enhanced by charming pixel art and smooth gameplay. However, a few find the ending detracts from the overall atmospheric experience.

    • “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.”
    • “It had a lot of tense, atmospheric moments throughout.”
  • optimization

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

    The game's optimization is praised for running smoothly, ensuring a seamless experience without technical issues.

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are noted for being surprisingly engaging and visually interesting, complementing the game's good but depressing story and thriller elements.

    • “A good, depressing story with a touch of thriller and surprisingly interesting visuals.”
  • stability

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

    The game suffers from stability issues, including freezes and unresponsive pause menu controls, which disrupt gameplay and hinder user experience.

    • “Game freezes and the 'resume' button in the pause menu becomes unclickable.”
  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay reviews are incomplete or unclear due to missing or broken content links, making it difficult to provide a detailed summary.

  • music

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

    Users appreciate the inclusion of music, particularly noting the addition of music through the tape player, which enhances the experience despite limited game options on the computer.

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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.

Similar games include Psalm 5:9-13, Missing Hiker, Fears to Fathom: Home Alone, Overcome Your Fears: Caretaker, From The Darkness and others.