Mara

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Mara is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Nick Abrams and was released on November 19, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

A short story of about 50 minutes awaits you! I hope you enjoy it.Don't think of this project as something that will seriously scare you — it wasn’t intended to be a terrifying horror game, but rather more of an experiment or a fun little joke! You receive a job from a dealer and learn that a group of archaeologists has discovered an ancient tomb in an abandoned mine near the city! Now you…

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a beautiful atmosphere and is aesthetically pleasing, creating a captivating experience.
Voice acting is reasonable, and the game effectively sets a creepy tone with multiple endings.
Despite its short length, the game shows potential for growth and development, with enjoyable elements and humor.

The game is very short, with gameplay lasting around 30 minutes and lacking substantial content.
Players have encountered significant bugs that prevent progression, such as missing key items or animations.
The endings feel incomplete and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more closure and content.

atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to evoke a range of emotions, from lovely to creepy, effectively setting the tone and enhancing the overall experience.
- “Lovely atmosphere and creepy at times.”
- “Sets the tone and atmosphere beautifully.”
- “The atmosphere is conveyed perfectly!”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The overall ambiance is forgettable, making it hard to feel connected to the game world.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are praised for their aesthetic appeal, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, a significant issue with a missing graphical element has hindered gameplay progression, leading to concerns about the game's overall value despite its visual strengths.
- “This was very aesthetically pleasing.”
- “So, whilst the graphics are great and the gameplay fun, currently the game is not worth buying due to this major issue.”
- “Started playing Mara and got stuck very early on due to a graphics issue - one lock you need to open does not appear, so you are unable to progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's story features multiple endings catering to different player styles, but many users find the narrative ultimately unsatisfying due to its abrupt conclusion. While the horror elements and initial storyline are praised, the short gameplay duration leaves players feeling teased rather than fulfilled.
- “Multiple endings, one for the observant and one for the story-driven.”
- “I really enjoyed where this game was going; everything about it seemed amazing. The horror aspect was great, the story was great, but the sudden end felt like a tease. I really wished it would have pushed the game out to an actual ending instead of the abrupt conclusion.”
- “The story is ridiculous.”
- “Multiple endings, one for the observant, one for the story-driven.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay features an intriguing "thief sense" mechanic and a strong horror atmosphere, but players feel let down by the brief experience, lasting only about 30 minutes, and a sudden, unsatisfying ending that leaves much to be desired. While the initial build-up is engaging, the overall gameplay feels incomplete and lacking in depth.
- “I really enjoyed where this game was going; everything about it seemed amazing. The horror aspect was great, the story was great, but the sudden end felt like a tease. I really wished it would have pushed the game out to an actual ending instead of the abrupt conclusion.”
- “There is all this build-up at the start, and a 'thief sense' mechanic that is used for quite literally a single objective.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, seamlessly blending funny moments with horror elements and puzzles, creating an engaging and entertaining experience.
- “Another excellent game from this developer, full of funny moments, horror elements, and puzzles.”