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MATRESHKA

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor
86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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MATRESHKA is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Megame LLC and was released on May 1, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

You awaken in a mysteriously malfunctioning elevator, trapped and disoriented. Navigate between floors, avoid the locals, and escape the building alive.And never turn your back on the MATRESHKA. Challenging Puzzles Solve intricate puzzles that require logic, observation, and creativity. Each solution brings you one step closer to freedom but also deeper into the building's mysteries. Immersive …

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique and clever setting with strong atmosphere and sound design that creates effective scares and a tense, memorable experience.
  • Well-designed puzzles that are fair and balanced, providing a satisfying challenge without being frustrating.
  • Impressive monster design and level design that evoke a strong sense of place, making the game feel immersive and drawing players into its supernatural world.
  • Lack of story and direction leads to some players feeling lost or aimless during gameplay, with minimal guidance or narrative payoff.
  • The game is very short, with some players finding it too brief for the price and wanting more content or additional DLC.
  • Death mechanics and checkpoint placement can be frustrating, forcing frequent backtracking and disrupting immersion for some players.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its detailed lighting, sound design, and unique concept, creating a tense, immersive, and often disturbing environment that effectively builds suspense and scares. The combination of visual and audio elements contributes significantly to maintaining a strong, engaging mood throughout the experience.

    • “As a developer and level designer, I love the detail in lighting and atmosphere.”
    • “The sound design adds a lot to that too, creating a tense atmosphere that keeps you on edge while you’re moving through it.”
    • “Overall, this is a strong and promising game with real atmosphere and genuine scares.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game lacks a coherent story, offering minimal narrative direction beyond waking up in an elevator and aimless wandering. While the visuals and atmosphere are initially engaging and creepy, the absence of a meaningful story diminishes the overall experience.

    • “There isn't much of a story here because you just wake up in an elevator and kind of wander around with no direction.”
    • “I will say the game looks visually good and is creepy but that quickly fades because it doesn't feel like there's even a story here.”
    • “There's no story.”

  • humor

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

    Users have mixed feelings about the humor, with some finding the jump scares unexpectedly funny and others feeling the humor is limited or lost due to language barriers.

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their scary and immersive visuals, contributing significantly to the horror atmosphere. Users find the art style effective and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “A $5 horror game with great audio design and scary visuals is worth it!”
    • “I love the graphics; the visuals are really good from about one-third of the way to the end.”

  • music

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

    The music is highly praised for complementing the level and monster design, enhancing the overall atmosphere and puzzle-solving experience.

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game feels tedious and slow, largely due to restrictive mechanics like a match-based light source that extinguishes if you run, making progress feel frustrating rather than engaging.

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay is seen as lacking meaningful payoff or reward for reaching the end, which may diminish overall player satisfaction despite some enjoying the experience.

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MATRESHKA is a survival simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for MATRESHKA include first-person, demons, realistic, indie, psychological and others.

MATRESHKA is available on PC and Windows.

MATRESHKA was released on May 1, 2026.

MATRESHKA was developed by Megame LLC.

MATRESHKA has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked MATRESHKA for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

MATRESHKA is a single player game.

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