MATRESHKA

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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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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Strong atmosphere and excellent sound design create tense and scary experiences.
Unique monster design and effective jump scares enhance the horror elements.
Well-crafted level design and puzzles provide engaging and memorable gameplay.

Lack of story and direction can lead to confusion and wandering.
Short game length with some frustration caused by awkward death/retry mechanics.
Some puzzles and sections can be tedious or frustrating, and graphical quality varies.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its detailed lighting, strong sound design, and unique concept, creating a tense and immersive experience that effectively delivers genuine scares. Users highlight the combination of visual and audio elements as key to maintaining a gripping, edge-of-your-seat ambiance throughout gameplay.
- “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
25%
75%
The game lacks a coherent story, offering little to no narrative direction beyond aimless exploration. While the atmosphere is visually effective and creepy, the absence of a meaningful plot diminishes engagement.
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for creating scary and immersive visuals that enhance the horror experience. Users find the visual design impressive and fitting for the game's atmosphere, contributing significantly to its overall appeal.
- “A $5 horror game with great audio design and scary visuals is worth it!”
- “Love the graphics, the game gets really good from about one-third of the way to the end.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor, particularly through unexpected jumpscares, is highly effective and adds a fun, surprising element that keeps players entertained and on edge.
- “The jumpscares were super hilarious and made me jump out of my seat.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is highly praised alongside level design, monster design, and puzzles, contributing positively to the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious and slow, with puzzle-solving feeling repetitive and unenjoyable. Additionally, gameplay is hindered by mechanics like a fragile light source, which limits pace and adds to the overall sluggish experience.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is seen as lacking meaningful payoff or rewarding progression, leading some players to feel it doesn't justify continuing to the end.