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Matreshka

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66%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor
79% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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About Matreshka

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 mostly 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 PuzzlesSolve 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 Atmos…

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique and memorable horror atmosphere with effective scares and strong sound design.
  • Interesting and clever puzzle integration, with some puzzles being fair and enjoyable.
  • Well-crafted world design and monster design, creating a tense and immersive experience.
  • Lack of clear direction and confusing story progression lead to wandering and frustration.
  • Clunky controls, occasional bugs, and annoying death mechanics hinder smooth gameplay.
  • Some puzzles feel incomplete or too easy, and certain advertised scenes are missing from the game.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game's atmosphere is notably strong and immersive, enhanced by detailed lighting and excellent sound design that creates a tense, sometimes disturbing environment. Its unique concept and effective scares contribute to keeping players engaged and on edge. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout aspect, praised for its genuine and compelling intensity.

    • “As a dev 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

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

    The story is widely regarded as confusing, shallow, or nearly nonexistent, with many players feeling aimless and lacking clear direction. While the game’s visuals and atmosphere are praised, the absence of a meaningful narrative detracts from 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

    The humor received mixed feedback, with some users finding the jumpscares unexpectedly funny and entertaining, while others noted a lack of humor in their language. Overall, the comedic elements may appeal differently depending on the player's preferences and language.

    • “The jumpscares were super hilarious and made me jump out of my seat.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their scary visuals and overall quality, contributing significantly to the game's strong atmosphere. Players find the visuals engaging and fitting for the horror genre, enhancing the experience throughout the game.

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

  • stability

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

    The game suffers from stability issues, frequently encountering bugs that disrupt gameplay and contribute to a frustrating experience.

  • music

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

    Users praise the music for enhancing the overall atmosphere, complementing the level and monster design as well as the puzzle elements. The soundtrack is seen as a strong positive aspect of the game 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 limiting mechanics like the match-based light source that extinguishes if you run, making progression feel drawn-out and frustrating.

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay is seen as lacking meaningful payoff or rewards, leading some players to feel unsatisfied despite completing the game.

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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 mostly 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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