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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85%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Striking and immersive art style combined with excellent lighting and atmospheric design.
Effective jump scares and sound design that create a tense, scary, and memorable horror experience.
Engaging and varied puzzles that are challenging without being frustrating, alongside unique monster design and strong level design.

Lack of story or direction causes some players to feel lost or aimless, with sparse on-screen guidance and quick-disappearing text.
Annoying death and checkpoint system requiring long walkbacks, which disrupts pacing and can become tedious.
Some technical issues such as inconsistent visuals compared to promotional images, occasional bugs, and subpar framerate or textures on faces.

atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its detailed lighting, sound design, and unique, tense ambiance that effectively creates a disturbing and scary environment. The combination of visual and audio elements keeps players engaged and on edge, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a clear or engaging story, offering little to no direction beyond aimless exploration. While the visuals contribute to a creepy atmosphere, the absence of narrative depth diminishes overall immersion.
- “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%
50%
The humor in the game primarily comes from unexpected jumpscares that players find hilariously startling, though some users noted a lack of support for their languages, which may affect their overall experience.
- “The jumpscares were super hilarious and made me jump out of my seat.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for being scary and well-designed, contributing significantly to the horror atmosphere. Users find the visuals engaging and a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- “A $5 horror game with great audio design and scary visuals is worth it!”
- “Love the graphics; the game gets really good from about a third of the way to the end.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is consistently praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, complementing the level and monster design effectively. It contributes significantly to the immersive and engaging gameplay experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is perceived as tedious and slow, largely due to gameplay mechanics like the limited light source that impede faster progress and make puzzles feel more like a chore than enjoyable challenges.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is perceived as lacking meaningful rewards or payoff for completing the game, leading some players to feel unfulfilled despite reaching the end.
- “Shoutout to the people that enjoyed this game but even after looking at another gameplay on YouTube, I'm glad I stopped because to me there was no real payoff or reward for making it to the end of this game.”