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Midnight Crane

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89%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
89% User Score Based on 61 reviews

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About Midnight Crane

Midnight Crane is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Dekaizen and was released on October 28, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

THIS IS A DEMO: The Midnight Crane demo offers a compact glimpse into the full game, featuring its own unique events and surprises to keep the main experience fresh. Complete your work tasks, sneak in a few games, and prepare for one of the most terrifying nights you've ever faced. FULL RELEASE ON STEAM OCTOBER 28th, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3841220/Midnight_Crane/ A psycho…

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game delivers a unique horror experience by combining mundane tasks with a constant underlying threat, creating effective tension and atmosphere.
  • Jump scares are well-executed, spaced out, and genuinely scary, contributing to a memorable and anxiety-inducing gameplay.
  • Sound design and audio cues play a central role, enhancing immersion and requiring players to stay vigilant, which differentiates it from typical visual-heavy horror games.
  • The requirement to collect a large number of prizes from the crane game is repetitive and tedious, which frustrates many players and can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players experience frustration due to the autosave system forcing them to redo significant progress upon failure, making parts of the game feel like unnecessary busywork.
  • The game is short with limited variation and replayability, which may disappoint players looking for deeper mechanics or a more expansive story.

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a fun and innovative crane game mechanic combined with a tense atmosphere that keeps players engaged through sound, timing, and movement. While the core loop is enjoyable and well-designed, some find the pacing slow due to excessive filler and walking, and the game may lack depth for those seeking more expansive mechanics or story background. Overall, it delivers a balanced, suspenseful experience with solid interaction and few technical issues.

    • “The gameplay is built around a careful balance between distraction and vigilance.”
    • “While it seems like it's going to start as a simple claw machine mechanic game, it just keeps evolving and keeps getting better and better, never letting you know what'll happen next.”
    • “The simplicity of the space works in tandem with the gameplay, ensuring that players remain focused on sound, movement, and timing.”
    • “Players looking for deeper mechanics or a more expansive world may find the gameplay lacking in scope.”
    • “Performance or gameplay meets the passing mark but remains average.”
    • “Gameplay experience scores 17/25, indicating a somewhat below-average reception.”

  • story

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    73% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its engaging and well-paced narrative, combining fun and tension with effective jump scares. While some find it simple or goofy, many appreciate the subtle details that add depth without overwhelming the core gameplay. Overall, it is regarded as a strong and compelling element that enhances the experience.

    • “The sound design, story and pacing etc. were perfection and I highly suggest checking this out.”
    • “Actually got a bit tense, especially in the tunnels, and got jump scared multiple times (rare for me); I enjoyed the gameplay and story. Great for the price.”
    • “Story is... it's okay, I guess.”
    • “The story is goofy, but not in a bad way.”
    • “Small details and bits of dialogue hint at a larger context, giving the game a touch of story without pulling focus away from its core tension.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is generally praised for being immersive, tense, and eerie, effectively drawing players into its unique and captivating setting. However, some find it lacking, describing it as empty with predictable scares and poorly designed monsters. Overall, the game delivers a memorable and engaging ambiance for most players.

    • “It delivers a concentrated, atmospheric experience that turns a simple premise into something tense and memorable.”
    • “I felt completely drawn into its atmosphere — how eerie it was and how you never really knew when the bad guy was actually gonna get you.”
    • “Immersive atmosphere - captivating environment.”
    • “The atmosphere feels empty, the jump scares are predictable, and the monsters look like they were made in five minutes with no effort.”

  • replayability

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

    The game offers a memorable and tension-filled experience but lacks significant variation, leading to limited replayability and a relatively short overall runtime.

    • “It may not be long or endlessly replayable, but it leaves a strong impression, offering a distinct kind of tension that lingers well beyond its runtime.”
    • “[i]Replay value - longevity and replayability.”
    • “[i]Replay value - longevity and replayability.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their stunning, nostalgic aesthetic with a unique and slightly uncanny style, earning exceptionally high marks from users.

    • “Visually, the game leans into a nostalgic yet slightly uncanny aesthetic.”
    • “Visual aesthetics - stunning graphics.”
    • “Graphics: 100/10”

  • monetization

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

    The monetization primarily relies on microtransactions and in-game purchases, allowing players to buy additional content or advantages within the game.

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is considered tedious due to excessive filler content and excessive walking, which detracts from the otherwise enjoyable crane game mechanic.

  • emotional

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

    The game evokes strong, unsettling emotions throughout the entire experience, effectively maintaining a persistent sense of unease.

    • “First game I played in a super long time that made me feel uneasy from start to finish.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is sporadically effective, providing funny moments at times but not consistently throughout.

  • optimization

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

    The optimization is adequate, delivering acceptable performance and gameplay, but it remains fairly average without any standout efficiency or smoothness.

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Midnight Crane is a survival simulation game with horror theme. Common tags for Midnight Crane include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, immersive sim and others.

Midnight Crane is available on PC and Windows.

Midnight Crane was released on October 28, 2025.

Midnight Crane was developed by Dekaizen.

Midnight Crane has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Midnight Crane for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Midnight Crane is a single player game.

Similar games include Dollmare, Obey the Voice, The Cabin Factory, The Stalked, From The Darkness and others.