Mindscorn

About

Mindscorn is a single player survival management game with a horror theme. It was developed by Mystic Craftz and was released on October 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

A psychological survival horror where you play as a disgraced journalist investigating the Royal Veil Hotel, where multiple people have gone missing. Desperate for one last chance to reclaim your life, you must uncover its secrets and confront your past.

Skip User Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

Unique and engaging manual reload mechanic adds tension and stress to combat.
Strong atmosphere and eerie horror elements reminiscent of classic survival horror titles.
Well-crafted short story and compelling narrative with interesting story beats.

Some bugs and glitches, including soft-locks in the maze and issues with doors and enemies after restarting.
AI can be too easy at times, reducing tension in some encounters.
Short length of the game limits depth and pacing, with some repetitive sections dragging the experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The gameplay is praised for its unique manual reload mechanic, which adds tension and anxiety to combat encounters, enhancing the overall experience. While some design elements like the gift shop maze are criticized, the game’s atmosphere, exploration, and polished mechanics make for an engaging and enjoyable playthrough.
- “Specifically, I would highlight the reloading mechanic - it adds a ton of stress and anxiety to combat encounters, which is great.”
- “The manual reload mechanic was a fun touch to the tension during combat.”
- “It feels more polished and complete, with a stronger atmosphere and smoother gameplay.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its eerie tension and genuine scares, avoiding cheap jump-scares while delivering a polished and immersive experience. Users appreciate the balance of scarce resources and scary creatures that enhance the mood, though some note the loud gun sounds can slightly detract from the ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere effectively contributes to a tense and gripping gameplay.
- “It delivers real tension, scarce bullets, scary creatures, and eerie atmosphere instead of cheap jump-scares.”
- “Great atmosphere and tension.”
- “It feels more polished and complete, with a stronger atmosphere and smoother gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story is engaging and well-paced, delivered through a mix of in-game events and notes. It effectively combines compelling narrative beats with atmospheric elements like visuals and sound design to create a tense, immersive experience.
- “Pretty fun experience, great short story.”
- “The story beats are interesting and compelling, told through a mix of notes and events in the game.”
- “The creepy visuals, sound design, and story all work together to keep you on edge.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor aspect is appreciated through the entertaining reactions generated by scary games, especially in social or streaming contexts, where players' screams and reactions add a fun, humorous element.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics effectively contribute to a tense and unsettling atmosphere, complementing the sound design and story to keep players on edge.