MIST

About

MIST is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by 43N34S and was released on May 1, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

My first game made in 9 months that lasts half an hour You were riding through the forest and than, suddenly, your vehicle brakes, forcing you to disembark and walk further in the mist to seek for help in repairing it and leave this forest once and for all. [totally not generic plot] This is my long-run project that i was making for a long time, it lived through the numerous iterations and co…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Interesting and unusual premise with a surreal, atmospheric experience in a misty forest setting.
Multiple endings and achievements provide some replayability and a thought-provoking narrative.
Free indie game with simple controls and an engaging, eerie ambiance that keeps players invested despite flaws.

Lack of save points or checkpoints forces players to restart entirely upon death, leading to frustration.
Graphics are very low quality and the environment can feel empty and boring with excessive, aimless walking.
Buggy achievements, unclear story elements, poor English translations, and dark or confusing endings causing player disorientation.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story is weak and poorly developed, with minimal buildup that confuses rather than clarifies the narrative. It is easy to break progression and miss key elements, resulting in a disjointed and atmospheric but ultimately shallow experience.
- “Short atmospheric first person horror game with elements of quest and shooter about being lost in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by weird mist.”
- “Most story elements that were thrown in had no prior buildup, which ironically clouds whatever story there is.”
- “It's extremely easy to break progression entirely if you just rush for the shotgun, as grabbing it triggers the rest of the story, causing you to miss prior items, including shotgun shells.”
- “This game does not even pretend to have any kind of story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is generally viewed as underwhelming and lacking engaging mechanics, with the radio transmitter being the most developed but still falling short. Overall, it resembles a walking simulator that fails to provide satisfying or interesting interactive elements.
- “The radio transmitter is honestly the most nearly fleshed out mechanic, and it's a shame that it still falls short.”
- “The gameplay is okay, while the atmosphere and audio are good.”
- “A walking simulator with no satisfaction behind the walking part or any interesting gameplay elements.”
- “The radio transmitter is honestly the most nearly fleshed out mechanic, and it stinks that it falls short, too.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its eerie mist and effective audio, creating a notable sense of isolation and tension. However, some users feel it lacks a truly immersive atmosphere and find the ending detracts from the overall mood.
- “Short atmospheric first-person horror game with elements of quest and shooter about being lost in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by weird mist.”
- “The gameplay is okay, the atmosphere and audio are good.”
- “Nice atmosphere, but the ending felt like I was being pranked by the creator of the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
User opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some describing them as below average, while others find them aesthetically pleasing, unusual, and interesting.
- “Very aesthetic, unusual, and interesting game.”
- “The graphics, sorry to say, are way below average.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally runs smoothly and is stable, but one specific achievement is extremely buggy, requiring repeated attempts over an extended period to complete.
- “There is one achievement ('you already know all the answers') which is extremely buggy, and it took me another 2 hours or so of just doing that sequence of events over and over before I finally got it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers moderate replayability through its five different endings, each linked to unique achievements that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game has 5 different endings, with achievements tied to each one, offering good replayability.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is occasionally noticeable but not overwhelming, suggesting a mildly repetitive gameplay experience.