Murmurs of the Mist

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Murmurs of the Mist is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by JamJam Studios and was released on January 11, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Murmurs of the Mist is a short psychological horror story where you play as Bunni, the stuffed toy of a 7-year-old girl, Sofia. She struggles to speak about what happened to her but in therapy, Sofia speaks through you, the only one she trusts. As Bunni, you explore the mysterious landscape of Sofia’s psyche, where her innocence, fear and childish state of mind blur together. What you see, hear,…

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story5 positive mentions

Powerful and well-written storytelling that handles a difficult subject with empathy and depth.
Atmospheric graphics and haunting audio that effectively enhance the horror experience.
Short, impactful gameplay that delivers a memorable emotional experience and raises awareness about abuse.

Clunky controls and camera issues, especially during chase sequences and item interactions, causing frustration.
Gameplay elements such as puzzles and movement mechanics feel underdeveloped and sometimes buggy.
Some feel the subject matter could have been handled with more sensitivity and a different narrative perspective.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a powerful and well-crafted exploration of trauma and survival, presented through a child’s perspective with creative and haunting storytelling. Despite some criticisms of gameplay mechanics, the narrative stands out for its emotional depth, effective use of audio, and honest portrayal of dark subject matter, making it a memorable and impactful experience.
- “All that said, it is a masterclass in storytelling and sharing with the player an experience that will most likely stick with them for a while.”
- “This is a very well written game about sexual abuse that absolutely isn't afraid to get as dark as the subject matter deserves, and for the most part is both well presented/scripted and accompanied by graphics and music that slam the story home.”
- “Great storytelling about trauma being processed in therapy.”
- “The limited controls from chapter to chapter and general clankiness of camera and movement mechanics as well as the very simple and not scary or sad story.”
- “Unfortunately, it is hampered by very poor hitboxes for item interaction, and controls during a chase sequence that are absolutely atrocious, which very much detract from the impact of the story.”
- “Someone suggested telling the story through the social worker, which could have felt much less... fetishizing.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by limited controls, clunky camera and movement mechanics, and simple small puzzles, leading to a somewhat rough and occasionally frustrating experience. However, despite these issues, it remains enjoyable due to its short length and overall artistic presentation.
- “Short, well written game, few rough edges gameplay-wise but overall well done.”
- “The gameplay itself has small puzzles and one running section.”
- “So, I'm still recommending this due to the overall story and artistry on display, but the gameplay can be more than a little rough in some of the chapters.”
- “The limited controls from chapter to chapter and general clankiness of camera and movement mechanics, as well as the very simple and not scary or sad story.”
- “Even though this game is struggling in both narrative and gameplay aspects.”
- “So, I'm still recommending this due to the overall story and artistry on display, but the gameplay can be more than a little frustrating in some of the chapters.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features beautiful and detailed graphics that enhance its immersive world and effectively complement its dark, serious narrative. The artwork contributes significantly to the storytelling, making the overall experience more impactful.
- “Short game, but beautiful graphics.”
- “There's a lot of decent touches to the artwork in the world, it's worth looking around at everything.”
- “This is a very well written game about serious themes that is both well presented/scripted and accompanied by graphics and music that strongly complement the story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively enhances the game's dark and atmospheric tone, complementing the story and overall eerie ambiance. It contributes significantly to the immersive and emotionally impactful experience.
- “This game features music that strongly complements the story, enhancing its dark and impactful themes.”
- “The atmospheric music, combined with the camera work and color schemes, creates a magical spell that really draws you into the creepy and spooky setting.”
- “The music perfectly supports the game's mood, adding to the overall immersive and emotionally resonant experience.”
- “This game features music that strongly enhances the dark and serious themes, effectively complementing the story and graphics to deliver a powerful experience.”
- “The atmosphere created by the music, along with camera work and color schemes, is magical and contributes to the creepy and spooky feel of the characters, making the experience unique and captivating.”
- “At times, the music helps maintain immersion despite some frustrating moments like bugs or getting stuck, showing its role in supporting the overall atmospheric storytelling.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes a powerful emotional experience by blending childlike imagination with dark, realistic themes, creating feelings of fear and emptiness that resonate deeply with players.
- “I can honestly say the mix of childlike imagination and true-to-life dark subject matter made me feel fear and emptiness.”
- “Strange, touching, and cool.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is effectively eerie and intense, creating a strong emotional impact despite the game's short length. It successfully conveys a dark, unsettling mood fitting for its indie horror theme centered on abuse.

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Murmurs of the Mist is a casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes.

Murmurs of the Mist is available on PC and Windows.

Murmurs of the Mist was released on January 11, 2026.

Murmurs of the Mist was developed by JamJam Studios.

Murmurs of the Mist has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Murmurs of the Mist for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Murmurs of the Mist is a single player game.

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