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Necrologium

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59%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Necrologium is a single player puzzle game with mystery, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Bob's Cult Studio and was released on September 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Seven corrupted souls died in one fateful night. Discover their sins and unravel the mystery that surrounds their mortal shells.

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
story3 positive mentions
  • Engaging and well-crafted narrative with a mix of occult and forensic elements.
  • Atmosphere, artwork, and audio contribute to a dark, immersive, and cozy experience.
  • Gameplay involves satisfying puzzle-solving and investigation that keeps players thinking.
  • Game is quite short and feels somewhat rushed, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some clues and puzzle solutions are unclear or require guesswork, impacting the detective experience.
  • Technical issues such as freezing and some awkward controls detract from smooth gameplay.

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story offers a dark, mysterious atmosphere that effectively blends investigation and puzzle-solving, keeping players engaged throughout. Although relatively short, it delivers a meaningful and immersive narrative experience, with some desire for clearer clues and a longer, more complex plot in future installments. Overall, it’s well-suited for fans of story-driven mystery games.

    • “The mix of story, investigation, and puzzle solving kept me engaged the whole time.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and mysterious, and uncovering each character’s story made the investigation feel meaningful.”
    • “Great story to dive into and unravel.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally simple, enjoyable, and easy to learn, blending detective elements with a quiet, methodical workplace simulation. While some investigative leaps can feel illogical and pacing occasionally flat, the overall design effectively creates a unique mix of coziness and unease.

    • “The playtime is super doable and the mechanics and logic behind the investigation surely aren't too difficult.”
    • “Atmosphere and artwork (from drawings to 3D models) are amazing; gameplay and game design in general are very cool.”
    • “The combination of the quiet isolated workplace, quiet methodical gameplay, and the grim subject matter works great to create a mix of coziness and unease.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and easy to learn, though I felt the pacing was a bit too flat at times.”
    • “I'd describe Necrologium as a workplace simulator rather than a detective adventure game, even though it has a deduction board and some other detective gameplay elements.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for being dark, mysterious, and immersive, enhanced by impressive artwork and compelling writing that deepen the sense of intrigue throughout the investigation.

    • “The atmosphere is dark and mysterious, and uncovering each character’s story made the investigation feel meaningful.”
    • “Atmosphere and artwork (from drawings to 3D models) are amazing, gameplay and game design in general very cool.”
    • “The atmosphere is thick, the writing is great, and the mystery keeps pulling you deeper.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The graphics effectively create an immersive atmosphere with well-integrated animations and music, featuring impressive artwork from drawings to 3D models. While some 3D models lack detail and certain visual concessions seem odd, these choices contribute to a uniquely disturbing and memorable experience. Overall, the visuals strongly enhance the game's vibe despite minor imperfections.

    • “Big kudos for the vibe - the graphics, animations, and music work together perfectly.”
    • “Atmosphere and artwork (from drawings to 3D models) are amazing; gameplay and game design in general are very cool.”
    • “There are some elements that make Necrologium a more disturbing game than the much more detailed and explicit Autopsy Simulator, despite the 3D models not being very detailed and certain concessions made to tone down the visuals.”
    • “The 3D models of the bodies aren't very detailed, and certain concessions made to tone down the visuals look rather silly, but at the same time there are some elements which, in my opinion, make Necrologium a more disturbing game than the much more detailed and explicit Autopsy Simulator.”

  • music

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

    The music seamlessly complements the graphics and animations, creating an immersive and cohesive vibe that enhances the overall experience.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
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Necrologium is a puzzle game with mystery, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Necrologium include first-person, demons, indie, magic, linear and others.

Necrologium is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Necrologium.

Necrologium was released on September 30, 2025.

Necrologium was developed by Bob's Cult Studio.

Necrologium has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Necrologium for its story.

Necrologium is a single player game.

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