Obey the Voice

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Obey the Voice is a single player simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by svklmrt and was released on January 27, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

grinding19 negative mentions

The game creates a highly tense and anxiety-driven atmosphere with well-executed jump scares that genuinely frighten players.
Unique gameplay mechanics involving strict obedience to 'The Voice' and varied puzzle challenges keep the experience fresh and engaging over its short duration.
Impressive production quality considering it's a solo developer effort, featuring solid voice acting, sound design, and creepy monster designs that contribute to immersion.

Some sections involve tedious repetition due to strict failure penalties and checkpoints, which can cause frustration and reduce overall enjoyment.
Certain puzzles and mechanics are overly difficult or unintuitive, with issues such as small click targets, confusing tasks, and lack of clear guidance.
The game's short length and limited story depth lead to a sense of incompleteness or repetitiveness for some players, along with lacking some accessibility and quality-of-life features like a functional pause.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
57%
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The gameplay is praised for its tense atmosphere, varied and evolving mechanics, and effective pacing that maintains suspense and freshness throughout its short 2-3 hour duration. While some critics note occasional repetitive or drawn-out sections and unforgiving trial-and-error, the overall experience balances psychological tension with engaging puzzles and scares, making it a well-crafted and enjoyable horror game.
- “The game continuously evolves as you progress through its different sections, introducing new enemies and mechanics that force you to adapt and stay on edge at all times.”
- “There's a lot of darkness in this environment, you feel constantly under pressure, and the variety of gimmicks keeps the game feeling like it actually has something fairly fresh to offer for the two or three hours of gameplay it offers.”
- “Very good game, the gameplay is tense enough to be interesting but not long enough to become frustrating creating a nice balance.”
- “One of the biggest weaknesses is some of the rounds have mechanics involving waiting for something to happen (which means surviving against the monster), and do not allow you to rush them even if you know what to do.”
- “Mechanics are just a gimmick. Even though that's the point of it, they fall rather short and feel like I'm playing a kids' game that's trying to be scary (something came out of Roblox).”
- “The game introduces a set of 4 rules, and rules 3 and 4 are only used in like 1 or 2 levels max. I don't understand why the game sets up this mechanic as if it's to be followed for the rest of the experience.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The story is generally regarded as engaging, atmospheric, and unique, often praised for its underlying lore and tense horror elements, though some find it brief, somewhat obvious, or lacking depth. It relies on minimalistic, indirect storytelling with puzzle-driven narrative progression, which some players enjoy while others wish for more clarity and expansion. Overall, the story effectively complements the gameplay, providing an intriguing experience despite its short length and occasional ambiguity.
- “A highly tense and atmospheric horror game, featuring a unique story clearly inspired by Silent Hill and, of course, P.T. Despite its strong indie nature, it manages to keep you fully engaged, maintaining your interest in the unfolding narrative and ultimately rewarding you.”
- “The game creates an incredibly tense atmosphere, with spine-chilling jump scares and an engaging storyline that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “9/10 a good variety of different horror themed puzzle games wrapped into a disturbing story that drops hints throughout the game.”
- “The story is extremely obvious and seems rather dull.”
- “The story is implied at first then made pretty obvious through radio exposition that makes the ending semi obvious.”
- “Didn't care too much for the story, probably due to how quick it is presented and wrapped up.”
atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
10%
The game delivers a highly effective and intense atmosphere, combining suspenseful, spooky, and unnerving moments with well-crafted horror elements and jump scares. Its unique story, eerie creatures, and immersive sound design create a tense and engaging experience that keeps players on edge throughout. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently praised for its quality, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “A highly tense and atmospheric horror game, featuring a unique story clearly inspired by Silent Hill and, of course, P.T. Despite its strong indie nature, it manages to keep you fully engaged, maintaining your interest in the unfolding narrative and ultimately rewarding you.”
- “The game creates an incredibly tense atmosphere, with spine-chilling jump scares and an engaging storyline that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “A genuinely scary and solid horror experience, solo dev did a superb job with graphics, atmosphere, and sense of paranoia. 10/10.”
- “Tricky puzzles, disturbing atmosphere, terrifying monsters.”
- “My chest and my neck hurt; the atmosphere and creatures were so scary.”
- “Yes, the atmosphere has its own brand of unease, and the monsters are both original-looking and genuinely terrifying, but the fear here comes more from pressure and chaos than from slow-burn dread.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is frequently described as tedious and time-consuming, often involving repetitive tasks, unavoidable restarts, and time-gated events that disrupt flow. While some find moments frustratingly slow or punishing, others appreciate the challenge and tension despite these drawn-out sections. Improvements like adding sprint or reducing forced repetition could alleviate the grind's impact on overall enjoyment.
- “Starts good, gets frustratingly tedious quickly when you fail without understanding why or when a simple mistake sends you back too much, forcing you to repeat a boring (and chasing) section repeatedly.”
- “Just slow movement and tedious tasks with poor quality of life features, including repeating unskippable dialogue and tasks if you fail a level.”
- “Constructive feedback is that items spawning and event triggers shouldn't happen on a timed basis because if you've died and are on a re-attempt, waiting can be tedious.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game’s graphics are widely praised for their quality, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the horror experience, often described as beautiful, creepy, and eye-catching. Some users noted minor graphical issues but appreciated the overall visual presentation and expressed interest in more graphical options.
- “This game is 10/10, with amazing graphics and a fun story. Highly recommend!”
- “Graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is eerie, and the jumpscares genuinely made me jump.”
- “A genuinely scary and solid horror experience, solo dev did a superb job with graphics, atmosphere, and sense of paranoia. 10/10.”
- “Visuals: 5/10”
- “I used synced sequential for the rendering method and it seemed to solve the minor graphical issues the game had.”
- “I would like to see more graphical options though.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from several stability issues, including unresponsive controls, video resolution glitches, random FPS drops, and occasional freezes, which can significantly impact gameplay despite overall enjoyment.
- “No sprinting, control buttons don't seem to work, video resolution glitches so bad the game needs to be killed from task manager.”
- “It's a great game, almost quit because of how scary it was. There are some problems like random FPS drops and freezes, and I have a really good PC.”
- “Uh, a little buggy at points, I don't know.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replay value due to minimal narrative variation, but its relatively short story can be revisited for mastery and skill improvement.
- “Not really much replay value, but still a solid 1.5-2.5 hour story.”
- “Replay value is limited in terms of narrative variation, but the game encourages mastery.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music is eerie and effectively enhances the game's atmosphere and jumpscares, but the auditory puzzles lack accessibility options for hearing-impaired players, with only generic subtitles that do not provide visual alternatives.
- “However, for these auditory puzzles, they offer no sort of accessibility for anyone with hearing impairments, and the subtitles just say '*music plays*,' etc. It's very odd to have subtitles for the game but not some sort of alternate or visual puzzle alternative.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game evokes strong, memorable emotions, making it a rare and impactful experience.
- “It has been a while since a game made me feel this way.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, blending effectively with its horror elements to create an engaging and immersive experience. Players also appreciate the clever use of sound to enhance both comedic and atmospheric moments.