Obfuscation

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Obfuscation is a single player simulation game. It was developed by mid1224 and was released on December 1, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Obfuscation is a first-person psychological horror game. In Obfuscation, you’ll explore a vast, eerie house that’s constantly trying to devour you. The house doesn’t stay still - it shifts and changes, with more and more unexplainable phenomena appearing the deeper you go toward the truth. Atmospheric environment that lets you immerse in the game. Exploration-focused, with the house con…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive photo realism and lighting, creating a visually appealing atmosphere.
The shifting environments and exploration elements add a layer of intrigue and tension to the gameplay.
Despite its slow pace, the game successfully builds a creepy atmosphere that keeps players engaged.

The lack of a compelling story and meaningful jumpscares detracts from the overall horror experience.
Gameplay often feels aimless, with players wandering without clear direction or purpose.
The excessive use of strobing lights and minimal hand-holding can be frustrating and off-putting.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its ability to create a tense and creepy environment, effectively instilling a sense of dread throughout. However, some players find the excessive use of strobing lights to be more irritating than atmospheric. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for fans of short, atmospheric horror games.
- “I personally would’ve liked a few more in-your-face jumpscares, but the atmosphere carried a ton of dread on its own and kept things tense and spooky from start to finish.”
- “This one has a good atmosphere, tense and creepy (those eyes are so creepy).”
- “The vibe is creepy in the best way — super atmospheric, super quiet, and everything feels just slightly wrong.”
- “This is another horror game that excessively uses strobing lights to create a spooky atmosphere, which is a pet peeve for me.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's story is generally perceived as straightforward and lacking depth, with minimal mystery or driving force. While it effectively unfolds as players investigate, revealing a simple narrative, many reviewers feel that the horror elements and overall storytelling could be significantly improved to elevate the experience.
- “It's just a very straightforward indie horror walking sim with decent puzzles, a simple yet unraveling story, massive tension, and perfectly timed scares.”
- “This game throws you in without explaining anything, but I think the story unravels pretty nicely toward the end.”
- “The more you investigate, the more the story unfolds.”
- “The story for the game is also just kind of... there.”
- “It's not much of a mystery; there's not much drive behind the story and trying to figure out what's going on.”
- “There's no evolving story or anything.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and authenticity, avoiding overwhelming mechanics and unnecessary complexity. Players appreciate the balance of humor and engaging gameplay without relying on cheap tactics or convoluted storytelling, resulting in a fantastic overall experience.
- “A fantastic game with hilarious moments and phenomenal gameplay.”
- “No overwhelming mechanics, not trying to be something that it isn't, not trying to stuff as many sequences into as few hours as possible or drawing things out for too long, no cheap jump scares or cheap tension tactics, and no hyper-contrived story that is impossible to understand.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of the game, leading to frustrating experiences.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, which can make even simple tasks feel unnecessarily difficult.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious moments that enhance the overall experience, alongside its phenomenal gameplay.
- “A fantastic game with hilarious moments and phenomenal gameplay.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every encounter a joy.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of bugs, with users highlighting good graphics and solid optimization. Players enjoyed the immersive experience of the walking-sim horror, noting effective jumpscares and a well-executed changing map. Overall, the optimization contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
- “Runs smoothly with no bugs at all, and good graphics.”
- “Fun walking-sim horror, runs smoothly, good jumpscares - really enjoyed getting lost in the changing map.”
- “Performance was solid.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches or bugs and a smooth performance throughout.
- “No glitches or bugs; the game runs smoothly.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or performance issues, which makes for a great gameplay experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their quality, with users noting that the game runs smoothly and is free of bugs, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience.
- “Runs smoothly with no bugs at all, and the graphics are impressive.”
- “Graphically, I thought it was very nice.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is characterized by unsettling and eerie compositions, contributing to a tense atmosphere.
- “There's just a lot of weird, scary music parts.”