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Olivia is a single player simulation game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Struggle Games Studio and was released on May 7, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Once a family home, now stands silent. The past still whispers through every room. You are looking for inspiration for a film, but you will find much more than just a story. Whether the lights are on or off... it doesn't matter. Olivia will find you.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story5 positive mentions

  • The game's art style is widely praised for its charming, old-school cartoon aesthetics reminiscent of Bendy and the Ink Machine.
  • The story is engaging, well-paced, with interesting plot twists and effective use of the photo-taking mechanic to uncover secrets and develop the narrative.
  • The game delivers memorable jump scares that balance light-hearted, cute moments with genuine scares, creating a unique horror experience.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving some players wishing for a longer playtime or more content.
  • Certain puzzles or segments, especially involving a clock or pendulum, can be difficult to see or figure out, causing some player frustration.
  • There is a lack of possible trigger warnings related to sensitive content (e.g., animal cruelty), which some players noted as a concern.
  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its intriguing and well-paced plot with engaging jump scares and a clever mechanic of uncovering secrets through photography. Its unique art style and dark, unexpected twists enhance the overall experience, keeping players invested from start to finish. The narrative unfolds steadily, offering discovery and intrigue, especially appealing to fans of mascot horror and exploration-based storytelling.

    • “It has an interesting plot, great jump scares (I actually screamed a couple of times), good plot development, and an interesting mechanic with the Polaroid.”
    • “I loved all the intrigue to take pictures everywhere to uncover hidden secrets with the camera, and the story was super interesting!”
    • “The story progresses at a pretty solid pace for a short horror, and each chapter has something new and interesting to do!”
  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    88% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, often compared to "Bendy and the Ink Machine," which perfectly complements the game's dark and horror-themed setting. Users appreciate the visuals for enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside strong sound design and voice acting.

    • “The art style is beautiful and the pacing is perfection.”
    • “The graphics were fantastic - they reminded me of Bendy and the Ink Machine type of graphics.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, and the sound design is solid.”
  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and engaging quality, especially appreciated by fans of the developer's previous games due to the connected world building. Overall, it significantly enhances the gaming experience.

    • “The atmosphere is really good, and if you played the devs' previous games, it's fun seeing how everything connects together.”
    • “I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “It really helps build the atmosphere.”
  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay is engaging with a compelling plot, effective jump scares, and thoughtful plot development, enhanced by a unique polaroid mechanic that adds depth and surprise for players unfamiliar with the game.

    • “It has an interesting plot, great jump scares (I actually screamed a couple of times), good plot development, and an interesting mechanic with the polaroid.”
    • “I started out completely blind, not having read other people's reviews or watched any gameplay videos, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.”
  • humor

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

    The humor in the game blends light-hearted, playful scares with amusing moments, creating a fun and occasionally jumpy experience. Additionally, the photo-taking feature adds a humorous touch through its entertaining reactions.

    • “The horror elements were more like sassy funny 'boo gotcha' moments that half made my shoulders jump and half made me laugh.”
    • “Taking the photos around the house was a lot of fun and had some pretty funny photo reactions.”
  • music

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

    The music is pleasant and unobtrusive, effectively complementing the game's style.

    • “The music is pleasant and unobtrusive, fitting the game's style.”
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Olivia is a simulation game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for Olivia include first-person, indie, surreal, psychological, psychological horror and others.

Olivia is available on PC and Windows.

Olivia was released on May 7, 2026.

Olivia was developed by Struggle Games Studio.

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

Olivia is a single player game.

Similar games include REVEIL, The Haunting of Joni Evers, ROUTINE, No one lives under the lighthouse, Last Report and others.