One-Eyed Likho

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One-Eyed Likho is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Morteshka and was released on July 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Don’t Go Looking For Evil, You May Find The Likho… One-Eyed Likho is a mystical first-person horror adventure in which you have to find Likho and escape your own evil fate. Features Folk horror – Explore a game world inspired by a Slavic fairy-tale recorded in the early 19th century Story-focused exploration – Progress through the game to uncover secrets and learn the whole truth Unique sty…

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Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

story13 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Unique and immersive atmosphere deeply rooted in Slavic and Russian folklore with excellent visual and sound design.
Beautiful black-and-white art style and haunting soundtrack that enhance the game's eerie mood and storytelling.
Engaging narrative that connects folklore from different cultures, supported by solid voice acting and interesting puzzles.

Gameplay is mostly a walking simulator with simplistic, repetitive puzzles and minimal challenge.
Storytelling can feel overly repetitive with frequent retellings of the same tale and excessive in-game explanations.
Short length and limited gameplay variety may leave players wanting more depth and interaction.

story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a deeply folklore-based, atmospheric narrative that immerses players in Slavic mythology through a simple, well-written fairy tale style. While praised for its captivating mood, translation, and integration of mythological elements, it is often described as repetitive, linear, and somewhat lacking in narrative complexity or surprises. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a story-driven, ambient experience rather than a gameplay-heavy or twist-filled plot.
- “This game doesn't just tell a story; it pulls you deep into the dark heart of Slavic folklore with an intensity that's both beautiful and terrifying.”
- “The developers masterfully showed how similar mythological figures exist in cultures from different corners of the world, creating a universal story about humanity's ancient fears.”
- “Playing this game feels like I'm sitting beside the fireplace listening to my grandfather tell a story.”
- “The game's story, while simplistic purposefully due to its emulation of ancient legends passed on through word-of-mouth, gets rather repetitive in its symbolism and hammering you over the head with "hey look doesn't this look like a certain legend that I've already mentioned fifty trillion times!"”
- “Instead of exploring the richness and variety of Russian folklore, as _Black Book_ began to do, the game narrows its focus to one story and then retells it far too many times.”
- “The lore, delivered through collectible book excerpts, keeps circling back to the same story over and over again, told in slightly different variations.”
atmosphere
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a deeply immersive and masterfully crafted atmosphere rooted in Slavic folklore, using eerie visuals, sound design, and a haunting soundtrack to evoke a chilling and suspenseful mood without relying on cheap jump scares. While the atmosphere is widely praised as the game's standout feature—described as unique, darkly enchanting, and richly authentic—the simple gameplay and short length may diminish the overall experience for some players. Ultimately, its strong atmospheric and artistic qualities make it a compelling and memorable horror adventure, especially for those drawn to folk horror and storytelling.
- “One-eyed Likho has a great atmosphere: sound, artwork, how levels and scenes are designed (especially the last chapter of the game) are all masterfully crafted.”
- “This is horror done right - not through cheap jump scares, but through atmosphere, mythology, and the kind of creeping dread that stays with you long after you've put down the controller.”
- “The atmosphere of mystery, wonderful visual style, enchanting soundtrack and endless references to Slavic folklore are combined in a unique swirl that will take the player to the dark corners of folk tales known to every kid.”
- “Substantially detrimental to the overall atmosphere.”
- “One-eyed likho's greatest strength is its atmosphere and visual style, but the lack of truly interesting gameplay holds it back a bit.”
- “The simplistic puzzles and brief stealth segments fit neatly into the game’s casual-centric DNA as the story builds up its dark, fever dream-like atmosphere; however, for those looking for a stronger narrative and more meat to sink their teeth into on the gameplay front, One-eyed Likho could very well fall short.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally light, simple, and centered around exploration and puzzle-solving, with an emphasis on atmosphere and story rather than challenge or complexity. While some find the mechanics engaging and well-paced, many note a lack of depth and variety, describing it as a walking simulator with occasional janky elements. Overall, it suits players who prioritize mood and narrative over intense or intricate gameplay.
- “The gameplay mechanics are deceptively simple yet deeply engaging.”
- “The matchstick mechanic and unsettling sound design pull you deep into its nightmarish world.”
- “- Mechanics and puzzle gameplay: strikes a nice balance—not too hard, not too easy.”
- “There is also a terrible lack of gameplay, even for a walking simulator.”
- “Gameplay mechanics (or more like mechanic): jank.”
- “The simplistic puzzles and brief stealth segments fit neatly into the game’s casual-centric DNA as the story builds up its dark, fever dream-like atmosphere; however, for those looking for a stronger narrative and more meat to sink their teeth into on the gameplay front, One-Eyed Likho could very well fall short.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's striking black-and-white visuals create an authentically eerie and atmospheric experience deeply rooted in Slavic folklore, praised for its masterful art direction and smooth performance. While some find the monochrome aesthetic haunting and fitting, a few note its lack of color and contrast can make gameplay challenging or feel less vibrant. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, elevating the narrative and mood even if other game elements remain fairly straightforward.
- “One-eyed likho has a great atmosphere: sound, artwork, how levels and scenes are designed (especially the last chapter of the game) are all masterfully crafted.”
- “Its monochrome visuals and eerie Slavic folklore create an authentic, spine-chilling atmosphere.”
- “The striking black-and-white aesthetic isn't just a stylistic choice - it's storytelling perfection.”
- “Additionally, the black and white graphics and the poor contrast make it hard to play.”
- “The black-and-white visual aesthetic eventually becomes something you get used to, but I still wish the game looked more striking and had more colour.”
- “Despite very uncanny visuals you are pretty safe most of the time; the few moments where the safety breaks are brief, and failing them is not a big deal - you just try again until you succeed.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally praised for its atmosphere-setting, uniqueness, and quality, contributing significantly to the game's mood and tone. While some find it memorable and well-crafted, others see it as suitable but not standout. Overall, the soundtrack is a strong positive aspect that enhances the game's immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere, the writing, the voice acting, the music - this game nails it.”
- “The atmosphere of mystery, wonderful visual style, enchanting soundtrack and endless references to Slavic folklore are combined in a unique swirl that will take the player to the dark corners of folk tales known to every kid.”
- “I give this game about an 8/10 mostly because of how unique it is and I can tell how much work and effort went into this game, especially the music.”
- “The music was not memorable, though to its credit, it was never annoying and did not feel repetitive.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features excellent optimization, delivering super smooth performance and flawless graphics even on ultra settings. It runs perfectly on devices like the Steam Deck without crashes, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Pacing is perfect, aesthetics are over the top, great optimization for the Steam Deck.”
- “Performance and graphics: super smooth—runs perfectly on ultra settings without a single crash.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its excellent voice acting and well-crafted character design, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a relatively short experience of around 5 hours, with limited replay value unless players aim to complete all achievements.
- “It took me just over 5 hours to complete, and there's not much replay value unless you are looking for 100% achievements.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game arises from the stark contrast and unpredictability in the difficulty of optional locked chest puzzles, ranging from overly simple to extremely frustrating, creating amusing and unexpected moments for players.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game for its profound emotional impact, highlighting how it transcends mere entertainment to become a powerful cultural work that resonates deeply with universal human experiences and archetypes.
- “One Eye Likho proves that video games can be more than just entertainment — they can be full-fledged cultural works capable of touching the deepest strings of the human soul through appeals to archetypal images of the collective unconscious.”