outside the door

About

"Outside the Door" is a visual novel with pixel graphics that presents a series of mysterious stories taking place in an office. As a temp with unexplained circumstances, your task is to listen to visitors' stories and make decisions that will affect their fates, all while dealing with memory loss and a featureless voice on the radio. The game features a gripping storyline, meditative ambient, and an average playtime of 1.5 to 2 hours.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a fantastic aesthetic with charming pixel art and a minimalist design that enhances its atmospheric storytelling.
The narrative is deep and thought-provoking, encouraging players to reflect on moral choices and the cycle of life.
Despite its short length, the game offers an engaging experience with witty dialogue and a unique twist that keeps players invested.

The English translation is often poor, leading to awkward phrasing and grammatical errors that can detract from the overall experience.
Player choices have minimal impact on the story, with only the final decision affecting the outcome, resulting in limited replayability.
The plot can be predictable, with some players noting that the main twist becomes obvious before the conclusion.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The game's story is described as a deep and engaging novella, featuring a minimalist design that enhances its psychological and philosophical themes. While the plot may become predictable at times, the lifelike dialogue and unique twists keep players invested, despite its short duration of around two hours. The narrative is complemented by replayability and varied endings, allowing players to explore different choices and outcomes.
- “This is a novella with a minimalist design, but with a heavy, deep story.”
- “Fantastic aesthetic, lifelike dialogue, and a unique story with a great twist.”
- “I liked the plot and the mystery slowly uncovering, even though it's probably not that unpredictable, and you can most likely figure it out after the 3rd case, but it was still nicely done, and I always love those types of deeper psychological/philosophical stories, especially combined with the creepy feel.”
- “The story is only 2 hours long, but it's interesting.”
- “Even though the development of the plot at one point becomes obvious, it is still interesting to watch and listen to the characters.”
- “This is like a combo of 'Theory of Fear,' which is one heck of a dark otome game (probably one of the darkest ever made), and 'Papers, Please,' which is like filling in blanks and making decisions with different characters with a story.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their excellent visuals and charming art style, contributing to a fantastic aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews note weaknesses in dialogue, the unique story and lifelike elements are highlighted as standout features, making the visuals a significant draw for players. Overall, the game's graphics create an engaging and immersive environment.
- “Fantastic aesthetic, lifelike dialogue, and a unique story with a great twist.”
- “Subtle OST that creates a very good environment and overall very interesting visuals.”
- “Really interesting game, but a bit short, has a charming art style and a good story, totally worth a try.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively capturing the essence of a stinking interrogation room. Reviewers note that it is both short and impactful, with a fitting artistic style that enhances the overall experience.
- “Short, but so atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere is really nice and fitting for the art.”
- “Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a stinking interrogation room.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, featuring a subtle original soundtrack that effectively enhances the environment and complements the visuals. However, some players express a desire for a more original and distinctive soundtrack.
- “Subtle OST that creates a very good environment and overall very interesting visuals.”
- “I need an original soundtrack.”
- “I need original soundtrack.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of choices and potential for different endings, others feel that only the final choice significantly impacts the outcome, limiting overall replay value.
- “This game offers a wealth of choices and varied endings, making it highly replayable. Each playthrough can change the story significantly, and I appreciated the different characters I encountered along the way.”
- “The replayability in this game is impressive, with numerous choices that lead to diverse endings. I found it exciting to see how my decisions impacted the story and characters.”
- “With its multitude of choices and the ability to alter the narrative, this game has fantastic replayability. I enjoyed exploring different paths and discovering new outcomes.”
- “Despite there being choices, the only one that matters is the final one you make, so there isn’t any replayability, sadly.”
- “Despite there being choices, the only one that matters is the final one you make, so there isn’t any replayability, sadly.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue that balances serious moments with genuinely funny exchanges, making it engaging and enjoyable. While there are some translation issues, the overall comedic delivery remains clear and effective.
- “The dialogue is witty, ranging from dead serious to sometimes really quite funny, and is fully understandable, despite some translation issues into English.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making even the most serious moments light-hearted and enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the unexpected jokes and clever puns throughout the game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the character designs are impressive, contributing positively to the overall character development in the game. However, there is no further detail provided on the depth or progression of the characters themselves.