OVERDOSE

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OVERDOSE is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by For Fun Games and was released on April 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

OVERDOSE is a first-person horror simulation set in a dark asylum where you must deliver experimental drugs, monitor patients, and prevent escapes while evading a vengeful escaped test subject and a vengeful ghost. Locked in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, you must hide, run, and survive against relentless threats until dawn. Every decision could mean life or death.

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging concept, blending survival horror with time management mechanics that keep players on their toes.
The atmosphere is creepy and immersive, enhanced by effective sound design and a minimalist art style that contributes to the overall tension.
Despite some rough edges, the game provides a fun challenge and is worth playing for fans of indie horror, especially at its price point.

The gameplay can become repetitive over time, leading to a sense of monotony as players navigate similar tasks each night.
There are significant issues with optimization, including a lack of graphic settings and unresponsive controls that can detract from the experience.
The visual effects, particularly the blurry retro style, can make it difficult to read important information, which is crucial for gameplay.

atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by excellent sound design and retro visuals. While it may lack polish and features basic scares, it offers a unique and engaging experience for fans of indie horror. Overall, the game's atmospheric jank and replay value contribute to its charm.
- “The overall atmosphere is amazing.”
- “The atmosphere and sound design are excellent, and even with its simple story, the game manages to be impressively immersive.”
- “Creepy atmosphere and retro visuals make this a unique horror experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet cleverly designed mechanics that provide an enjoyable experience, though some users find the overall loop uninteresting and unpolished. While it offers an intriguing concept, it may not impress those seeking a more refined or groundbreaking experience.
- “The gameplay mechanics are simple, cleverly designed, and genuinely enjoyable.”
- “Interesting concept with intriguing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is really not that interesting and unpolished.”
- “Just know it's pretty indie and not going to blow your mind, but it scratches a similar itch with the gameplay loop.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting performance issues and a lack of graphic settings that could alleviate some problems. Many found the experience playable but uncomfortable, particularly due to a harsh retro visual effect that strains the eyes. Overall, users hope for future patches to improve optimization and address these concerns.
- “I wish time management was more optimized.”
- “The game is not very well optimized, but it's still playable. I believe a few patches will resolve the issues.”
- “There are problems with the optimization, and there are no video options.”
- “Played this shortly after it came out, but couldn't finish due to the performance.”
- “You don't have graphic settings, which could help the game, even if not optimized; the most painful thing is that effect of retro view... my eyes hurt because I had to focus very intensely and trying to understand the text... I hope in the future this effect will be more soft and blended.”
- “But there are problems with the optimization and there are no video options.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a unique retro style that contributes to a creepy atmosphere, but many users find the lack of graphic settings and the blurry visuals problematic, particularly for readability. Players have expressed a desire for improved visual clarity and softer effects to enhance the overall experience.
- “Creepy atmosphere and retro visuals make this a unique horror experience.”
- “I would add some graphic settings, or at least improve the quality of the patients' cards.”
- “You don't have graphic settings, which could help the game, even if not optimized; the most painful thing is that effect of retro view... my eyes hurt because I had to focus very intensely and try to understand the text. I hope in the future this effect will be more soft and blended.”
- “The blurry style graphics make it difficult to read the medications needed for people who are a little hard of sight.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game offers a level of replayability, particularly for those who appreciate its atmospheric imperfections and basic scares, though it may not meet expectations for polished gameplay.
- “Don't expect polished perfection, but if you're okay with atmospheric jank, basic scares, and some replay value.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I found myself coming back for more to uncover everything the game has to offer.”
- “Don’t expect polished perfection, but if you’re okay with atmospheric jank, basic scares, and some replay value.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a simple yet immersive story, enhanced by excellent atmosphere and sound design, culminating in a notable plot twist at the end.
- “Nice plot twist in the end, by the way.”
- “The atmosphere and sound design are excellent, and even with its simple story, the game manages to be impressively immersive.”