Perished Truth

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Perished Truth is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by DeVoid Studio and was released on January 30, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

NotePurchase of this base game includes the first full act, offering roughly 6-8 hours of gameplay. Further acts will be available soon as free updates. About the GameAfter opening a mysterious package, Shinji Ueda finds himself trapped on a deadly island and hunted by his past, with only one choice: survival. Perished Truth is an adrenaline-fueled single-player survival horror game, blending cl…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features fully voiced dialogue, enhancing the overall immersion, with standout performances like that of the main character.
Players appreciate the depth of gameplay options, including different camera perspectives and puzzle-solving mechanics, which add variety and satisfaction to the experience.
The combination of Resident Evil and Saw elements creates an engaging story and gameplay loop, keeping players invested and entertained.

There are significant issues with the controls, including bugs that prevent interaction and a poorly optimized UI for gamepad use.
Some players found the enemy variety lacking, with only zombies and a single boss fight, leading to concerns about the game's long-term engagement.
Subtitles and puzzle mechanics have been reported as problematic, with issues like unclear fonts and timing errors affecting the overall experience.

story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling deeply invested and eager for more, while others criticize its lack of depth and coherence. While some appreciate the engaging narrative that drives them to continue playing, others find the plot underwhelming and prefer the incidental dialogue over the main storyline. Overall, the story's effectiveness seems to vary significantly among players.
- “I didn't realize it was only half the game going into it and was so sad to see the act 2 announcement at the end because I was so invested in the story.”
- “The story is solid and does a great job of pulling you forward; it makes you want to keep going.”
- “I didn't realize it was only half the game going into it and was so sad to see the Act 2 announcement at the end because I was so invested in the story.”
- “I do have some concerns about the plot and what the game seemed to be presented as - Saw meets RE.”
- “Just hope the overall story makes sense.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and offers depth, featuring classic survival horror mechanics like shooting zombies' legs and head stomping to conserve ammo. Players appreciate the fun combat and decent graphics, with the gameplay loop, particularly the trials, providing a thrilling experience throughout.
- “The gameplay has some depth to it; I really enjoyed shooting zombies' legs to make them fall and then head-stomping them to save ammo.”
- “Pretty graphics, fun combat, with your classic survival horror mechanics.”
- “The graphics are very decent for an indie title, and the gameplay loop, especially the trials, keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.”
stability
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Overall, users report that the game runs well on the Steam Deck, indicating good stability in that environment. However, there are notable issues with the controller system, which is described as buggy and may affect gameplay experience.
- “It runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate throughout, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay.”
- “First of all, the controller system is buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their quality, especially considering it is an indie title, featuring impressive character portraits and a visually appealing art style. Players appreciate the combination of pretty graphics with engaging combat and classic survival horror mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I liked the idea of a Resident Evil game combined with Saw elements, and the art style of the character portraits is amazing.”
- “Pretty graphics, fun combat, with your classic survival horror mechanics.”
- “The graphics are very decent for an indie title, and the gameplay loop, especially the trials, keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.”
replayability
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Players express a desire for additional features, such as a hardcore mode, to enhance the game's replayability. This suggests that while the current experience may be enjoyable, there is potential for greater engagement through new challenges.
- “One feature I would love to see implemented is a hardcore mode. I wish the devs would add that in the future since it would enhance the replayability of the game.”
- “One feature I would love to see implemented is a hardcore mode. I wish the developers would add that in the future since it would enhance the replayability of the game.”