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Project Looking Glass

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100%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

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Project Looking Glass is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by MORPH and was released on August 11, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Project Looking Glass is an explorative, non-linear, narrative-driven psychological horror game. A cold-war experiment has has opened a door it cannot close. In 1963. A secret government agency runs a classified program called Project Looking Glass: a technology that projects a subject's consciousness into the astral plane, displayed on cold-war cathode monitors. You are Subject 7, a grieving woma…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews
story18 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Exceptional atmosphere with an immersive, eerie, and liminal vibe that enhances psychological horror without relying heavily on jump scares.
  • Intriguing, thought-provoking story that gradually unfolds, rewarding exploration and player engagement with clever puzzles and layered narrative.
  • Unique visual style and sound design, including nostalgic VHS/crt aesthetics, well-executed voice acting mostly by the solo developer, and creative level design.
  • Some graphical and lighting inconsistencies occasionally break immersion and detract from the horror elements.
  • Minor gameplay issues such as occasional bugs, clunky menu/navigation, and sometimes unclear puzzle progression or map guidance.
  • The use of AI-assisted voice processing was not initially disclosed and has divided opinions, with some players finding it detracts from the authentic experience.

  • story

    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    32% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story of Project Looking Glass is praised for its immersive atmosphere, thoughtful pacing, and unique narrative style that encourages player exploration and piecing together of events through audio logs, environmental clues, and voice acting. While some find the plot occasionally confusing or somewhat predictable, many appreciate its emotional depth, subtle horror elements, and engaging detective-like progression. Overall, it is seen as a compelling, impactful experience with a strong focus on mood and storytelling over relying on jump scares.

    • “I especially liked how the game tells its story without constantly relying on cheap jump scares—you actually have to explore, pay attention, and slowly piece together what is happening, which made the experience much more engaging for me.”
    • “You're piecing together what happened to this woman through memos and audio logs, and about halfway through I realized the horror was almost secondary to how sad the story actually is.”
    • “The voiceover work and storytelling is so thought-provoking that it lasted with me for quite some time.”
    • “Just another "it's the main character's personal hell" or "it's all in your head" plot twist.”
    • “The game does seem to be missing oomph in the big picture, and there are a couple of graphical elements that will confuse you gameplay-wise if they are part of the story or puzzle or what (lighting system sometimes doesn't help this game).”
    • “[*] Inconsistencies then develop from the story that don't sell the overall experience.”

  • atmosphere

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of Project Looking Glass is widely praised for its unsettling, liminal, and creepy vibe, effectively creating a unique psychological horror experience that emphasizes immersion and mystery over typical jump scares. Its blend of dream-like, VHS-inspired visuals, sound design, and analogue horror elements deeply engross players, delivering a memorable, dark, and evocative ambiance that stands out among indie horror games. Overall, the atmosphere is considered the game's strongest asset, drawing players into a compelling and eerie world.

    • “The dream-like world, VHS visuals, liminal environments, and psychological horror atmosphere pulled me in almost immediately.”
    • “First, the atmosphere is incredible: it constantly builds a sense of mystery and unease that kept me wanting to uncover what was around the next corner while simultaneously making me feel terrified to look.”
    • “The atmosphere and visuals are easily my favorite parts, and there were several moments where the game genuinely made me uncomfortable in the best way.”

  • graphics

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive low-poly, pixelated style that effectively creates a dream-like, psychological horror atmosphere praised for its compelling art direction and memorable visuals. While many find the aesthetic beautiful and integral to the mood and narrative immersion, some note inconsistent graphical fidelity and occasional lack of detail that can detract from gameplay clarity and reduce overall impact. Overall, the visuals are a standout element that successfully enhances the game's unique tone despite minor shortcomings.

    • “The dream-like world, VHS visuals, liminal environments, and psychological horror atmosphere pulled me in almost immediately.”
    • “The atmosphere and visuals are easily my favorite parts, and there were several moments where the game genuinely made me uncomfortable in the best way.”
    • “Walking sim with beautiful visuals and a sad story.”
    • “However, the walking simulator/puzzle elements aren't always helped by the visuals that don't play to the medium's strengths, in particular with detail that you'd want for a game like this.”
    • “The game's graphical fidelity does fall short at several points to emphasize the unease/horror, while leading to some moments that take you out of the experience.”
    • “I can see a version of this game with better visuals that strikes a lot stronger than it does.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and lacks extensive guidance, allowing other elements like subtle horror and story to stand out effectively. While it maintains a good balance of suspense without relying on jumpscares, some graphical and puzzle elements can cause occasional confusion. Overall, the gameplay supports the atmosphere but may feel somewhat underwhelming in the broader experience.

    • “In terms of gameplay mechanics, there is not a lot of hand-holding.”
    • “The game does seem to be missing oomph in the big picture, and there are a couple of graphical elements that can confuse players gameplay-wise, making it unclear if they are part of the story or a puzzle (the lighting system sometimes doesn't help).”
    • “The gameplay is very simple, which isn't necessarily bad, but it leaves room for other parts of the game to shine; however, it may feel lacking in depth for some players.”
    • “In terms of gameplay mechanics, there is not a lot of hand-holding, which could be challenging for players unfamiliar with such design.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music features AI-generated vocals that come across as unstructured and unsettling, contributing to the game's surreal and existential atmosphere. While some find it enhances the narrative-driven experience, others note its unusual and eerie quality.

    • “The best indie narrative-driven surrealist walking sim, with a heap of existential horror, since The Music Machine.”
    • “What The Music Machine didn't have, however, was a cat.”
    • “All of this finally came to a head when one character started singing 'Daisy Bell' but they didn't understand how the song went or anything resembling a proper song structure, leading me to conclude that these were AI voices.”

  • humor

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

    The humor aspect is generally seen as ineffective, with users finding certain elements like the "laughing man" sequence more unsettling than funny, detracting from the intended comedic effect.

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience by exploring the protagonist's tragic past and the impact on those involved in the experiment. Effective sound design and a compelling voice performance from the scientist narrator enhance the storytelling and emotional engagement.

    • “Again without spoiling, but essentially you play as this special entity that roams about going through place to place trying to solve the mystery of why your character did this, the terrible tragedy that befell her, the emotional toil this experiment led to the doctors and researchers, and quite a lot more.”
    • “Good sound design at certain points helps to emphasize events and give clean feedback, and the scientist voice actor does a good job of the central storyteller while adding emotional weight to what's being said.”

  • optimization

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

    Users note that the game's optimization includes AI-processed voice performances by the developer, resulting in varying naturalness across characters' voices; this innovation may affect player perception but does not significantly impact overall performance.

  • stability

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

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without any reported issues or crashes.

    • “Runs great, no issues.”
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Project Looking Glass is a simulation game with horror theme. Common tags for Project Looking Glass include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, psychological horror and others.

Project Looking Glass is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

Project Looking Glass was released on August 11, 2026.

Project Looking Glass was developed by MORPH.

Project Looking Glass has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Project Looking Glass for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Project Looking Glass is a single player game.

Similar games include TELEFORUM, Home, No one lives under the lighthouse, CONCLUSE, Below, Rusted Gods and others.