Rabbit Hole

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Rabbit Hole is a single player survival hack and slash game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Nikita Ustinov and was released on September 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An ancient evil has descended upon the rural town of Rabbit Hole. Now Shaun Turner not only has to untangle a twisted web of supernatural events and mysteries to save his family but also escape from the hellish remains of his hometown.

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Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Atmosphere and exploration capture classic survival horror vibes reminiscent of Silent Hill and Resident Evil.
Engaging puzzles that require observation and logical thinking, with a well-balanced difficulty curve.
Impressive achievement for an indie game developed by only two people, offering a cohesive, immersive experience with satisfying stealth and combat elements.

Poor voice acting and writing detract from narrative immersion, often coming across as cheesy or overacted.
Combat mechanics and controls are janky with clunky aiming, inconsistent hitboxes, lack of melee combat, and frustrating enemy AI, particularly in boss fights and forced chase sequences.
Lack of manual save options, awkward UI design, intermittent bugs, and unclear objectives cause player frustration and can hinder game progression.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Rabbit Hole" offers an engaging, atmospheric narrative inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil, featuring personal struggle, cult elements, and clever puzzles that enhance immersion. While praised for its mood, environmental storytelling, and quirky dialogue, some players found the pacing slow, voice acting inconsistent, and the plot occasionally bizarre but effective. Overall, it provides a memorable experience for fans of tension-filled, exploration-driven horror rather than fast-paced action.
- “Dialogue, environmental storytelling, and interactive encounters all contribute to a sense of immersion, making the player feel invested in Shaun’s journey and the fate of those around him.”
- “The story is good and kind of funny; it takes its cues from Silent Hill with a deranged religious cult and some sort of monster they worship, but is also quirky and weird with its dialogue and small cast of characters. It feels like what if Silent Hill’s story was made by the people that created Deadly Premonitions, giving a good idea about the story and dialogue.”
- “Its combination of engaging narrative, atmospheric world-building, challenging combat, and interactive exploration makes it a rewarding experience for players who enjoy tension-filled storytelling and strategic gameplay.”
- “When I first started playing the game, I liked the atmosphere and was curious about the storyline, but the game overall was extremely boring and failed to hook me in any way.”
- “I guess this also contributed to me not giving a damn about the lore of the Rabbit Hole town and the game's storyline in general.”
- “The game needs more ammo and it has really bad mechanics for combat; other than that, the game is fine but I couldn't finish it just because the story isn't catchy enough to make me want to do all the boring tasks.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in Rabbit Hole blends third-person shooter mechanics with exploration and puzzle-solving, offering a mix of atmospheric horror reminiscent of Resident Evil and Silent Hill. While the puzzles and stealth elements are engaging and the narrative adds depth, combat mechanics—such as gunplay and dodge controls—are often criticized for being clunky or floaty. Overall, the gameplay provides a rewarding experience for fans of strategic, tension-filled horror but is occasionally hampered by technical shortcomings and pacing issues.
- “Gameplay in Rabbit Hole focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving, encouraging observation, interpretation, and logical thinking.”
- “The game avoids excessive tutorials, letting players uncover mechanics on their own, which strengthens immersion and the sense of discovery.”
- “Gameplay is built around third-person shooter mechanics with a strong emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving.”
- “The game needs more ammo and it has really bad mechanics for combat; other than that the game is fine but I couldn't finish it just because the story isn't catchy enough to make me want to do all the boring tasks.”
- “Just bad in general... janky gun mechanic, no guide on game progress, weird sound out of nowhere.”
- “The rabbit hole is a very low-budget third-person horror game with extremely outdated graphics and gameplay.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Rabbit Hole is widely praised for its immersive, mysterious, and tension-filled qualities, enhanced by a strong art style and detailed environments. While some find it spooky and compelling with a Silent Hill-like vibe, a few note it can feel bland or fail to fully engage. Overall, the atmospheric world-building and mood significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “Rabbit Hole is an intriguing experience that blends mystery, narrative, and puzzle-solving within a dense and immersive atmosphere.”
- “Visually, Rabbit Hole features a strong and atmospheric art style, with carefully crafted environments that enhance the game’s mysterious tone.”
- “Rabbit Hole is an immersive, atmospheric, and thoughtfully crafted game.”
- “The atmosphere was okay, kind of spooky but not too spooky.”
- “The visuals aren't outstanding and at times are a little bland, but there are some fun little details to be found as you explore the town that add to the spooks and atmosphere.”
- “- The atmosphere and exploration of the town and its interior buildings.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a strong, atmospheric art style with detailed environments that enhance its mysterious and spooky tone, praised for its captivating visuals and design. However, some find the graphics outdated, basic, and technically limited, reflecting its low-budget indie nature with minimal graphical options. Overall, while not outstanding, the visuals effectively support the game's mood and charm.
- “Visually, Rabbit Hole features a strong and atmospheric art style, with carefully crafted environments that enhance the game’s mysterious tone.”
- “The game’s dark, gritty aesthetic is enhanced by detailed character models, fluid animations, and carefully crafted environmental design.”
- “The graphics are good for an indie game with a nice use of colors, designs, and an overall appealing look; also, the fog adds a nice and spooky atmosphere.”
- “The Rabbit Hole is a very low-budget third-person horror game with extremely outdated graphics and gameplay.”
- “There are no graphic options except to change the resolution, and the graphics make the game look like it's from the early 2000s.”
- “There are almost no hints upon playing the game, the interface is for sure not user friendly, and the graphics feel outdated.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, with quirky, weird dialogue and over-the-top, sometimes hilariously bad voice acting. Characters, such as the dad and the old woman, add a funny and quirky element, while the tone balances creepy horror with moments of dark and odd humor. Overall, the humor enhances the game's charm, making it entertaining despite some voice acting shortcomings.
- “The story is good and kind of funny; it takes its cues from Silent Hill with a deranged religious cult and some sort of monster they worship, but also quirky and weird with its dialogue and its small cast of characters. It feels like what if Silent Hill’s story was made by the people who made Deadly Premonition, giving you a good idea about the story and dialogue.”
- “The characters are good. I like the dad; he was kind of cool but also funny as he's just trying to find his daughter while dealing with zombies and some of the other townsfolk.”
- “Some of the voice acting is hilarious, including the voice of a child obviously sounding like an adult and other acting shortcomings. It's so bad and over the top that it's hilarious, and I suspect intentionally so as there is no way any of these lines could be delivered seriously.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game generally enhances the atmosphere and supports the narrative with a subtle, haunting soundtrack that builds suspense. However, some players find the background music repetitive, loud, and occasionally annoying due to frequent fading effects, and note issues with volume control. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to immersion, it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The soundtrack is subtle and well-placed, supporting the narrative without overpowering it.”
- “Coupled with the haunting soundtrack and ambient audio cues, the sound design elevates the sense of dread and suspense, keeping players on edge throughout their exploration.”
- “This game has good atmosphere and good music along with a nice little world to explore which can be rewarding.”
- “This game has some problems like the music being too loud and you can't turn it down in the menu. The voice acting is bad, but for a price under $5, I think it's a good deal.”
- “Background music and sound effects are simple and generic, at times rather annoying (the music constantly fades in and out as enemies hear or see you).”
- “Maybe the music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is generally tedious and frustrating, particularly due to excessive backtracking in certain sections like the hospital. This repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall experience, making the grinding feel more like a chore than engaging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Terrible and tedious section that brings the game down.”
- “Generally the puzzles are simple and require very little thought but occasionally there is a frustrating amount of backtracking that is a little tedious, particularly in the hospital section.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a compelling emotional experience through its richly layered narrative, seamlessly blending elements of horror, detective work, and human drama.
- “The narrative is richly layered, blending horror, detective work, and human drama to create a compelling emotional experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally solid, but some users experience occasional stuttering and performance drops that, while noticeable, do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s stability is compromised by occasional bugs and janky combat mechanics, leading to a less smooth gameplay experience.
- “The combat is really janky and sometimes a bit buggy.”