Ramona

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Ramona is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Daniele Doesn't Matter and was released on October 31, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ramona is a first-person psychological horror set in the 1970s. Use a camera to reveal the invisible, follow Ramona’s rules, and explore rooms filled with puzzles and disturbing memories in a house haunted by secrets and remorse.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Creepy and uneasy atmosphere with effective use of dark environments and surrealist visuals to create discomfort.
Difficult but manageable puzzles that challenge players without being overly frustrating; puzzles unlock story elements and promote exploration.
Ramona's Rage mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay by requiring players to manage cursed objects and actively defend themselves with the camera.

Audio design is uneven and poorly balanced, with loud and unclear sounds that are hard to locate spatially, reducing immersion and causing annoyance.
Excessive reliance on cheap jump scares and loud noises rather than building sustained tension; Ramona's character and AI behavior are predictable and unimpressive.
Presence of a racial slur in game notes that was unnecessary and found offensive by some players, negatively impacting the game's narrative perception.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story unfolds through the main character’s narration and environmental clues in a 1970s house, revealing Ramona’s past and her care for children. While some find the story and characters unremarkable or even problematic, others appreciate the atmosphere and narrative style as part of the overall engaging experience.
- “You walk around the house solving puzzles, unlocking rooms while unfolding the story about Ramona and the children under her care.”
- “Decent story (not as good as some of his other games) that unfolds by solving puzzles and reading notes left along the way.”
- “The story was okay, but the characters were not interesting enough.”
- “I personally do not think it added to the story whatsoever, and still think it's 100% not needed to get the point across and found it racist/tacky.”
- “Some of the story is narrated by the main character, and some is told through the environment, like finding drawings and notes from children, revealing more about Ramona’s past.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The gameplay is generally considered too limited and easy, with only a few puzzles providing enjoyment. However, the Ramona's rage mechanic offers a more engaging alternative to simply avoiding enemies.
- “I enjoyed the Ramona's Rage mechanic, as opposed to just running away from a creature and hiding under a table until it goes away.”
- “The enemy is easy to avoid or ignore once you understand how the mechanic works.”
- “The gameplay was too limited and easy, and only a couple of the puzzles were fun.”
- “The enemy is easy to avoid or ignore once you understand the mechanic.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently described as creepy, haunting, and spooky, effectively creating a sense of unease and tension. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke a similar eerie feeling as comparable titles, enhanced by well-executed jump scares and immersive puzzles. Overall, the atmospheric design significantly contributes to the game's engaging and chilling experience.
- “The atmosphere is creepy and haunting.”
- “It had the same feeling and atmosphere as Lost Alone Ultimate, which I appreciated.”
- “Creepy, uneasy atmosphere with well-placed jump scares and perfectly balanced challenging puzzles.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature impressive AI-generated visuals, especially in the paintings, with solid environmental design. However, some monster animations appear somewhat silly, slightly detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics contribute well to the spooky atmosphere and enhance gameplay.
- “The environmental visuals were fine, but the monsters and their animations looked kinda silly.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, lots of options, plays great, interesting story, good jump scares, spooky atmosphere.”
- “It's obvious that AI has a huge role in some of the visuals of this game, especially the paintings.”
- “The environmental visuals were fine but the monsters and their animations looked kinda silly.”
- “The audio was mostly annoying.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious and repetitive, requiring players to memorize long sequences and perform time-consuming tasks that can disrupt the pacing.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows performance issues such as stuttering even on high-end, modern PCs with powerful GPUs and high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, indicating suboptimal optimization.
- “I'm experiencing some stuttering while playing, even though my PC is new, my GPU is a 5080, and my monitor is 240Hz 4K!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for being distinctive and perfectly fitting the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is spot on and unique.”