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 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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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a creepy and uneasy atmosphere with effective jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
Puzzles are well-designed, offering a challenging yet fair difficulty level, and the game encourages exploration and backtracking.
The controls are user-friendly, making it accessible for both controller and keyboard/mouse players.

The inclusion of a racial slur in the game has been criticized as unnecessary and detracting from the overall experience.
There is no map system, which can make navigation challenging and requires good memory from players.
Some players experienced technical issues such as stuttering, even on high-end hardware.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around Ramona and the children in her care, revealed through puzzle-solving and notes found throughout the game. While some players find it decent and engaging, others criticize it as unnecessary or even problematic. Overall, the narrative contributes to the game's spooky atmosphere and gameplay 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.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, lots of options, plays great, interesting story, good jump scares, spooky atmosphere.”
- “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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic that allows players to effectively avoid or ignore enemies once understood, enhancing the experience. The inclusion of Ramona's rage mechanic adds depth, offering an engaging alternative to simply hiding from threats.
- “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 the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its creepy and uneasy tone, reminiscent of previous titles like "Lost Alone Ultimate." Reviewers highlight the effective jump scares and the game's strong graphical presentation, which together create an engaging and immersive experience. The balance of challenging puzzles further enhances the overall ambiance, making it both thrilling and enjoyable.
- “Creepy, uneasy atmosphere; most jump scares really got me good, and the puzzles are probably the devs' strongest side. They are perfect in difficulty level - challenging, but not too hard.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, lots of options, plays great, interesting story, good jump scares, spooky atmosphere.”
- “And Ramona did not disappoint; it had the same feeling and atmosphere as Lost Alone Ultimate, which I appreciated.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report issues with optimization, noting instances of stuttering during gameplay despite having high-end hardware, such as a new PC with a 5080 GPU and a 240Hz 4K monitor.
- “I'm experiencing some stuttering while playing, even though my PC is new, my GPU is a 5080, and my monitor is 240Hz 4K!”
- “The game runs poorly on high-end hardware, which is frustrating given the system requirements.”
- “I constantly encounter frame drops and lag, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for being both spot on and unique, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is spot on and unique.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive and spooky atmosphere, complemented by a variety of visual options. Overall, the game's visual presentation enhances the engaging story and gameplay experience.
- “Amazing game, great graphics, lots of options, plays great, interesting story, good jump scares, spooky atmosphere.”