RAVENOUS

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RAVENOUS is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by RAVENOUS TEAM and was released on August 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

RAVENOUS is a first-person narrative psychological horror game, where you play as Louis, a child trapped in the depths of a basement designed by a monster who seems to know everything about you. You are alone. Trapped. And your little sister is waiting for you somewhere in the darkness. Discover the cursed history of the White family through oppressive environments and solve puzzles to survive. …

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story7 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Impressive atmosphere and sound design which effectively creates a gripping horror experience.
Well-crafted graphics and art style that elevate the visual appeal, especially notable for a student project.
Engaging gameplay with simple but effective puzzles and good pacing in a short playtime.

The game is very short, leaving many players wanting more content and extended story.
Some narrative elements are confusing, and the story could benefit from clearer or expanded lore.
A few bugs and audio issues were reported, and the monster's threat level and jump scares could be improved.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The story is generally engaging and well-paced, with a compelling theme of grief and spooky elements, though some players found it confusing or forgettable. Writing quality varies, with occasional grammar issues, but overall it effectively supports the game's atmosphere and puzzles. Many express interest in a longer, more developed narrative in future installments.
- “Not only is it graphically beautiful but it tells a story of grief and the monsters it can make us.”
- “This student produced game was a great story, I loved the artwork, it was spooky and the mechanics felt smooth.”
- “The puzzles are simple but effective, and the story made me want to know more about the white family and their dark secrets.”
- “The writing and plot itself are serviceable; for me, it felt like a scary story you'd hear around a campfire and promptly forget not many days after.”
- “The writing and plot itself are serviceable; for me, it felt like a scary story you'd hear around a campfire and promptly forget not many days after.”
- “- A longer story with more areas to explore.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game excels in creating a gripping and anxiety-inducing horror atmosphere primarily through effective sound design, eerie music, and dim lighting. Despite its short length, it delivers memorable jump scares and a compelling, immersive environment that strongly engages players. Many reviewers highlight its impressive audio-driven tension and overall oppressive, creepy vibe.
- “It had a nice creepy atmosphere to it, and honestly if this were a demo for a game, I'd have absolutely bought the full thing when it came out.”
- “Incredible atmosphere, intriguing mystery, and a terrifying monster.”
- “The oppressive atmosphere, dim lighting, and eerie sound design pulled me in instantly.”
- “Gonna have to hard pass since 99% of the atmosphere in a horror game is audio based.”
- “It is a short game, but has great jump-scares and an anxiety inducing atmosphere.”
- “The sound and atmosphere was the highlight for me, although I admit that half of the times I ended up scaring myself was forgetting that clicking on doors made a loud knocking noise back at me.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are consistently praised for their beauty, effective art style, and strong contribution to the game's spooky, horror atmosphere. They enhance the storytelling and ambiance, creating an immersive and gripping experience.
- “Not only is it graphically beautiful but it tells a story of grief and the monsters it can make us.”
- “This student produced game was a great story, I loved the artwork, it was spooky and the mechanics felt smooth.”
- “The graphics are excellent and the atmosphere is gripping.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is generally engaging and smooth, with players finding it captivating despite some narrative confusion. While the mechanics work well, the monster's limited threat level reduces replayability. Overall, gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from a stronger challenge element.
- “But again, that's a nitpick since regardless I was riveted to the gameplay and I'm sure the intent was to be cryptic here and try to piece things together.”
- “This student produced game was a great story, I loved the artwork, it was spooky and the mechanics felt smooth.”
- “Graphics was nice, story is confusing, but gameplay generally is okay.”
- “Graphics were nice, but the story was confusing and the gameplay was just okay.”
- “There should be a stronger gameplay presence from the monster; right now, it's more of a narrative element than an actual threat, which limits replayability.”
- “But again, that's a nitpick since regardless I was riveted to the gameplay, and I'm sure the intent was to be cryptic here and try to piece things together.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music effectively enhances the game's horror atmosphere, earning high praise from players. However, some technical issues were noted, including occasional sound clipping, improper music looping, and overly loud, distorted sounds near the end.
- “Played as part of my indie horror game stream, chat gave its atmosphere a 9 and the sound & music 8.”
- “Really creates a great horror atmosphere with the right music and graphic design.”
- “Although the sound at times clips, the music doesn't loop properly at the end, and the table sound near the end is too loud and distorted.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is enhanced by branching choices and multiple endings, offering diverse playthroughs, but is limited by the monster functioning more as a narrative element than an active gameplay threat.
- “Branching choices or multiple endings increase replay value.”
- “A stronger gameplay presence from the monster. Right now, it’s more of a narrative element than an actual threat, which limits replayability.”
- “Branching choices or multiple endings would add more replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, frequently running uncontrollably and causing frustration among users.