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RAVENOUS

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91%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, story
replayability
98% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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RAVENOUS is a single player casual action adventure game. 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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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
atmosphere5 positive mentions
  • Incredible atmosphere and graphics for a free game, showcasing impressive student talent.
  • Engaging story with effective jump scares and a well-crafted horror experience.
  • Short but enjoyable gameplay that leaves players wanting more, with potential for future expansions.
  • The game is quite short, taking only about 15-30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some audio issues were reported, including missing sound and clipping, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • The monster, while creepy, did not feel like a significant threat, limiting the tension and replayability.
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its effective use of sound design, lighting, and graphic elements, creating a deeply immersive and anxiety-inducing experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of eerie sound effects and visual aesthetics as key components that enhance the horror elements, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating, with many expressing a strong emotional response to its intensity and impact.

    • “Great atmosphere with sound effects.”
    • “Incredible atmosphere, intriguing mystery, and a terrifying monster.”
    • “The oppressive atmosphere, dim lighting, and eerie sound design pulled me in instantly.”
    • “It’s rare to see a student project with this much atmosphere, identity, and impact.”
    • “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.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its emotional depth and themes of grief, though some users noted issues with grammar in the writing. While the narrative is engaging and complemented by effective gameplay and visuals, some reviewers felt it was brief and could benefit from further expansion. Overall, it offers a mix of spooky elements and intriguing family secrets, making it a memorable experience despite its short length.

    • “Not only is it graphically beautiful but it tells a story of grief and the monsters it can make us.”
    • “The puzzles are simple but effective, and the story made me want to know more about the white family and their dark secrets.”
    • “Great short game, would like to see the story expanded on in the future.”
    • “The writing and plot itself are serviceable; for me, it will probably be akin to the type of scary story you'd hear around a campfire at night and promptly forget not many days after.”
    • “For a game made in 6 months, it felt pretty polished all around in terms of story and environmental design.”
    • “- a longer story with more areas to explore.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and ability to enhance the storytelling, particularly in conveying themes of grief and horror. Reviewers highlight the effective art style and ambiance, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience.

    • “Not only is it graphically beautiful but it tells a story of grief and the monsters it can make us.”
    • “They nailed the ambiance and art style they were going for.”
    • “The graphics are excellent and the atmosphere is gripping.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging story, complemented by appealing artwork. However, some users feel that the monster's role is more narrative than a genuine threat, which may reduce replayability.

    • “This student-produced game has a great story, and I loved the artwork. It was spooky, and the mechanics felt smooth.”
    • “The gameplay features a stronger presence from the monster, which enhances the experience and increases replayability.”
    • “- A stronger gameplay presence from the monster (right now, it’s more of a narrative element than an actual threat, which limits replayability.)”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the indie horror game significantly enhances the atmosphere, earning high praise from players for its effectiveness in creating tension. However, some technical issues, such as clipping, improper looping, and distortion, detract from the overall experience.

    • “Played as part of my indie horror game stream, chat gave its atmosphere a 9 and the sound & music an 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

    Players appreciate the potential for replayability through branching choices and multiple endings, which encourage exploration of different outcomes. However, the current limited threat level posed by the monster reduces the overall replay value, as it feels more like a narrative element than an engaging gameplay challenge.

    • “The branching choices and multiple endings provide incredible replay value.”
    • “The gameplay presence of the monster could be stronger; right now, it feels more like a narrative element than an actual threat, which limits replayability.”
    • “The game lacks branching choices or multiple endings, which significantly reduces its replay value.”
    • “The monster's presence feels more like a narrative element than an actual threat, limiting the game's replayability.”
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RAVENOUS is a casual action adventure game.

RAVENOUS is available on PC and Windows.

RAVENOUS was released on August 12, 2025.

RAVENOUS was developed by RAVENOUS TEAM.

RAVENOUS has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its replayability.

RAVENOUS is a single player game.

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