Room 404

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Room 404 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Multimedium and was released on November 26, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling narrative with meaningful characters and a beautifully tied-together story.
Its atmospheric design and subtle horror elements create a tense and immersive experience.
The soundtrack is surprisingly free, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The anomaly-spotting mechanic can be frustrating due to subtle changes that are hard to remember.
Some players may find the game's ambiguity and lack of clear feedback frustrating.
Navigating the environment can be inconvenient, particularly with the floor number placement causing confusion.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's storytelling is a standout feature, leaving a lasting impression on players, particularly through the intriguing narrative of the girl and the crow in room 404. While the story can be brief and somewhat unclear, it effectively employs subtle terror and environmental storytelling, enhancing its appeal within the minimalist first-person horror genre.
- “What really sets this game apart is its storytelling.”
- “But here I am, two days after finishing it, and I’m still thinking about the story—especially the girl and the crow in room 404.”
- “After reading the anomalous short story in the settings, you can then trigger another anomaly with a trash can in the dark floors.”
- “Though brief and occasionally opaque, its commitment to subtle terror and environmental storytelling makes it a worthy addition to the growing catalog of minimalist first-person horror titles.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their stunning visuals, which, combined with an impressive soundtrack, elevate the overall gaming experience to something exceptional.
- “The gorgeous visuals and the incredible soundtrack come together to create something truly special.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “Every scene is a masterpiece, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and beautifully designed characters.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its incredible soundtrack, which complements the stunning visuals and enhances the overall experience. Players are pleasantly surprised to discover that the soundtrack is available for free, adding to its appeal.
- “Add in the gorgeous visuals and the incredible soundtrack, and it becomes something truly special.”
- “I even told my viewers on stream that I was going to buy the soundtrack—only to find out it’s free?!”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a more immersive soundtrack, but it feels generic and uninspired.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Room 404 delivers a compact yet immersive horror atmosphere, characterized by tension and the eerie repetition of a haunted space. Its detailed visual design enhances the unsettling experience, making it particularly appealing to fans of atmospheric horror and experimental gameplay.
- “Room 404 is a compact but atmospheric horror experience that leans heavily into tension, perception, and the uncanny repetition of a single, haunted space.”
- “The game’s atmosphere owes much of its impact to its detailed visual design.”
- “Players who enjoy atmospheric horror, experimental design, and tense, detail-oriented gameplay will find its looping corridor a fascinating and unnerving place to inhabit.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability elements, but the overall experience is primarily linear and focused, limiting the extent to which players may want to replay it.
- “While this adds a touch of replayability, the core experience remains linear and focused.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features a clever anomaly-spotting mechanic that can become frustrating due to subtle changes and challenging environmental memory across loops. However, players who appreciate atmospheric horror and detail-oriented gameplay will find the looping corridor both fascinating and unnerving.
- “The anomaly-spotting mechanic, while clever, sometimes crosses the line into frustration when changes are too subtle or when the environment’s baseline state becomes difficult to remember across multiple loops.”
- “Players who enjoy atmospheric horror, experimental design, and tense, detail-oriented gameplay will find its looping corridor a fascinating and unnerving place to inhabit.”