Sanity Loops

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Sanity Loops is a single player action game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by 375games and was released on September 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Sanity Loops is a first-person exploration game where you play as a student seeking a job, only to encounter strange and unsettling events that blur reality. The game features an interactive dialogue system with impactful choices, realistic environments, and a unique in-game desktop to navigate your journey. Its atmospheric design and VHS aesthetic deepen the immersive, surreal experience.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting story with a surprising twist that keeps players engaged.
The retro aesthetic and creepy atmosphere contribute to a unique horror experience.
Many players found the game enjoyable and well-optimized, with a solid performance overall.

The English translation is poor, leading to awkward phrasing and confusion in dialogue.
Gameplay mechanics are simplistic and repetitive, causing the experience to feel stale quickly.
The pacing and logic of the story can be uneven, leaving players feeling disconnected at times.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a mix of engaging elements, including a personal quest and a sense of mystery, but suffers from predictable plot twists and cartoonish villains. While the narrative has strong moments and an impactful ending, issues with pacing and translation detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many players appreciate the intriguing premise and emotional depth of the main character's journey.
- “The story starts off with something that seems simple and harmless — just a small job meant to help the main character buy a gift.”
- “On top of that, we also learn bits and pieces about the main character’s relationship with their girlfriend, which gives the story a more personal side and makes the mystery feel even heavier.”
- “The plot manages to build a sense of mystery and unease, slowly revealing bits and pieces of information that make you want to keep going just to find out what’s really happening.”
- “The twist of the plot is quite easy to guess, the villains in the story are cartoonish and quite unrealistic, and the gameplay mechanic of running the kiosk loses its shine after a day.”
- “Because of that, the pacing and logic of the story sometimes feel a little uneven.”
- “Dialogue unfolds entirely through on-screen text, and while you’re often presented with three different responses to choose from, these choices ultimately have no real impact because the story moves along the same predetermined path regardless.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's graphics are praised for their retro aesthetic, featuring low-poly models and rough textures that evoke the early days of 3D graphics, reminiscent of the PlayStation 2 era. This deliberate choice creates a nostalgic and vibey presentation that resonates with fans of classic gaming visuals.
- “Also, amazing job on the graphics! Super vibey.”
- “The game’s presentation leans heavily on a deliberately retro aesthetic.”
- “The game's presentation leans heavily on a deliberately retro aesthetic.”
- “The visuals are composed of low-poly models and rough textures, reminiscent of the earliest days of 3D graphics when video cards were just becoming mainstream.”
- “I'm a sucker for the PS2-like graphic aesthetic.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while it aims for a retro and unsettling vibe, it often falls short due to tedious pacing and unintentional humor that detracts from the intended tension. The absence of voiceovers contributes to the retro feel, but overall, the atmosphere struggles to maintain consistency.
- “As shifts progress, the atmosphere grows increasingly unsettling.”
- “Instead of building atmosphere, it often made those parts feel tedious.”
- “Because of these errors, some lines came off as unintentionally funny, which took away from the tension and atmosphere the game was trying to build.”
- “Adding to this retro atmosphere, there are no voiceovers at all.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward structure that can become repetitive, particularly the kiosk management mechanic, which loses its appeal after a short period. Additionally, the predictability of the plot twists and the cartoonish nature of the villains detract from the overall experience.
- “The twist of the plot is quite easy to guess, the villains in the story are cartoonish and unrealistic, and the gameplay mechanic of running the kiosk loses its shine after a day.”
- “When it comes to gameplay, the structure is simple.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for its buggy AI, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The AI is incredibly buggy and frustrating to deal with.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that grinding detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game, often making certain sections feel tedious rather than engaging.
- “Instead of building atmosphere, it often made those parts feel tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the emotional narrative of a man's struggle to find work for a meaningful gift is compelling, it could benefit from deeper character development to enhance its emotional impact. The heartfelt motivation behind his quest adds a layer of significance to the story, making it resonate with players.
- “The story places you in the role of a man desperately searching for work, not out of ambition, but from a heartfelt desire to save enough money to buy a gift for Stacy, someone clearly very important to him.”
- “A bit more development here would make the emotional impact much stronger.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely unintentional, stemming from errors that detract from the intended tension and atmosphere, leading to moments that are more amusing than impactful.