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September 7th

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86%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
86% User Score Based on 649 reviews

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About September 7th

September 7th is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by EMIKA_GAMES and was released on January 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Do you believe in the existence of Christmas elves that appear on New Year's Eve and Christmas? If so, then most likely you have heard of the good elves. But imagine that there are still evil elves. They create madness and can come to you at any time if they get bored. They are watching you and testing you. Or maybe they just want to have fun. Will you play by their rules? Dima is a graduate stud…

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 649 reviews
story30 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Strong atmosphere with immersive and creepy environments, effectively using lighting, sound, and visual details to create tension.
  • Well-timed and frequent jump scares that successfully startle players and elevate the horror experience.
  • Polished graphics and sound design that enhance the psychological horror mood and make the setting feel authentic and unsettling.
  • Very short gameplay length, with most players finishing the game in around 30 to 40 minutes, leading to questions about value at full price.
  • Story and narrative are minimal, vague, or confusing, leaving many players unsatisfied and feeling it lacks depth or a proper conclusion.
  • Heavy reliance on predictable jump scares with limited gameplay mechanics and some poor English translations reducing overall immersion.

  • story

    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The story of "September 7th" is generally seen as simple, brief, and somewhat vague, often relying more on atmosphere, psychological horror, and jump scares than on a coherent or deep narrative. While some players appreciate its eerie, slow-building tension and thematic elements, many criticize it for being confusing, underdeveloped, or lacking meaningful resolution, sometimes hindered further by poor English translation. Overall, it is regarded as a short, straightforward horror experience that prioritizes scares over storytelling depth.

    • “September 7th plunges you into a psychological horror story in first-person, centered around Dima moving into a new apartment — but when a strange Christmas-elf doll arrives with unsettling effects, the house’s mood shifts into eeriness and creeping dread.”
    • “Despite its brevity—clocking in at around 40 minutes—September 7th uses its limited runtime effectively, building tension through subtle storytelling, eerie ambiance, and carefully crafted environmental details.”
    • “The story is unsettling and emotional, blending folklore, loss, and trauma into a haunting 40-minute experience that stays with you long after the credits roll.”
    • “A forgettable story with terrible gameplay makes September 7th feel like nothing more than a lazy asset flip with cheap jump scares.”
    • “If you're seeking something story driven, the game lures you into a false sense of that, leaving the ending very open-ended, which was a big negative, especially as there was an active story going on just to leave it on a cheap 'it was all a dream' aspect.”
    • “The story was rushed and boring; there wasn't something interesting happening, which is a shame because the previous games from this developer have better stories than this.”

  • atmosphere

    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 51% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie, unsettling, and immersive quality, effectively combining detailed visuals, ambient sound design, and well-timed jump scares to create sustained psychological tension. While some find the experience brief and relying heavily on jump scares, many appreciate the slow-building, creepy mood and overall presentation, making it a compelling, compact horror experience especially suited for fans of atmospheric walking simulators.

    • “A very eerie atmosphere here with great graphics and sounds, and of course jump scares to match.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly well-crafted—dark, unsettling, and full of suspense.”
    • “The game’s minimalist design allows the haunting atmosphere to take center stage, focusing player attention on the unfolding mystery rather than distracting them with unnecessary elements.”
    • “Game doesn't save your settings, short, not scary, not fun, loading screens that ruin the atmosphere.”
    • “5.5/10 short game and weird atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere didn't really grab me until the last few minutes, so I think it's a little too expensive for what you get for over 5 euros.”

  • gameplay

    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 81% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    September 7th features straightforward, exploration-focused gameplay typical of walking simulators, with simple mechanics and some puzzle elements. While the atmosphere and jumpscares are generally effective, the gameplay is brief (30-45 minutes) and considered repetitive or predictable by some, lacking depth and innovation. Overall, it offers a decent but short horror experience best suited for players seeking mood and narrative over complex mechanics.

    • “Ambient noises, visual cues, and subtle audio design help amplify the creep factor, giving a stronger sense of unease than the sum of its basic mechanical parts.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, September 7th sticks closely to the walking simulator model, emphasizing exploration and atmosphere over complex mechanics or fast-paced action.”
    • “The gameplay itself is straightforward, letting the environment and pacing carry the experience rather than complex mechanics.”
    • “A forgettable story with terrible gameplay makes September 7th feel like nothing more than a lazy asset flip with cheap jump scares.”
    • “$7 for 30 minutes of what feels like rushed, and thrown-together gameplay isn't cool.”
    • “September 7th is a 100% predictable rushed experience with a lot of recycled ideas/mechanics from other indie horror games as well as games from the same dev.”

  • graphics

    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    65% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are consistently praised for their high quality, detailed visuals, and smooth performance, especially impressive for an indie title. They effectively enhance the eerie atmosphere and immersive horror experience, though some note asset reuse from previous games. While the visuals strongly support the gameplay and scares, recurrent issues with settings resetting and reliance on jump scares are mentioned.

    • “Graphics very nice and levels nicely detailed. Good thing this game runs well in 4K cinematic graphics at 90-120fps, unlike many indie games that run poorly under 30fps with stuttering even on high-end GPUs like the 7900 XTX.”
    • “The game's graphics and atmosphere were quite beautiful, especially considering the fact this is an indie title.”
    • “The realistic graphics really immerse you into the game, which pretty much throws you into all the horror and jump scares straight off the bat.”
    • “This game has the exact problem as probably all others from this developer: all my video and graphics settings reset to default after each autosave.”
    • “The visuals are neat, but it heavily relies on typical jump scares.”
    • “Graphics settings are unfortunately reset after each loading screen as with other games, but not so much of a problem if you remember to switch them back.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and atmospheric contribution, with many highlighting its effective use of a 1970s horror vibe and tension-enhancing silence during gameplay. The soundtrack significantly enhances the overall experience, especially when played with headphones, complementing the game's jump scares and ambiance. Despite the game's short length, the music stands out as a strong and memorable element.

    • “First off, this game has great music and is well worth wearing headphones for.”
    • “There is a phenomenal soundtrack.”
    • “The absence of a constant soundtrack intensifies moments of tension and isolation, making every creak or distant sound potentially significant.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is generally light and entertaining, with moments of silliness that complement its creepy and adrenaline-pumping atmosphere. While brief, it successfully blends jump scares with fun, amusing elements that many players found enjoyable.

    • “Hilariously good.”
    • “Recorded a really funny video with it.”
    • “It was short, had nice jump scares and a bit of silly humor!”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game overall lacks strong replayability, with little incentive beyond hunting missed achievements or finding easter eggs. While some subtle references encourage careful exploration, the experience tends to become repetitive and limited in long-term appeal.

    • “The game also features a handful of Easter eggs and subtle references, rewarding players who pay close attention and fostering replayability despite its short duration.”
    • “It is replayable, but it gets more and more speed-runnery, so you spend most of the time looking for Easter eggs.”
    • “There wasn't much of a story, either, and there's no replayability unless you're hunting a few achievements you missed.”
    • “Those games even have more replay value, which is something this game lacks.”
    • “Zero replayability.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game generally runs smoothly with good graphics and detailed levels, achieving high frame rates even at 4K. However, some users report poor GPU optimization, leading to excessive hardware strain and potential overheating.

    • “Graphics were good though, all run smoothly.”
    • “Big no-no for me that it has no optimization for GPU at all, and everything tried to catch on fire while playing.”
    • “Graphics very nice and levels nicely detailed, and good thing this game runs good 4K cinematic graphics 90-120fps because many indie games run horribly bad under 30 fps and stuttering maxed out even though I play 7900XTX GPU.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is widely viewed as boring and tedious, with repetitive tasks lacking engaging story elements or voice acting. The experience is further marred by frequent loading screens, making progression feel slow and unexciting.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Some of the tasks that the game has you complete in order to progress also feel tedious and underwhelming.”
    • “Boring, tedious, no voice acting, no story, loading screen in small map.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and unsettling experience, skillfully blending themes of folklore, loss, and trauma into a haunting narrative. Its persistent emotional impact and effective scares resonate strongly, leaving a lasting impression beyond its 40-minute duration.

    • “The story is unsettling and emotional, blending folklore, loss, and trauma into a haunting 40-minute experience that stays with you long after the credits roll.”
    • “In some places, you know it's going to be scary, and even when you prepare yourself emotionally, it is still scary.”
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September 7th is a platformer game with horror theme. Common tags for September 7th include first-person, indie, linear, psychological, exploration and others.

September 7th is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing September 7th.

September 7th was released on January 6, 2023.

September 7th was developed by EMIKA_GAMES.

September 7th has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked September 7th for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

September 7th is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Summer of '58, Lurk in the Dark, Find Yourself, From The Darkness, Amenti and others.