Setteeh

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Setteeh is a single player survival simulation game with horror, thriller and historical themes. It was developed by MonsterAttack and was released on August 2, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

The game is made from a collection of stories from Yakutia about encounters with supernatural phenomena: ghosts, spirits. The terrible stories of Yakutia have their own flavor and connection with the folklore of the peoples of Yakutia. In the first part of the game, you will find yourself within the walls of a school, where you will not only be tasked with fulfilling your duties but also unrave…

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Setteeh delivers a strong, atmosphere-driven psychological horror experience rooted in Yakut folklore with authentic cultural elements.
The game's sound design is highly effective, using layered audio cues and native voice acting to enhance immersion and tension.
The visuals and environments are realistic and support the eerie mood, with careful lighting and believable, detailed settings.

The game suffers from confusing puzzles and poorly explained objectives, sometimes requiring external help to proceed.
Technical issues and bugs, especially in forest navigation and event triggers, frequently disrupt the experience and immersion.
The long and slow-paced forest section, combined with a punitive save system, leads to frustrating backtracking and unclear progression.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Setteeh is consistently praised for its eerie, culturally rich, and psychologically driven horror tone, enhanced by effective sound design and unsettling environments like a red sky forest and haunted school. The game’s restrained storytelling and language use deepen the immersive tension, creating fear through atmosphere and helplessness rather than intense gameplay. Minor critiques focus on aspects like the auto-save system, but overall, the strong sense of identity and atmospheric depth stand out.
- “Setteeh is a a compact, atmosphere-driven horror experience developed and published by monsterattack that distinguishes itself through cultural specificity and restrained storytelling rather than spectacle.”
- “Even players unfamiliar with the language can feel the weight and intent behind spoken lines, which contributes to the unsettling atmosphere rather than distracting from it.”
- “Lots of tension that kept building and great atmosphere (the sound design is amazing).”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Setteeh offers a culturally rich, atmospheric horror experience with indirect, subtle storytelling that appeals to fans of psychological tension and folklore. While its careful design and tone are praised, some players feel the narrative lacks clarity and could benefit from stronger storytelling development. Overall, the story is effective for those who appreciate restraint but may feel underdeveloped for others.
- “Setteeh is a compact, atmosphere-driven horror experience developed and published by monsterattack that distinguishes itself through cultural specificity and restrained storytelling rather than spectacle.”
- “Storytelling is largely indirect, conveyed through exploration, dialogue fragments, and visual symbolism rather than explicit exposition.”
- “For players who appreciate slow-burn psychological tension, folklore-inspired storytelling, and immersive soundscapes, Setteeh delivers a memorable journey that proves effective horror does not require grand scale—only careful design, confidence in tone, and respect for the stories it draws from.”
- “I feel like the developers have a grasp on how to create a game, but the storytelling needs a lot of work.”
- “I will give this game a thumbs up, but I do hope that the 'monsterattack' team gets better at the story aspect of games.”
- “It's not clear whether they'll add more 'stories' to this base game or release a new game for each story.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features intentionally simple mechanics centered on exploration, light puzzle-solving, and observation, enhancing the psychological horror atmosphere by emphasizing helplessness over challenge. While the experience is engaging and visually impressive, its short length and simplicity may leave players wanting more depth and complexity.
- “Just completed the game with 5.4 hours, a very cool horror experience with very realistic graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are intentionally simple, focusing on exploration, light puzzle-solving, and observation.”
- “This design choice aligns well with the psychological horror tone, ensuring that fear arises from helplessness and atmosphere rather than mechanical challenge.”
- “The game’s short length may also leave those seeking a longer or more mechanically complex horror experience wanting more.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics effectively support the game's atmosphere and narrative, with a focus on immersion and authentic Soviet architecture rather than cutting-edge realism. While generally praised for enhancing the horror experience, some find the photo-realistic elements inconsistent. Overall, the visuals are solid and contribute positively to the gameplay.
- “While not aiming for cutting-edge graphical fidelity, the presentation serves the narrative well, supporting immersion and reinforcing the feeling of unease throughout the experience.”
- “Just completed the game with 5.4 hours, a very cool horror experience with very realistic graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “The graphics are nice, and the authentic Soviet architecture of the school is neat to explore.”
- “The "photo realistic graphics" are a mixed bag.”