SEVERANCE

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SEVERANCE is a multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Sykes Games and was released on October 31, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

SeveranceSeverance is a 1–5 player co-op paranormal investigation game… with a twist. Use tools and equipment to identify the correct ghost type while a dangerous, violent entity hunts you down. The twist? YOU can become the ghost. Choose how you play: Face a smart Ghost AI designed to stalk, scare, and hunt investigators. Or enter an asymmetrical mode, where one player takes full control o…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 332 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

Unique gameplay allowing players to become the ghost, providing a fresh and enjoyable twist to the ghost hunting genre.
Fun and engaging multiplayer experience with friends, featuring entertaining jump scares and tense moments.
Active and responsive single developer who frequently updates the game, listens to community feedback, and continuously improves the game.

Currently in early access with numerous bugs, unstable multiplayer functionality, and occasional technical issues like voice chat and controls problems.
Lack of tutorial and unclear game mechanics causing confusion for new players, along with a rough and confusing user interface.
Game balance issues including slow sanity drain, overpowered or underpowered ghost abilities, and evidence gathering mechanisms that can make gameplay repetitive or unbalanced.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The gameplay is praised for its unique asymmetrical mechanics, especially the "be the ghost" feature, offering creative and engaging multiplayer experiences reminiscent of Phasmophobia. However, it currently suffers from bugs, unclear or incomplete mechanics, and UI issues that hinder flow and comprehension, with many reviewers noting it needs further polish and balancing. The developer’s active involvement and frequent updates inspire optimism for the game's potential despite its rough early state.
- “The different passives for each ghost and their abilities create gameplay differences that encourage creativity for the players, which I love so much.”
- “Although the game itself is kind of buggy and the reviews are mixed at the time of writing this, the gameplay itself is actually quite fun and a great spin on the normal formula of ghost hunting games.”
- “What truly sets Severance apart is the asymmetrical gameplay.”
- “The UI was bad, and the game mechanics were not there.”
- “Gameplay could be explained more, settings don't tweak graphics, control bindings aren't mentioned, no jump button.”
- “And gameplay is severely lacking.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is notably buggy and unstable in its early access/alpha state, with frequent crashes, interface freezes, and gameplay glitches reported by many users. However, the developer is actively addressing these issues and showing responsiveness to community feedback, indicating potential for improvement as updates continue. Stability remains a significant concern currently, but ongoing fixes suggest progress toward a more polished experience.
- “Starting with the menu, where the interface often freezes with no way to fix it without restarting the entire game.”
- “Got it as a gift and pretty much told them to refund it right away, buggy, no proper tutorial, can't be singleplayer, crashed right away and multiple times within 10 minutes of playing – just not worth the pain right now.”
- “But right now it’s a rough, confusing, and buggy mess.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor shines through its hilarious multiplayer interactions, especially when scaring friends, creating a fun and entertaining experience. While not overly scary, its unique jumpscares and ghost mechanics add to the comedic enjoyment, making it a standout for those looking for lighthearted horror fun.
- “I scare myself more when trying to scare my friends and it’s absolutely hilarious and we have a blast!”
- “That one person can absolutely scare the other players - hilarious gameplay.”
- “It’s hilarious, scary, and full of unique jumpscares you won’t find in other games.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The graphics are consistently praised as fantastic, detailed, and fitting well within the game's style, with notable elements like the doll and painting enhancing the experience. Despite being made in Unity and still in beta, the visual quality and ghost AI are impressive, contributing significantly to player enjoyment.
- “The graphics are fantastic.”
- “The graphics are good, the detail inside of the map is great!”
- “The graphics are great, and the developer is super kind, helpful, and really listens to the players’ feedback.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows strong potential for high replayability, especially due to its unique mechanic allowing players to become the ghost, which adds tension and variety. However, with additional polish, more playable characters, and expanded ghost interactions, its replay value could be significantly enhanced.
- “With more development, polish, and a few quality-of-life improvements, I truly believe this could become an amazing and highly replayable game.”
- “The ability for a player to become the ghost rather than only investigate one is so creative and in my opinion adds both tension and even replayability in a space that can easily feel familiar.”
- “I personally would recommend more playable characters for both investigator and ghost along with more things for the ghost to interact with.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Severance delivers a chilling and immersive atmosphere that effectively combines tension and eerie ambient sounds, enhancing the horror experience. The game's atmospheric design brings its spaces to life, contributing significantly to the overall fun and engagement.
- “Severance is a chilling new ghost-themed horror game that perfectly blends tension, atmosphere, and teamwork.”
- “The game has a lot of potential — it’s really fun and has a great atmosphere!”
- “Soft atmospheric sounds, distant echoes, and faint ambient cues help the spaces feel more alive and heighten immersion.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the emotional aspect engaging, especially enjoying the sense of control and thrill while playing as the ghost, though some also felt the experience was somewhat derivative.
- “When I played as the ghost, it made me feel that I could control what happens—the jumpscares, everything. I love that.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a one-time purchase under $8 with no microtransactions, allowing for a fully free-to-play experience thereafter.
- “The game as of right now has no microtransactions which means it's entirely free to play after the (less than) $8.00 USD you spend to play.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect appears to have issues, particularly with sound performance, which negatively impacts users with hearing impairments. Improvements in audio optimization are needed to enhance accessibility.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character development but hope for a greater variety of character designs for both investigators and ghosts, as well as additional mechanics for ghosts to build energy and enhance haunting.