Siberian experiment

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Siberian experiment is a single player simulation game. It was developed by GiBar and was released on April 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Abandoned on the edge of the Siberian taiga, an old military barracks holds something more sinister than just memories of the past. The cold wind whispers through the broken windows, spreading the smell of dampness and decay through the empty corridors. Here, under the cover of permafrost, secret experiments were conducted, the name of which was “Insomnia”. Their goal was to create an ideal soldie…

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game effectively creates a chilling and immersive atmosphere, capturing the eerie isolation of the frozen wilderness.
Moments of genuine tension arise from environmental storytelling and psychological horror, relying on suggestion rather than jump scares.
The concept of a Soviet-era experiment adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, providing a backdrop for exploration and discovery.

Technical limitations, such as inconsistent lighting and collision detection issues, disrupt immersion and gameplay flow.
The narrative feels fragmented and lacks cohesion, failing to build sustained momentum or deliver a satisfying conclusion.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking terrain issues, hinder the overall experience and frustrate players.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through its environment, with details like rotting furniture and scattered documents hinting at a dark past involving Soviet-era experiments. While the premise is intriguing, the narrative unfolds through fragmented notes that lack cohesion, leading to an ambiguous conclusion rather than a satisfying resolution. Overall, players appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and graphics, but find the plot's execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The environment is the game’s greatest storyteller: rotting bunk beds, flickering lamps, peeling walls, and scattered documents hint at the desperation and madness that preceded your arrival.”
- “The gameplay structure leans heavily into exploration and environmental storytelling.”
- “The story – the store page says you’re in an abandoned military barracks, where experiments were done to try and create the perfect soldier.”
- “The concept of a Soviet-era experiment to engineer emotionless soldiers is a fertile ground for psychological horror, but the story unfolds mostly through brief notes and scattered hints that feel too fragmented to build sustained momentum.”
- “Instead of a cohesive descent into madness or a layered mystery that deepens over time, the plot feels more like a series of disconnected clues.”
- “As a result, the story concludes with more ambiguity than satisfaction.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its ability to evoke a sense of unease and vulnerability, relying on suggestion and sound design rather than jump scares. Players appreciate the chilling and immersive environments, whether in haunted locations or the eerie isolation of wilderness, which effectively enhance the horror experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature, creating a tense and haunting backdrop that draws players deeper into its world.
- “This quiet introduction creates an atmosphere of unease that pulls you steadily deeper into the complex.”
- “This is a chilling and atmospheric survival horror game that really captures the eerie isolation of the frozen wilderness.”
- “The atmosphere succeeds in fostering a sense of vulnerability that relies more on suggestion than outright jump scares.”
- “Horror thrives on continuity and atmosphere, and even a brief technical hiccup can pull the player out of the experience.”
- “What makes a good horror walking simulator, first and foremost, is the atmosphere. You have to believe that you’re actually in a haunted place, whether it be a house, hospital, graveyard, or whatever. You have to be somewhat unnerved, hearing creepy sounds, seeing strange flashes of light, having the limited lighting sources randomly blow out while the tiny sliver of light you have flickers, and you’re pondering what creepy crawly nasty will come for you next or what lies behind that next corner.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a strong emphasis on exploration and environmental storytelling, requiring players to navigate dark areas and solve puzzles. While some users praise it as exceptional for a horror game, others find it challenging and somewhat ambiguous in terms of direction.
- “You're just a legend, I've never seen such a great gameplay in any horror game.”
- “The gameplay structure leans heavily into exploration and environmental storytelling.”
- “Gameplay – wander around a darkened area and hope you can figure out what to do.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for not looping properly, leading to irritation among players, and the 2D audio volume requires improvement as it feels more like a soundtrack than an immersive experience. Additionally, the intense chase music can be jarring when it plays during moments that don't match the action, such as when players are simply searching for a light.
- “The intense chase music sets the tone right from the beginning, enhancing the thrill as you search for a light.”
- “The music plays like a soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the gameplay.”
- “The music doesn't loop properly and it is really irritating - but less irritating than blinking fluorescent lamps everywhere.”
- “The 2D volume really needs work since the music plays like a soundtrack.”
- “Get the intense chase music right in the beginning when you're just trying to find a light.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, including game-breaking terrain problems. Players often find themselves relying on external resources, such as YouTube videos, due to the game's excessive darkness and technical shortcomings.
- “Numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking terrain issues.”
- “Frustrating to play with the numerous bugs and glitches.”
- “The typical walking simulator fare; you move around, pick up items and notes, and try to solve puzzles… while watching a YouTube video because the game is far too dark and far too buggy to actually solve them by yourself.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their realism, contributing to an immersive horror experience. Players appreciate the combination of a compelling plot and visually striking graphics, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Very cool plot and graphics.”
- “Siberian Experiment is a very good horror game with realistic graphics.”
- “I liked this game for its good story and realistic graphics.”