Side Alley

About Side Alley

Side Alley is a single player action game. It was developed by Nimavoha Interactive and was released on October 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The city is a labyrinth. You always knew it, you just didn't have time to try different paths. Now, you have no choice. Did your coworker put a curse on you? Find out in this bleak horror visual novel featuring point-and-click gameplay elements.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and complex narrative blending horror, comedy, existentialism, and video game deconstruction.
Distinctive art style and atmosphere, especially outside the office environment, with memorable character design and animation.
Creative gameplay elements including puzzles and narrative choices that enhance immersion and replayability.

Office levels' art and music create inconsistent vibes and can feel less engaging compared to other parts of the game.
Some achievements are missable without clear hints, discouraging full completion without replaying.
Certain puzzles and mechanics, such as labyrinth navigation and forced elevator use upon failure, can be frustrating.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The story is praised for its unique blend of psychological horror, existentialism, and surreal elements, gradually evolving from a seemingly casual start into a complex, immersive experience. It features a dark, creepy atmosphere with compact scenes and meaningful choices, creating a slow-burning narrative that defies expectations without overt handholding. Overall, reviewers found it compelling, intriguing, and emotionally impactful, with a strong connection to the protagonist's journey.
- “In the end, I do think the story and the immersion gradually recovered for me, with a nice storytelling combination of psychological horror, existentialism, arthouse, casual office humor, and supernatural events.”
- “Well, I do think the story was good overall; maybe some parts of it didn't click with me initially, mostly because the game has a very unusual feel at first, almost casual and generic in the first 20 minutes or so, but it gets a lot more complex as you make progress, and I think most of the characters were enjoyable as well.”
- “A slow burn masterpiece, it defies expectations and has a very clear but meandering story.”
- “What sticks, in my opinion, is the constant confusion that seems to connect the storyline with Dave.”
- “For the most part, the story leads you from one task to another and gives you clues as to where to go next.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful and distinctive art style, enhancing the game's creepy and immersive atmosphere. While some users feel the aesthetic elements could have received more attention, overall the artwork effectively supports the narrative and unique gameplay experience.
- “Amazing game, beautiful story and artwork.”
- “Art style and soundtrack deserve a special mention too!”
- “The art style, creepy overtone, looking for clues, slowly revealing narrative of Dave's life.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The music, particularly in the office levels, received mixed reactions; some found the soundtrack inconsistent and distracting, describing it as "white noise" or "goofy," and would have preferred ambient sounds or silence to better match the game's psychological tension. While the overall soundtrack and art had quality fluctuations, the combination of scares and humor was appreciated by players.
- “Art style and soundtrack deserve a special mention too!”
- “Aside from some consistency issues with the quality of the art and the soundtrack, I enjoyed the game; I think the characters were interesting, and I liked how the game was both scary and funny at the same time.”
- “To be fair, I understand that the office levels were there to set up psychological events and the tension, as well as having that location duality. However, the goofy dialogue music, while likely intentional, was not very consistent with the overall vibes I wanted to get; honestly, I would have preferred silence or just ambient music.”
- “I just didn't feel like the office levels had as much going for them visually, and that goofy dialogue music, while likely intentional, was not very consistent with the overall vibes I wanted. I would have preferred silence or just ambient music.”
- “I think I just didn't care for the music choices in the office, and the art in the office was usually not as good compared to whatever you did after work, which gave me a wrong impression.”
- “The goofy dialogue music during the office levels was not consistent with the overall atmosphere, detracting from the psychological tension intended in those scenes.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-balanced, blending casual office wit with subtle, spooky moments to maintain engaging pacing and lighten the psychological horror atmosphere. Players appreciate the witty, often deadpan dialogue and character reactions that inject levity without undermining the eerie tone. Overall, the humor complements the storytelling and enhances the immersive experience.
- “Set amid claustrophobic office interiors and dingy urban environments, it features an original—and fittingly janky—visual style, along with well-written dialogue infused with just enough humor to keep the pacing engaging.”
- “Tons of fun, spooky moments, fun jumpscares without busting your eardrums or being vicious, sublime use of the uncanny valley effect, good sense of humor sprinkled all throughout.”
- “In the end, I do think the story and the immersion gradually recovered for me, with a nice storytelling combination of psychological horror, existentialism, arthouse, casual office humor, and supernatural events.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay combines elements of graphic adventure and dungeon crawler genres, featuring unique mechanics like 90-degree turns and creative puzzle-solving. It offers an original and engaging experience, incorporating unconventional narrative ideas and playful perspective shifts.
- “Maybe it didn't make the best first impression, but overall I enjoyed the characters and I think it had some unusual narrative ideas; I dare say it offers a somewhat original gameplay experience.”
- “There are a few other gameplay elements, but generally I would still say it mostly plays like a graphic adventure. It almost controls like a dungeon crawler, just because you have to make 90-degree turns.”
- “The game had some creative gameplay elements, including various puzzles and events that are not traditionally within the graphic adventure genre; it plays around with your perspective.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game effectively blends traditional horror elements with everyday absurdities, creating an uncanny and familiarly unsettling atmosphere. While the initial half maintains a perfect mysterious and eerie tone, the later introduction of explicit supernatural aspects slightly diminishes this, though the overall surreal experience remains memorable.
- “This game skillfully fuses traditional horror tropes with mundane absurdities, creating an atmosphere that I found both uncanny and uncomfortably familiar.”
- “I found the first half of the game to have a perfectly mysterious and uncanny atmosphere; when the game later introduces more explicit supernatural elements and exposition, in my opinion, it loses part of that perfection but it's still a great surreal experience with many memorable moments.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game generally runs steadily but contains a few specific glitches that can slightly extend playtime. Overall, stability is acceptable but may cause minor disruptions.