Sinister Entity

About

"Sinister Entity" is a survival horror game that traps players in a nightmarish world filled with otherworldly creatures. As the player, you must navigate through dark environments and solve puzzles to progress while avoiding terrifying entities. The game features permadeath, adding a high-stakes element to each playthrough. Your goal is to uncover the mystery behind the sinister entity and find a way to escape its clutches.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is an impressive solo development with a good atmosphere, graphics, and engaging puzzles.
It offers a fun experience with jump scares and a charming, cheesy vibe reminiscent of 90's slasher movies.
The game supports the Arabic language and has a relatable story, making it a unique addition to the indie horror genre.

The game is relatively short, taking about an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
There are issues with the saving system being tedious and basic, and the lack of an in-game map can be frustrating.
Some technical problems, such as occasional frame drops and bugs, detract from the overall experience.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a compelling plot centered around a character named Salma dealing with the trauma of her mother's death. Players appreciate the combination of an interesting narrative, enjoyable puzzles, and a fitting atmosphere, although some note that the story follows typical horror genre tropes. Overall, it is described as a fun and engaging experience within the indie horror space.
- “Interesting story with good puzzles, and the atmosphere of the game is just right.”
- “Very fun indie horror game with a cool story, puzzles, and scares!”
- “The story is fine for me, typical for the horror genre, revolving around a girl named Salma who is dealing with the trauma of her mother's death. She begins to hear something in the house, and the game starts with you taking control of the character to uncover that some kind of devil is haunting the house.”
- “The story is fine for me, typical for the horror genre. It revolves around a girl named Salma who is dealing with the trauma of her mother's death. She begins to hear something in the house, and then the game starts with you taking control of the character to see that some kind of devil is haunting the house.”
- “The story is fine for me, typical for the horror genre. It revolves around a girl named Salma who is dealing with the trauma of her mother's death. She begins to hear something in the house, and then the game starts with you taking control of the character to see that some kind of devil is haunting the house.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its effective horror elements, beautiful graphics, and immersive sound effects. The combination of a compelling story and well-designed puzzles enhances the overall experience, creating a suitably spooky environment that captivates players.
- “The developer did a good job on the atmosphere and the graphics.”
- “Interesting story with good puzzles, and the atmosphere of the game is just right.”
- “I like the sound effects and the atmosphere of the game; it's horror and spooky.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's graphics for their impressive atmosphere and high-quality reflections, highlighting the developer's effective work in creating a visually appealing experience.
- “The developer did a good job on the atmosphere and the graphics.”
- “While the sound and graphics are good, I noticed that the reflections are very impressive.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The gameplay of "sinisterentity" features survival and puzzle-solving mechanics, but some users have noted a desire for smoother overall execution.
- “Sinisterentity is a short horror game that relies on survival and puzzle-solving mechanics.”
- “The gameplay in 'sinisterentity' feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The puzzle-solving mechanics are frustratingly obscure, leading to moments of confusion rather than challenge.”
- “Survival elements are poorly balanced, often leaving players feeling underpowered and overwhelmed.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to a basic and cumbersome saving system, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The saving system is tedious and basic.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted a lack of options to adjust the music volume, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only thing I noticed is missing is the ability to lower the music.”