Skinny

About

Skinny is a single player action game. It was developed by lol and was released on July 5, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Skinny" is a horror game where you play as a father searching for your missing daughter, Anna, in a strange town filled with supernatural occurrences. The game features a creature named Skinny that you can try to neutralize, but it will only be temporary. You must carefully manage your time and use various hiding spots and the camera to survive while uncovering the mystery of the town and finding Anna.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game has no glitches at all, providing a smooth experience.
Some players found the game to be a decent early access horror game with potential.
The concept of the game is interesting, combining elements of puzzle-solving with horror.

The game is criticized for being a basic asset flip with little originality or effort from the developer.
Controls cannot be customized, making it difficult for some players, especially those with different needs.
Many players found the game to be boring and lacking in engaging content, with simplistic puzzles and a very small map.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by a compact area that enhances the trial-and-error experience, featuring three main structures to explore. The inclusion of quick escape routes from the killer adds a strategic layer, improving the overall flow and engagement of the game.
- “There are basically 3 structures to explore, and two of them have ways to quickly escape if the killer becomes aware of you, which is a nice mechanic to have and assists the flow of the game.”
- “The gameplay area is very small, which works well for this game, keeping the scope of trial and error much smaller.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with users reporting no glitches whatsoever.
- “The game has no glitches at all!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the assets used. This has led to negative perceptions of the game's integrity and value.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls and microtransactions in a game that could have been great without them.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising the character design and overall visual quality.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story of the game is often compared to "Hello Neighbor," featuring a similar premise but set in a distinct atmosphere with a different antagonist and backstory. This resemblance suggests a familiar narrative structure while introducing unique elements to engage players.
- “Overall, it's like the game 'Hello Neighbor'—well, almost exactly like that, except with a different atmosphere, a different enemy, and a different backstory.”
- “The story feels recycled and lacks originality, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The narrative is confusing and fails to provide a compelling reason to keep playing.”