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Slender Threads

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
91% User Score Based on 310 reviews

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Slender Threads is a single player puzzle game with horror, fantasy, mystery, dark fantasy and others themes. It was developed by Blyts and was released on February 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

A paranormal point-and-click where a traveling salesman must stop a deadly curse

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 310 reviews
story72 positive mentions
monetization28 negative mentions
  • Captivating and immersive storyline with unexpected twists that keep players engaged.
  • Excellent voice acting and unique art style that enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling.
  • Well-designed puzzles that provide a good balance of challenge without being frustrating, supported by helpful hint systems.
  • Ticket and ad system interrupts gameplay frequently and can be frustrating or limiting.
  • Occasional bugs and technical issues, such as progress not syncing and character movement control problems.
  • Some players find navigation and puzzle item locations unclear, causing confusion or reliance on walkthroughs.

  • story

    112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its captivating, unique, and immersive narrative, featuring clever plot twists and a blend of humor, horror, and mystery elements. Coupled with excellent voice acting and animation, the storytelling keeps players engaged and eager for more, often described as a highlight that overshadows straightforward puzzles. Overall, it is considered a standout aspect that elevates the game above typical point-and-click adventures.

    • “Okay so normally I don't even rate games, and usually I can read the plot within a couple of seconds... but wow absolutely wow, this game was amazing, the plot kept me guessing, and honestly I wouldn't mind them making a movie out of this because it's twisted, dark, and wonderful.”
    • “The game has a captivating story (with an unexpected ending), along with a wonderful soundtrack, voice acting, and animation style.”
    • “I loved the plot twist, thought it was very clever.”
    • “The story was odd, and after the first death, the murderer was apparent.”
    • “The "good ending" was the fake one we expected to receive nearing the end of the game, and the puppets were the real story, maybe I'm wrong?”
    • “However, I felt the game storyline was short.”

  • graphics

    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, stylized, and immersive art style that perfectly complements the game's creepy and mysterious atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the detailed, atmospheric 2D visuals and animation as a key element enhancing the storytelling and overall experience. The quality and uniqueness of the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal and immersive point-and-click adventure style.

    • “Incredible game with twists and turns and a beautiful, charming yet spooky graphic design and style.”
    • “The artwork is really well done and the story is interesting.”
    • “Wonderful game with beautiful graphics and a cool plot.”

  • monetization

    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    10% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 90% negative mentions

    The game's monetization combines a free-to-play model supported by ads and an option to pay for an ad-free experience with unlimited hints, which many find reasonably priced and worthwhile. While ads are generally short and non-intrusive, some users feel the ticket system requiring ad views to continue playing can be frustrating, especially when ads fail to play properly. Overall, players appreciate being able to enjoy the full game without payment but express mixed feelings about the frequency and implementation of ads.

    • “No ads.”
    • “Bought the paid version for no ads and unlimited hints - very good use of a tenner!”
    • “You can even play on flight mode with no ads.”
    • “The most aggravating thing about the game is I paid for no more ads and unlimited hints.”
    • “This game is well made and you can obviously see all the love that was put into the game but the fact that it had a whole ticket system where it forces you to watch ads just to play the game is terrible.”
    • “Once the tickets are gone you have to watch ads or pay to continue playing the game.”

  • gameplay

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its immersive point-and-click mechanics, engaging puzzles that offer a balanced challenge, and clever dialogue, creating a captivating and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the well-designed map, quality-of-life features, and the game's ability to maintain interest through both the story and interactive elements. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, thoughtful, and enriched by witty writing and polished mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is a simple point-and-click mechanic which can quickly make you feel like you're flipping through a book; however, this game presents it wonderfully with a decent map to explore, and the puzzles you solve aren't as easy as you may think.”
    • “The story is unique and interesting (rare in the point-and-click world), the gameplay and puzzles were straightforward but had additional challenges that you could engage in for achievements, and the art was excellent and unique.”
    • “Great graphics and story, and gameplay includes all the best quality-of-life enhancements adventure games have produced in the last 30 years.”
    • “The gameplay is a simple point-and-click mechanic which can quickly make you feel like you're flipping through a book.”
    • “Gameplay is only a couple hours long if you play constantly.”
    • “The gameplay and puzzles were straightforward but had additional challenges that you could engage in for achievements.”

  • humor

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for its witty, snarky, and cleverly dark comedic twists, blending funny and creepy elements seamlessly. While some find it genuinely funny and immersive, a few note it could benefit from slight improvements, such as hint options or a stronger ending. Overall, the humor enhances the engaging, immersive storytelling and gameplay experience.

    • “Immaculate story building, immersive gameplay, and the dialogues are so witty and humorous.”
    • “Completely brilliant old school point and click with some dark but hilarious twists.”
    • “An intriguing plot that's a wild ride from funny to dark and back again.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for its contemplative and captivating soundtrack that perfectly complements the mood and style. Coupled with top-notch voice acting, the soundtrack enhances the immersive experience and richly supports the game's atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “The story, voice acting, and soundtrack are all incredible!”
    • “The game has a captivating story (with an unexpected ending), along with a wonderful soundtrack, voice acting and animation style.”
    • “The voice acting is top notch and the music complements the moods/style very well.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and beautifully crafted setting, enriched by unique characters and exceptional voice acting that make exploring the town a deeply enjoyable experience.

    • “Amazing game and atmosphere, the voice acting is phenomenal. I really enjoyed discovering and wandering through the town; it is so beautifully made and its people are unique and fun to engage with!”
    • “The characters are exactly what you would expect for the atmosphere they have created.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is considered time-consuming and can feel like a hassle due to its extensive nature.

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Slender Threads is a puzzle game with horror, fantasy, mystery, dark fantasy and others themes. Common tags for Slender Threads include indie, trading, surreal, psychological, psychological horror and others.

Slender Threads is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Steam Deck and others.

Slender Threads was released on February 7, 2025.

Slender Threads was developed by Blyts.

Slender Threads has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Slender Threads for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Slender Threads is a single player game.

Similar games include Unforeseen Incidents, Slender Threads: Prologue, The Silent Age, Broken Age, The Drifter and others.