Sterling Shroud

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Sterling Shroud is a point-and-click atmospheric horror game with a focus on navigation and puzzle solving. Lost on a camping trip gone wrong, there is only one way out of this sinister place. Solve point-and-click puzzles to escape and uncover the dark secrets of this forest, and navigate your way out with the help of your trusty map. Will you make it out alive? Or will you become yet another …

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a spooky atmosphere with excellent ambiance and sound design that effectively builds tension and a sense of urgency.
Puzzles are well-designed, logical, and rewarding, encouraging exploration and attention to detail.
The pixel graphics and environmental storytelling create a visually interesting and immersive experience.

The lack of a save function or autosave can be frustrating, requiring players to restart the game from the beginning if they stop before completion.
Some writing elements feel overly 'video gamey,' referencing grid coordinates which may detract from the immersion.
The game is relatively short, taking about 30 minutes to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.

atmosphere
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its spooky ambiance, effective sound design, and strong environmental storytelling, which collectively create a tense and immersive horror experience. Players appreciate the sense of mystery and urgency that enhances the overall gameplay, making it a compelling atmospheric journey.
- “Spooky atmospheric horror point and click with very good ambiance and sound design!”
- “Creepy atmosphere and great environmental storytelling.”
- “The general atmosphere is very well done, the game does a good job of building tension and creates a sense of urgency.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- “The environments are lifeless, making it hard to feel any connection to the story or characters.”
story
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its creepy atmosphere and strong environmental storytelling, though some players find it easy to overlook key elements and are uncertain about how to uncover certain narrative details. Overall, the storytelling is engaging and enjoyable, complemented by appealing art.
- “Creepy atmosphere and great environmental storytelling.”
- “Great storytelling.”
- “The art and story are fun, though it can be easy to miss some details.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics of Sterling Shroud are characterized by atmospheric pixel art that effectively enhances the horror survival experience, utilizing a simple low-resolution and predominantly monochrome aesthetic. The game's evocative visuals, combined with strong narrative and design elements, create a compelling atmosphere within its small 9 x 9 map grid.
- “Sterling Shroud is an atmospheric pixel graphics horror survival game on a small 9 x 9 map grid.”
- “Once again, I am amazed by how evocative a game can be when using simple low resolution (and mainly monochrome) pixel graphics, coupled with an excellent narrative and design.”
- “The graphics in Sterling Shroud feel outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
- “The pixel art style is charming, but it doesn't compensate for the lack of visual variety in the environments.”
- “The limited resolution of the graphics makes it hard to immerse myself in the game's atmosphere.”
gameplay
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics that stand out in the point-and-click genre, enhancing the overall experience, particularly within its horror context.
- “Some of the mechanics were pretty uncommon for point-and-click games, and I really enjoyed them in this horror setting.”