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Stuck in the Present

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52%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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Stuck in the Present is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Dusk Wave Arts LLC and was released on September 19, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Just as Faye and Rich’s painful memories resurface, the two friends are ensnared in the distorted corridors of a decrepit subway station beneath a city still foreign to Faye. To find any path through, they need to decipher all that they have so desperately tried to forget. Illustration and ReflectionDiscover and illustrate meaningful objects and people to decipher Faye’s history. Living Memori…

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78%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story9 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • Unique and interesting art style and presentation with a blend of 2D and 3D that captivates players.
  • Emotional, compelling, and meaningful story with great voice acting that enhances the narrative experience.
  • Excellent soundtrack featuring a mix of indie rock and Filipino music that adds to the game's atmosphere.
  • Numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches that often prevent story progression and cause frustrating restarts.
  • Gameplay mechanics related to NPC behaviors (like companion automatically boarding train) are annoying and sometimes cause instant failure.
  • Game length is short and story can feel rushed with limited character development for some protagonists.

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its emotional depth, unique narrative, and engaging psychological horror elements, complemented by strong voice acting and a captivating soundtrack. Many players found the character development and plot twists compelling, though some experienced frustrating progression bugs that impacted their experience. Overall, it is considered a beautiful, immersive, and distinctive narrative worth playing despite its occasional technical issues.

    • “The story is emotional and engaging, and I really enjoyed seeing how everything unfolded.”
    • “I loved the narrative and how the game executed the story. It had me very much hooked the entire time, with immersive voice acting, visuals, and atmosphere perfectly capturing the psychological horror experience.”
    • “Overall, it's a beautiful narrative experience with a distinctive visual style, an excellent soundtrack, and a compelling story.”
    • “Unfortunately, I refunded this game because it was very glitchy and had lots of bugs. I was always repeating a specific day and could not progress the story. Unsure if this was part of the story. Hopefully, the developers can fix this.”
    • “So now it got stuck where the train never stops and the story never progresses.”
    • “Third time the kid went in the train and the door shut before Faye could enter, so now the story won't progress again.”

  • music

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its emotional impact and distinctive blend of English and Filipino indie rock styles, creating a cozy yet nostalgic atmosphere that perfectly complements the story. Players highlight the music's immersive quality, its contribution to character depth, and its seamless integration with the narrative's psychological horror elements. Many found the songs memorable enough to purchase the soundtrack, underscoring the high acclaim for the game's music.

    • “Overall, it's a beautiful narrative experience with a distinctive visual style, an excellent soundtrack, and a compelling story.”
    • “Accompanying the narrative is an amazing blend of both English and Filipino music in this game's soundtrack across various genres, while the score serves the uneasy 'Silent Hill' vibes.”
    • “I enjoyed the music so much that I bought the soundtrack after beating the game.”
    • “The songs sound like they came from indie rock bands from the Philippines, giving a cozy yet nostalgic vibe.”
    • “Accompanying the narrative is an amazing blend of both English and Filipino music across various genres, while the score serves the uneasy 'Silent Hill' vibes.”
    • “The music is a banger whenever it has a chance to play during the early and final parts of the game, perfectly complementing the psychological horror atmosphere.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a unique and creative art style that blends 2D and 3D elements, creating a memorable and immersive atmosphere. The detailed environments, especially locations like Rich's house, are praised for their visual appeal, enhancing the psychological horror experience. Overall, the distinctive artwork significantly contributes to the game's identity and storytelling.

    • “The art style is also incredibly unique and gives the game a memorable identity.”
    • “The game's art style is nice-looking, especially the location of Rich's house. The art there looks amazing both inside and outside.”
    • “Graphics: The graphics are good, with a blend of 2D and 3D which I like.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, featuring a unique mechanic where separating the two main characters triggers a panic attack leading to a game over. While this adds a distinctive challenge, it can become frustrating during investigations when the panic attack mechanic activates unexpectedly.

    • “Gameplay is simple and easy to understand.”
    • “There is a unique gameplay mechanic where, when you control Faye and get separated from the other main character Rich, it triggers a panic attack which results in game over.”
    • “The panic attack mechanic is a good idea, adding tension, but there are times when it can become annoying, such as when investigating and Rich boards the train, triggering an instant game over.”
    • “I did praise the gameplay at first, but there are things that I didn't like.”
    • “There is a gameplay mechanic which is quite unique: when you control Faye and get separated from the other main character Rich, it triggers a panic attack which results in a game over.”
    • “When you are investigating something and Rich, the male protagonist, boards the train, it triggers the panic attack mechanic and causes an instant game over.”

  • emotional

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

    The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised for its engaging and heartfelt story, evoking strong feelings and delivering a bittersweet experience that resonates deeply with players.

    • “The story is emotional and engaging, and I really enjoyed seeing how everything unfolded.”
    • “Very heartbreaking yet bittersweet... cried at the end lol.”

  • monetization

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

    Users appreciate the game's monetization for its immersive and realistic ad placements that reflect familiar real-world settings, enhancing the overall experience.

  • atmosphere

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

    The game’s atmosphere is highly immersive and engaging, expertly blending compelling narrative, strong voice acting, and striking visuals to create a captivating psychological horror experience. Its impactful music further enhances the mood, especially during key moments, making the overall ambiance truly memorable.

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Stuck in the Present is a casual simulation game with horror theme. Common tags for Stuck in the Present include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, psychological horror and others.

Stuck in the Present is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Stuck in the Present was released on September 19, 2025.

Stuck in the Present was developed by Dusk Wave Arts LLC.

Stuck in the Present has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Stuck in the Present for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Stuck in the Present is a single player game.

Similar games include OXENFREE II: Lost Signals, Road 96, Layers of Fear 2, Bye Sweet Carole, Burnhouse Lane and others.