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Taguan

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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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Taguan is a single player casual simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Murushii and was released on December 24, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

David Lagani is just an ordinary Filipino worker trying to get by. But when news spreads of a figure breaking into homes and making people disappear, his routine turns to dread.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game's atmosphere is highly praised for being immersive, tense, and effectively building psychological horror without relying heavily on cheap jump scares.
  • Taguan offers a unique cultural experience by incorporating Filipino settings, language, voice acting, and social references, adding authenticity and emotional depth to the narrative.
  • The story is compelling with a strong plot twist, delivering a slow-burn, narrative-driven experience that resonates with players and makes the horror feel personal and impactful.
  • The game is relatively short, lasting about an hour to an hour and a half, with limited replay value after completion.
  • Technical issues such as inconsistent audio balancing, occasional rough animations, and some performance quirks detract from the overall polish.
  • Some players find the voice acting inconsistent in quality and note that certain horror elements, like the sleep paralysis segment and some audio effects (e.g. eating sounds), feel overused or annoying.

  • story

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its captivating, well-paced narrative that skillfully builds tension through subtle audio-visual storytelling rather than relying on jump scares. Its unique, emotionally resonant plot twists and thoughtful integration of social themes give the game a distinctive voice, making the story the primary driving force and highlight of the experience.

    • “The way Murushii tells the story through visuals, sound design, and dialogue is one of a kind and what really makes this game a masterpiece.”
    • “It doesn’t feel like a generic haunted story transplanted into a different location; instead, it reflects specific social realities and emotional undercurrents that give the narrative a unique voice.”
    • “The game is meant to simmer and gradually build toward its climax and the overall conclusion of the story, and it absolutely pays off.”

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive, tense, and carefully crafted horror experience, maintaining a strong sense of unease even in quieter moments. Its deliberate simplicity enhances storytelling and engagement, making it stand out among horror titles, though some note a slight decline in atmospheric impact toward the end. Overall, the atmosphere effectively draws players in, creating a captivating and creepy ambiance.

    • “One of the game’s strongest qualities is its atmosphere, which is crafted with a deliberate sense of restraint.”
    • “Even during the quieter moments, I felt on edge the entire time, which really says a lot about the atmosphere.”
    • “The improved atmosphere and graphics make the game more immersive, and playing it honestly felt like watching a TV series.”
    • “It sort of goes a little downhill at the end and loses its atmosphere a bit.”
    • “Was not scary but the atmosphere was mostly there.”
    • “The result is a concise yet impactful horror title that prioritizes storytelling and atmosphere over traditional gameplay depth.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics evoke a unique retro aesthetic reminiscent of PlayStation 1, setting it apart from typical indie horror visuals. Enhanced visuals and animation greatly contribute to an immersive atmosphere, making the experience feel like watching a TV series. The storytelling through visuals, combined with sound design and dialogue, elevates the game to a masterpiece.

    • “I love the aesthetic; it gives a retro vibe but not in the same way as many indie horror games from the past few years.”
    • “The improved atmosphere and graphics make the game more immersive, and playing it honestly felt like watching a TV series.”
    • “The way Murushii tells the story through visuals, sound design, and dialogue is one of a kind and really makes this game a masterpiece.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Taguan is minimalistic and focused on exploration and observation, prioritizing emotional tension and cultural atmosphere over complex mechanics. It offers a concise, story-driven experience that may appeal more to those seeking narrative immersion than traditional gameplay depth.

    • “Taguan, developed and published by murushii studios, is a tightly focused psychological horror experience that leans more on emotional tension and cultural grounding than on mechanical complexity.”
    • “The gameplay itself is minimalistic, centered around exploration and observation.”
    • “There are no complex systems to manage or skill-based mechanics to master, which may be a point of contention depending on what one expects from a horror game.”
    • “The result is a concise yet impactful horror title that prioritizes storytelling and atmosphere over traditional gameplay depth.”

  • emotional

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

    Taguan offers a deeply emotional and culturally grounded psychological horror experience, emphasizing tension and social realities over complex mechanics. Its unique narrative voice creates a memorable and resonant impact that sets it apart from typical genre stories.

    • “Taguan, developed and published by Murushii Studios, is a tightly focused psychological horror experience that leans more on emotional tension and cultural grounding than on mechanical complexity.”
    • “It doesn’t feel like a generic haunted story transplanted into a different location; instead, it reflects specific social realities and emotional undercurrents that give the narrative a unique voice.”
    • “Despite these limitations, Taguan succeeds in delivering a memorable and emotionally resonant experience.”

  • optimization

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

    The optimization is generally adequate but exhibits occasional roughness, with some inconsistencies in animation, sound mixing, and overall performance.

    • “Technical polish can be inconsistent, with occasional rough edges in animation, sound mixing, or performance.”

  • replayability

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

    The game's short duration of about an hour limits its potential for replayability, offering little incentive for players to revisit after the initial playthrough.

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Taguan is a casual simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Taguan include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, narrative and others.

Taguan is available on PC, Windows and PlayStation.

Taguan was released on December 24, 2025.

Taguan was developed by Murushii.

Taguan has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Taguan for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Taguan is a single player game.

Similar games include 9 Childs Street, Coincidences?, Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly, Infliction, The Stalked and others.