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Ten Bells

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
97% User Score Based on 426 reviews

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Ten Bells is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Hillfort Games and was released on August 30, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Ten Bells is an anomaly horror game set in a timeless English pub. This unsettling escape room game draws you into a world of surreal anomalies and a hidden story, where every detail matters and the ghostly past lingers. On Ten Bells: “For real; W game no lie.” - CaseOh "I started the game half-hearted and taking the p***, but by the end, I was fully tensed up and immersed. Nice job, Te…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 426 reviews
story76 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Exceptional atmosphere and immersive sound design effectively create tension and fear.
  • Strong narrative integration with the anomaly-hunting gameplay, offering a satisfying story progression.
  • Well-crafted anomalies ranging from subtle to overt scares, maintaining player engagement and replayability.
  • Some players find the anomaly difficulty uneven; normal mode can be too easy, while nightmare mode is excessively hard.
  • Repetitive gameplay loop and relatively short base game length may limit appeal for some.
  • Visual effects like lens flare and camera distortions can hinder visibility and player comfort.

  • story

    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The game "Ten Bells" is widely praised for its well-crafted, gradually unfolding story that is intricately tied to the anomalies and environmental details, providing a rare narrative depth in the anomaly game genre. Players appreciate the atmospheric, creepy setting and the way story elements are revealed through exploration, collectibles, and subtle clues, culminating in a satisfying and often surprising conclusion. This blend of engaging gameplay and compelling storytelling keeps players motivated to uncover all the plot pieces and enhances the overall horror experience.

    • “Ten Bells is an anomaly game with beautiful design, interesting and varied anomalies, and a story that the player reveals bit by bit.”
    • “The storyline pulls you in, while the atmosphere and art are impressive.”
    • “The story is slowly revealed both through readable text and the anomalies themselves.”
    • “The story is basically about a scary ghost lady; it was generic and lacked something more unique to be truly frightening.”
    • “The story is well presented, and definitely nothing that hasn't been seen before.”
    • “It does feel a little short but I'm not really sure how you'd get around adding more because it really is story based.”

  • atmosphere

    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 32% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie, tense, and immersive qualities, skillfully combining macabre themes, chilling visuals, and sound design to create a haunting and suspenseful experience. Many note its effective blend of subtle and intense scares, atmospheric storytelling, and a richly detailed British pub setting that elevates it above typical anomaly-hunting games. This well-crafted ambiance successfully draws players into a dark, unsettling world that lingers long after play, making it a standout for fans of atmospheric horror.

    • “It's one of those 'anomaly hunt' games, with a strong emphasis on fear through atmosphere, macabre subject matter, disturbing imagery, and quite a few jump-scares that will force you to run like hell.”
    • “Its confined setting, looping structure, and focus on detail combine to create an atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.”
    • “The atmosphere - crafted carefully through sound, lighting, and the slowly-expanding story - was top notch.”
    • “Spoiled the atmosphere a lot, especially when we could see through walls and ceilings.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and dreary, carrying a very creepy tone from the start.”
    • “Most of the anomalies are kinda obvious, even on the harder difficulty but I have to give this game credit for having some genuinely great scares, restrained and paced out well enough to keep me on edge during an otherwise entirely silent and docile atmosphere as I investigate the bar.”

  • graphics

    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    61% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game features stunning, polished graphics with a strong and immersive atmosphere that enhances its horror and story elements. Visuals are detailed and aesthetically consistent, often praised for their mood-setting and smooth performance, though some users desire more customizable graphic options. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to the game's engaging and eerie experience.

    • “The visuals are stunning, and I was impressed by the pretty consistent, smooth frame rate.”
    • “It's great graphics, slick gameplay, and tons of atmosphere, combined with just the right amount of difficulty, updates, and active developer support, will make you want to play it again and again!”
    • “The visuals are superb, writing compelling, sound direction perfectly on point, imagery haunting, and it will leave you with those oh so good chills.”
    • “If the game had custom graphics settings to turn all that crap off, it might be a thumbs up, but as it stands now I'd suggest Exit 8 and Platform 8 are far superior titles that offer much the same experience, but with genuinely impressive and clear graphics that enhance rather than detract from the gameplay.”
    • “Please add more options to adjust graphic!”
    • “The devs seem like a good team that takes player feedback seriously, and hopefully they'll continue to do so and add more graphics options going forward, but what they've already done at least makes the game playable.”

  • gameplay

    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    Ten Bells offers a compelling and immersive spot-the-anomaly gameplay loop, balancing accessible mechanics with a rewarding progression tied closely to its narrative. Its fluid controls, atmospheric design, and focused anomaly-detection keep players engaged, though some criticize graphical effects like lens flare that can hinder visibility. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its synergy with story, smooth execution, and haunting ambiance, making it a standout in the anomaly-spotting horror genre.

    • “Ten Bells is a masterclass in the 'just one more round' philosophy of game design, striking a rare balance between accessible mechanics and a deeply rewarding progression loop.”
    • “The gameplay is defined by its fluid responsiveness and a rhythmic, satisfying auditory feedback system that makes every interaction feel impactful.”
    • “At its heart, Ten Bells revolves around an anomaly-detection mechanic, a system that rewards careful observation and punishes inattentiveness.”
    • “Lens flare and any camera distortion-type effects are a bane on modern gaming, but in Ten Bells, they are employed to an extent that actually negatively affects the gameplay.”
    • “If the game had custom graphics settings to turn all that off, it might be a thumbs up, but as it stands now I'd suggest Exit 8 and Platform 8 are far superior titles that offer much the same experience, but with genuinely impressive and clear graphics that enhance rather than detract from the gameplay.”
    • “There is barely any gameplay involved, certainly no interactivity.”

  • replayability

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

    The game offers strong replayability through varied surprises, escalating challenges like the added nightmare difficulty, and a compelling story that unfolds progressively, making it especially rewarding for fans seeking to uncover all anomalies. Its blend of atmospheric horror and consistent novelty ensures players keep returning for multiple runs. Overall, replay value is highlighted as one of the game’s key strengths, providing excellent content for its cost.

    • “There's plenty of replayability too, with enough variation and surprises to keep you coming back for another run.”
    • “Such a refreshing horror with some fantastic jumpscares, strong atmosphere and great replayability.”
    • “Probably the anomaly game that has the most replayability factor due to the very interesting story that slowly gets revealed the more you play!”

  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere with eerie, well-timed compositions that support the emotional tone and suspense. While generally praised for being non-intrusive and complementing the visuals and sound effects, some users felt the reliance on clichéd musical stings for jumpscares was less effective. Overall, the music is regarded as a strong element contributing to the immersive horror experience.

    • “The music and colour palette create a truly sombre feeling to the gaming environment.”
    • “I think the music and sound effects are timed perfectly to put you into the emotional state the developers want.”
    • “The eerie music, the lighting, the suspense.”
    • “I like this new emerging anomaly hunt genre, but cheap jumpscares with cliche musical stings are meh, and Ten Bells relies too much on them to create horror.”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience by intertwining its narrative and gameplay, where each failure symbolizes deeper mental and emotional struggles. Its use of music and sound design effectively enhances immersion, making players feel genuinely connected despite its minimalist presentation.

    • “Each failure carries emotional weight—not merely as lost progress, but as a symbolic regression into confusion and despair.”
    • “This repetition also feeds into the game’s underlying metaphor: you are not simply stuck in a time loop, but in a mental and emotional one, trapped by memories you can’t escape until you truly see what has changed.”
    • “It’s a rare instance where gameplay and narrative are inseparable, both feeding into a singular emotional experience.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game stands out through its unexpected and exaggerated horror elements, such as surprising corpse appearances and quirky anomaly interactions, providing a funny contrast to typical horror games. This balance of humor and scares creates a unique, entertaining experience without being overly intense or obscure.

    • “Also very funny that sometimes the game will be like 'if you see here, there's a small blood stain on the ground' and other times it will literally yeet a corpse at your face.”
    • “This game is less esoteric with its anomalies and less visceral with its horror; some of the anomalies are quite funny.”
    • “It's funny, with horror games that are genuinely trying to scare you the window of opportunity is kind of narrow, necessitating a short experience.”

  • optimization

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

    Optimization is generally solid, delivering good performance around 75fps at 1440p on high-end hardware. However, occasional bugs like a sudden narrowing of the field of view may require a game restart to fix. Overall, the game balances great graphics with stable performance well.

    • “Performance was solid for me at 1440p - 75fps with an RTX 4070 and i9 9900k.”
    • “Performance is also good, though I did have a bug where the field of view got super narrow and only recovered after a game restart.”
    • “Great graphics, better performance, good little story of a murder mystery, and some great anomalies.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and challenging, often requiring significant effort or additional resources to progress effectively.

  • stability

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

    The game is widely criticized for being buggy and unstable, leading to an unplayable experience for users.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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Ten Bells is a casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Ten Bells include first-person, 3D, realistic, indie, psychological and others.

Ten Bells is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Ten Bells.

Ten Bells was released on August 30, 2024.

Ten Bells was developed by Hillfort Games.

Ten Bells has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ten Bells for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Ten Bells is a single player game.

Similar games include The Cabin Factory, The Exit 8, Dollmare, Who's at the door?, The Mortuary Assistant and others.