TERPENIE

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TERPENIE is a single player action game. It was developed by Chugunovkos and was released on October 17, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

TERPENIE is a domestic horror game set in a chilling post-Soviet environment, where everyday routines like cooking and tidying collide with growing paranoia. As night falls, a lurking maniac watches and may strike unexpectedly, forcing you to balance normality with fear. Can you maintain your sanity and survive the terror within your own home?

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a cozy atmosphere and a unique setting that draws players in.
It's a short, free indie horror experience that can be entertaining for a brief playthrough.
The suspense builds effectively towards the end, providing a thrilling chase sequence.

The game is plagued by confusing controls, unclear objectives, and poor translations that hinder gameplay.
It's extremely short, often taking only a few minutes to complete, leaving players wanting more.
Technical issues, such as bugs and glitches, significantly detract from the overall experience.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The story is criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, with confusing quests and dialogue that can spoil key plot points. Players find the narrative short and frustrating, often resorting to unconventional methods to progress, while the absence of a quest log contributes to the overall disorganization. However, the thrill factor reportedly increases significantly in the latter half of the story.
- “The thrill factor skyrockets towards the last half of the story.”
- “At some point, an incorrect dialogue display even spoils the game’s story.”
- “Also, no quest log on the side, so we forgot what to do because the text is too quick to read.”
- “Story is short.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, glitches, and odd controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and art direction, the frustrating mechanics and lack of polish hinder enjoyment, leading to a recommendation primarily based on its free price point.
- “The bad translations/objectives, the convoluted physics engine, the multiple glitches, the frustrating lack of respawns, and the bad pacing plus short length tear this game down.”
- “Too slow and buggy!”
- “The atmosphere and art direction is nice; however, some of the mechanics intended to progress seem to be a bit buggy.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, effectively creating a compelling horror experience despite its short duration. While the art direction enhances the overall ambiance, some players noted minor bugs in the mechanics that could detract from the experience. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a key strength of the game.
- “Super short and straightforward game (about 5 minutes) but all the work has been put on the very cool atmosphere and the spooky experience.”
- “I really liked the idea and atmosphere.”
- “Atmospheric, scary, immersive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is described as cumbersome and in need of smoother mechanics, with some bugs affecting progression. Suggestions for improvement include adding features like light-based distractions and a door-locking option to enhance strategy. Despite these issues, the atmosphere and art direction are appreciated.
- “I think it would be cool if you added a mechanic where the lights in your place give you away faster or can lure the bad guy somewhere, or a 'lock the door' option so the dude has to break through to get to you.”
- “The atmosphere and art direction is nice; however, some of the mechanics intended to progress seem to be a bit buggy.”
- “The mechanics could have been smoother.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's graphics feature a nostalgic VHS and PS2 aesthetic, which some players appreciate for its unique Russian influences, while others find the uneven visual quality and movement mechanics detract from the experience. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the visuals contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, making it worth a short playthrough.
- “The game has a unique VHS style and PS2 graphics that I really enjoy.”
- “The visuals and vibe of this game are amazing; it's a must-try 10-minute experience.”
- “The game incorporates Russian aesthetics, which may be unusual for some players.”
- “It's unfortunate because I really like the VHS style and PS2 graphics.”
- “The game itself is unplayable, consisting of uneven graphic decisions and poor movement.”
- “The game uses Russian aesthetics, so it might be weird for others.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unintentional yet amusing, with players finding the absurdity of the maniac's erratic behavior and speed to be more funny than frightening. Despite some confusion in gameplay mechanics, the overall comedic elements contribute to a lighthearted experience, making it enjoyable for players.
- “I don’t know if this was done on purpose, but it is pretty funny.”
- “This game is so stupid it's funny.”
- “The maniac is more funny than scary, with the dude thrashing around like some mental patient before seeing you and running at mach 10 speeds towards your apartment. It threw me off guard, but at least the game was free to play.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game "terpenie" has received mixed feedback; while some users report that it is not well-optimized and experience increased fan noise, others note that performance is satisfactory on high-end hardware.
- “I have heard from some people that the game is not well optimized, and I have certainly noticed my fans getting louder than they should while playing. However, on strong hardware, the game performance itself is at least acceptable.”