The 5th Door

About

The 5th Door is a single player action game. It was developed by German Rieck and was released on May 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The 5th Door is a tense walking simulator where you explore a mysterious room with four doors, searching for the elusive fifth. Inspired by psychological horror classics, it offers over 36 unique puzzles within a shifting, dreamlike environment. The game delivers a compact, atmospheric experience with surprising variations and extended content unlocked upon discovery of the fifth door.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The 5th Door offers a unique and innovative take on the anomaly genre, with engaging puzzles and a minimalist design that enhances the horror experience.
The game features multiple difficulty modes, including 'INSANE' and 'OBSERVATION', which provide satisfying challenges and replayability.
Players appreciate the creepy atmosphere, well-crafted graphics, and the nostalgic nods to classic horror games, making it a fun and immersive experience.

The gameplay can become repetitive as it revolves around a single room, leading to fatigue after extended play sessions.
Some players experienced minor technical issues, such as rendering problems and clipping, which detracted from the overall experience.
While the game is praised for its simplicity, some players felt that it lacked depth in terms of story and variety.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The graphics of the game are praised for their clean aesthetics and decent optimization, particularly for an indie horror title. Players appreciate the visual appeal, which complements the engaging puzzles and overall gameplay experience.
- “I bought this game because I found the aesthetic to be interesting, and I was not disappointed.”
- “Graphics look good, and from what I've played, I'd say they are decently optimized, something that doesn't always happen with indie horror games.”
- “Clean aesthetics, controls feel good, puzzles are challenging, and replayability is entirely subjective, but I've beaten it multiple times and plan to do it quite a few more.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's replayability to be subjective, with some enjoying multiple playthroughs due to its clean aesthetics, satisfying controls, and challenging puzzles.
- “The clean aesthetics and smooth controls make the puzzles challenging, and while replayability is subjective, I've beaten it multiple times and plan to do it many more.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more, ensuring that no two runs feel the same.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for being creepy, immersive, and gripping throughout the experience, drawing inspiration from notable titles like Silent Hill and The Stanley Parable to create a brief yet impactful ambiance.
- “The atmosphere was incredibly well done—creepy, immersive, and totally gripping from start to finish.”
- “Drawing inspiration from titles like Silent Hill and The Stanley Parable, it offers a brief yet atmospheric experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for its simplicity, distinguishing it from other anomaly games that often prioritize narrative depth and stylistic elements.
- “This game stands out from many other anomaly games as it focuses more on simplicity rather than story or style.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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