The Dark Mind

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The Dark Mind is a single player action game. It was developed by Michal Deak and was released on October 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

BEFORE YOU BUY: This is a short horror experience, a creepy hidden object game. Enter Jessica's world, where she battles realistic hallucinations. Jessica faces creepy dreams that could end her life with one wrong move. Help her get back to reality. GAMEPLAYIn prologue round take a look around the room and remember how the objects are positioned and where they're scattered. Try to p…

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a tense and creepy atmosphere, enhanced by realistic graphics and well-placed jump scares.
It provides clear instructions on how to progress, making it accessible for players new to the anomaly horror genre.
The game allows players to learn from their mistakes by showing missed anomalies, which can enhance the replay value despite the short length.

The game is very short, with all stages able to be completed in about 15-30 minutes, leading to a lack of replay incentive.
Jump scares become repetitive and can detract from the overall experience, often feeling more annoying than scary.
The game lacks an overarching narrative and additional content, making it feel more like a demo or proof of concept rather than a fully realized game.

atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a tense and creepy ambiance, enhanced by realistic graphics and immersive sound design. While many players appreciate the intense atmosphere and effective use of jump scares, some feel that the reliance on a limited number of jump scares can become repetitive over time. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's suspenseful experience.
- “It has a tense atmosphere created by a combination of realistic graphics, well-situated jumpscares, and immersive sounds.”
- “But there are plenty of jumpscares that really got my heart racing, a very tense and creepy atmosphere, and it's clear how to proceed in the game, which I always appreciate in an anomaly spotting game.”
- “What sets this game apart from others in the genre is its intense atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is neat and can be creepy, but the game relies too heavily on redundant jump scares.”
- “It has a tense atmosphere created by a combination of realistic graphics, well-situated jump scares, and immersive sounds.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a traditional narrative structure, offering players a choice of three stages based on difficulty, which leads directly into the gameplay without a cohesive story.
- “Instead of following a story, you simply select one of three available stages, arranged by difficulty, and dive straight into the core gameplay loop typical of the genre.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to become invested in the characters or their journeys.”
- “There are moments that hint at a deeper story, but they are overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful context.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is straightforward, allowing players to choose from three difficulty-staged levels without a narrative focus, emphasizing a familiar core loop typical of the genre for those experienced with anomaly games.
- “Instead of following a story, you simply select one of three available stages, arranged by difficulty, and dive straight into the core gameplay loop typical of the genre.”
- “If you’ve played an anomaly game before, the mechanics will feel instantly familiar.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their realism and ability to create a tense atmosphere, enhanced by well-placed jumpscares and immersive sound design, contributing to a compelling haunted house horror experience.
- “This game features some really realistic graphics and a haunting house horror vibe.”
- “It has a tense atmosphere created by a combination of realistic graphics, well-placed jump scares, and immersive sounds.”
- “Nice atmosphere and the graphics are impressive.”