THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME

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THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME is a single player survival survival game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by games by lum and was released on January 6, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME is a survival game about gathering resources, discovering secrets, and avoiding the horror that lurks deep within the woods. Cut down trees, hunt deer, and gather water. You need all three of these resources to survive each day. Explore as you wish, and discover secrets in the woods which just might help you survive. But be careful, there's something else in these woods...

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Unique and effective black-and-white pixel art style with splashes of color enhances the eerie and oppressive atmosphere.
Engaging survival gameplay with resource management, exploration, upgrades, and a persistent threat that creates tension and challenge.
Strong ambient sound design and soundtrack that contributes significantly to the creepy, unsettling mood.
Good pacing and progression with multiple difficulty modes catering to different player skills and play styles.
Free to play with decent replay value through secrets, multiple endings, and achievement hunting.

Resource management can feel tedious and repetitive, limiting exploration and discovery due to strict energy and survival demands.
Lack of customization options such as keybindings and limited controller support can frustrate players.
Some technical issues including minor bugs, visual glitches, buggy menus, and occasional freezes detract from the experience.
The story is minimal and cryptic, which may not satisfy players looking for clearer narrative or deeper lore payoff.
Gameplay feels slow due to walking speed and resource gathering mechanics, potentially leading to boredom or frustration.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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11%
The story is minimalist and largely conveyed through atmospheric visuals, sound, and environmental clues, creating a cryptic, ambiguous narrative that encourages player interpretation. While some appreciate the subtle, immersive storytelling, others find it overshadowed by repetitive survival gameplay and lacking in concrete plot details. Overall, the story offers a unique, eerie experience but may not satisfy those seeking a clear, traditional narrative.
- “A fun, short game that doubles down on the pixelated forest atmosphere to tell its story and uses a combination of both sound and visuals to portray both danger and progress.”
- “The story takes a "show, don't tell" approach, which was great.”
- “While there isn't much in terms of a story, and the little there is, is up to your own interpretation, as there is no dialogue or narration, the game's atmosphere and overall presentation are absolutely excellent.”
- “The plot was obviously meant to be cryptic and ambiguous, but on the balance between meaning and ambiguity, it did perhaps lean a little too much on the ambiguous side.”
- “I figured eventually the story would be a slow build, but there's nothing.”
- “It's only after 2 hours they give you a tiny crumb of story about "something bad happened to the family" and expand nothing else on it whatsoever.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
The game excels at creating a dark, eerie, and haunting atmosphere through minimalistic pixel art, sound design, and environmental storytelling, effectively conveying themes of dread, loneliness, and mystery. While most players find the ambiance immersive and compelling, a few felt the spooky vibe was weaker and less engaging. Overall, the atmosphere is widely praised for enhancing the game's mood and exploration experience.
- “It definitely has the atmosphere of what it's trying to capture, a sense of dread and loneliness.”
- “While there isn't much in terms of a story, and the little there is, is up to your own interpretation, as there is no dialogue or narration, the game's atmosphere and overall presentation are absolutely excellent.”
- “The interplay of the grim atmosphere, the art style, and the (small) thrill of the devil possibly lurking behind every shadow is amazing.”
- “I'm somewhat baffled by how many positive reviews this has... the gameplay is quite boring, the survival and resource mechanics don't make much sense, the atmosphere isn't really that spooky, and overall it felt like a weak attempt at 2D pixel horror.”
- “A free short survival game with dark atmosphere.”
- “Minimalist tutorial, story and graphics support the sombre atmosphere.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The gameplay offers a short but atmospheric survival horror experience with simple yet engaging mechanics like energy and salt circles, fostering a steady sense of progress through exploration and strategy. While some find it challenging and enjoyable, others consider it shallow, repetitive, and less robust compared to similar games. Overall, it provides a unique, if somewhat limited, gameplay loop that appeals to fans of minimalist, atmospheric horror.
- “Throughout my gameplay for The Devil Haunts Me, it was really challenging to avoid being killed by whatever aspires to kill you, which I won’t spoil for someone who hasn’t played the game yet.”
- “I really like the mechanics that were put into the game as well, such as the energy and salt circles mechanic.”
- “Steady feeling of progress grounded in exploration and resulting upgrades, understanding the mechanics, remembering the level design, and outsmarting the AI.”
- “But I truly don't think you're missing much if you skip it, given what people are saying about the narrative payoff and gameplay/design-wise there are a lot more robust survival games out there in the same style.”
- “I'm somewhat baffled by how many positive reviews this has... the gameplay is quite boring, the survival and resource mechanics don't make much sense, the atmosphere isn't really that spooky, and overall it felt like a weak attempt at 2D pixel horror.”
- “Game time is around 3 hours, mechanics are very simple.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The game features a minimalist, retro pixel art style that effectively creates a grim, immersive atmosphere fitting for its survival horror theme. While the simple graphics are praised for their unique aesthetic and mood, some note the lack of modern graphical enhancements or customization options, which may not appeal to those seeking high-end visuals. Overall, the distinctive art style is well-loved for complementing the game's eerie tone despite its simplicity.
- “A fun, short game that doubles down on the pixelated forest atmosphere to tell its story and uses a combination of both sound and visuals to portray both danger and progress.”
- “The interplay of the grim atmosphere, the art style, and the (small) thrill of the devil possibly lurking behind every shadow is amazing.”
- “Good atmosphere, strong art style, great use of a limited team and budget.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics or get rid of the ugly jaggies.”
- “There's no other graphics tweaks.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's music effectively enhances its eerie atmosphere with haunting, minimalistic soundtracks and ambient forest sounds that keep players on edge. Many users find the creepy, memorable music reminiscent of classic horror games and highly recommend supporting the developer by purchasing the soundtrack.
- “The game's soundtrack, which consists mostly of forest ambiance with some somber or menacing music every now and then, is properly unnerving and keeps you on your toes constantly.”
- “After I was done playing The Devil Haunts Me, the music was still haunting me.”
- “The color palette and overall look really help set the mood with some generally memorable ambient music that's reminiscent of the earlier days of the Silent Hill series.”
- “The game isn't really free as the developers have their hands out for paid donation DLC in the form of a 'soundtrack' and an art book, basically digital panhandling.”
- “The game's soundtrack, which consists mostly of forest ambiance with some somber or menacing music every now and then, is properly unnerving and keeps you on your toes, constantly.”
- “After I was done playing 'The Devil Haunts Me', the music was still haunting me.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and frustrating, with repetitive chores that hinder exploration and detract from the story, making the early experience feel lifeless and monotonous. However, some players suggest persevering can lead to a deeper appreciation of the game.
- “But in my opinion, this game aims to be quiet, tense, and eerie, but ends up feeling silent, lifeless, and tedious.”
- “The game can be really frustrating and tedious at first, making the grinding feel like a chore.”
- “The game forces you to do tedious tasks, which prohibit proper exploration and distract from the story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences minor stability issues such as buggy behavior when tabbing out and back in, small visual glitches, and a problematic post-game screen, but these do not significantly impact overall play, especially considering it is free-to-play.
- “Another issue is that tabbing out of the game and tabbing back in while in the main menu can be buggy (the game may act like you're still in the menu after you unpause).”
- “There are some small visual glitches, and the game offers to continue after you beat it, which takes you to an all white screen where you can do nothing but walk around, but nothing serious.”
- “The only issue is with the buggy boss, but for a free-to-play game this is not something that can be considered a deal breaker.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers moderate replayability, providing some incentive for multiple playthroughs but may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth and consistent performance across devices. Users report a seamless experience without noticeable lag or technical issues.

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THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME is a survival survival game with horror and violence themes.

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME was released on January 6, 2019.

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME was developed by games by lum.

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME for its story but disliked it for its music.

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME is a single player game.

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