The Erased Student

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The Erased Student is a single player action game. It was developed by VimmGames and was released on October 28, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

After years of battling alcoholism and depression, a father finally finds the strength to seek the truth about his son. On a beautiful spring day in 1986, he sent his boy off to school — but the child never returned. No one knows what happened. The school administration remained silent, whether out of fear or denial. Overwhelmed by grief, the father tried to bury the horrors deep inside, drowning…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story5 positive mentions

Great atmosphere and sound design, contributing to an immersive horror experience.
The game features numerous effective jump scares that enhance the tension.
Engaging story that, while familiar, is well-executed and enjoyable.

Game-breaking bugs and crashes can hinder the overall experience.
Performance issues, especially on high-end hardware, require optimization.
Some players felt there were too many jump scares, which detracted from the overall tension.

story
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The story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging atmosphere and effective jump scares, despite some similarities to familiar fairy tales. Reviewers appreciate the interesting narrative and the overall immersive experience it provides.
- “Good atmosphere, good story even if it's a similar fairy tale you've heard before.”
- “The story is interesting and there were some good scares.”
- “Great atmosphere, great sound, great jump scares (full of them), good story.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, featuring a compelling story that, while reminiscent of familiar fairy tales, is enhanced by effective sound design and numerous jump scares. Overall, players appreciate the combination of a captivating environment and engaging narrative elements.
- “Good atmosphere, good story even if it's a similar fairy tale you've heard before.”
- “Good atmosphere, good jump scares, and a pretty good story.”
- “Great atmosphere, great sound, great jump scares (full of them), good story.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing performance issues even on high-end hardware like the RTX 5090 and 4090, particularly at 4K resolution where frame rates can drop significantly. While it remains playable, there are notable bugs and a general consensus that further optimization is needed.
- “The game runs smoothly on my RTX 5090, with only minor performance issues, making it enjoyable overall.”
- “I encountered a few bugs, and while the game needs some optimization, it still plays at 20fps in 4K with a 4090 on max settings.”
- “I had a couple of bugs (see them in discussion); it needs some optimization. In 4K with a 4090, everything maxed out, I'm getting only 20fps.”
- “Some performance problems with an RTX 5090, but it's okay and playable.”
gameplay
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The gameplay aspect is currently under review, with users anticipating a detailed analysis to be shared on YouTube soon.