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The Ice Cream Shop

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62%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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About The Ice Cream Shop

The Ice Cream Shop is a single player casual shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by odwar and was released on February 11, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Demo Playthrough:  ��15 mins You run a late-night ice cream shop, but your illness makes reality twist. Serve customers who may not be what they seem, and try to separate your mind’s visions from the horrors at your door. The Ice Cream Shop is a cozy simulation with a psychological horror twist. On the surface, it’s a relaxing night-shift job: taking orders, choosing toppings, and handing co…

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game has a well-crafted indie horror atmosphere with clever story twists and well-timed jump scares that keep players on edge.
  • The simple ice cream shop simulator mechanics combined with horror elements create a cozy yet spooky gameplay experience.
  • The pacing avoids filler, maintaining tension throughout the short but engaging playtime, and features charming low-budget indie vibes.
  • The game is very short with limited gameplay time and lacks replayability, leaving players wanting more content and story depth.
  • There is low variety in customers and repetitive, sometimes nonsensical dialogue, which reduces immersion and engagement.
  • Some players report poor graphics quality, glitches, and uninspired asset usage, making the game feel cheaply made compared to similar titles.

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The story is emotionally engaging and surprisingly clever, featuring unexpected twists and a good balance of tension and scares. While it may be somewhat rough around the edges, players generally appreciate the atmospheric and well-crafted narrative.

    • “The story is actually very sad, but I enjoyed every bit of it.”
    • “The ice cream shop is one of those indie horror gems that looks simple on the surface but sneaks up on you with atmosphere, tension, and a surprisingly clever story twist.”
    • “This was a really good game and the storyline was good with just the right amount of jump scares.”
    • “Story is almost identical to the Boba Teashop, but the ending wasn't something I saw coming.”
    • “It is a bit rough around the edges, but has some decent scares and a decent story for the price!”
    • “But, more story!”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a strong horror atmosphere with slow-building tension and clever storytelling, making it a standout indie horror experience. Its simple gameplay loop complements the eerie mood, though some players desire an endless mode to sustain the suspense. Overall, the atmosphere is praised as the game's key strength.

    • “The ice cream shop is one of those indie horror gems that looks simple on the surface but sneaks up on you with atmosphere, tension, and a surprisingly clever story twist.”
    • “The slow tension and atmosphere are the real strengths here.”
    • “This is an easy game with good horror atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for long wait times, frequent glitches, and lack of smooth progression, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, the game is short with little to no replay value, resulting in limited engagement.

    • “Most of my gameplay time was just standing around waiting for the next person to finally show up.”
    • “The game claims to have 2 hours or more of gameplay, but it can be easily completed in less than an hour and lacks any replayability. My total time was higher only because I was AFK while the game remained open.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay and prevent progression, resulting in a frustrating experience.

    • “Trash game, don't get it if you want smooth gameplay. After I mop, it glitches and doesn't let me move to the next task. Save your money.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the game lacks replayability, as it can be completed in under an hour and offers little incentive to play again. Reported longer playtimes are often due to inactivity rather than extended engagement.

    • “The game is easily completed in less than an hour and offers no real replayability, despite some players logging longer times due to being idle.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is well-received, featuring amusing moments and a particularly funny cameo that adds to the overall enjoyment.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 144 FPS on an ASUS TUF Gaming F15, providing a great and immersive experience.

    • “Nice and great spooky game, nice job. On my Asus TUF Gaming F15, the game runs at 144 fps. The optimization is great, and the atmosphere is creepy.”
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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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The Ice Cream Shop is a casual shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes. Common tags for The Ice Cream Shop include first-person, 3D, indie, psychological, immersive sim and others.

The Ice Cream Shop is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Ice Cream Shop.

The Ice Cream Shop was released on February 11, 2026.

The Ice Cream Shop was developed by odwar.

The Ice Cream Shop has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Ice Cream Shop for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

The Ice Cream Shop is a single player game.

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