The Maid

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The Maid is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by 99 Grados Games and was released on March 11, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

The Maid is a first-person psychological horror game set inside a Victorian house filled with supernatural entities. Players explore dark, eerie corridors while uncovering the hidden mystery behind their presence in a cold, damp basement. The game emphasizes intense loneliness and fear, delivering a fast-paced, mind-bending experience.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

atmosphere9 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game features a visually beautiful atmosphere with some of the best jump scares experienced by players.
Gameplay is engaging with a good balance of puzzles and scares, making it a fun short horror experience.
The audio design enhances the creepy atmosphere, contributing to the overall immersive experience.

The story is lacking and can be confusing, leaving players with unanswered questions and plot holes.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as video distortion and crashes, which detracted from the gameplay.
The game has limited replay value, making it more of a one-time experience rather than something to return to.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
71%
18%
The game's story is often described as confusing and lacking depth, with many players feeling it leaves too much to the imagination and is filled with plot holes. While some appreciate the intriguing elements revealed through exploration, the overall narrative is seen as underdeveloped, detracting from the experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is still enjoyed for its jump scares and atmosphere, suggesting that players may prioritize thrills over a cohesive storyline.
- “The background story gets told as you go.”
- “I play a lot of indie horror games and this one had a perfect balance of story, puzzles, and jump scares.”
- “I streamed this game thinking it would have a jump scare or two, but it surprised me with the game's direction towards the story, along with thrilling jump scares and chases that keep you on your toes!”
- “The end of the story doesn't really explain anything.”
- “You're uncovering the story for the first 2/3 of the game and it is interesting, only to be left unfinished and to your imagination (way too open).”
- “Story is lacking; however, I know that's not the primary reason one would play this type of game. However, a solid story would have helped keep my interest in this game.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
18%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, enhanced by excellent audio and visuals. While some jump scares are effective, their impact diminishes due to the character's invulnerability. Overall, the balance between fast-paced and slow sections contributes to a captivating experience, though some players feel the story could be more developed.
- “Basically a fun treasure hunt game in a creepy atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is great, the audio is great, and it has some nice jump scares.”
- “Visually beautiful, amazing atmosphere, and this game has some of the best jump scares I have ever experienced.”
- “If this game had focused more on the quality of jumpscares and atmosphere, and if the story was deeper and better developed, it could have been a great one-time experience, quite similar to Lost Luminosity.”
- “Me and my friend played it, and it was crazy scary. The atmosphere is so spooky, but please make the FPS limit more than 60 FPS.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics in the game receive mixed feedback; while some users praise the amazing visuals and immersive atmosphere, others point out issues with settings and poor shadow quality. Overall, the graphics are highlighted as a strong aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal, especially in enhancing the horror experience.
- “The graphics, sound effects, atmosphere - spot on!”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the sound effects totally pull you into every scene, making everything way creepier.”
- “Super fun gameplay and magnificent graphics.”
- “As for bugs, the settings do not really work well for graphics, and the shadows are awful.”
- “Short horror game basically with solid graphics, but its sound design is its strong suit.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
42%
29%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and well-structured mechanics, providing a balanced experience that avoids common pitfalls in horror games. However, players note a lack of clear objectives and a vague story, leading to an anticlimactic ending despite the fun gameplay and impressive graphics.
- “The game, while being simple in its mechanics and puzzles, succeeds at creating a well-structured and balanced experience, while also managing to avoid the usual pitfalls many horror games fall into.”
- “Super fun gameplay and magnificent graphics.”
- “There is no objective given, no story, and no gameplay prompts to describe what exactly is going on.”
- “Gameplay is decent but the story is so vague and not so good; the ending is anticlimactic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game offers a thrilling experience with jump scares, but players note that it lacks significant replay value, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every time I dive back in, I discover something new, making it a game I can enjoy over and over.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “It's a nice jump scare game, but it has no replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game involves some grinding, particularly for players aiming for 100% completion, the extent of grinding may feel excessive to some, suggesting it could require a significant time investment.
- “A little grindy, but only if you care about achieving 100%.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”