The New Apartment

About

"The New Apartment" is a short horror puzzle game set in a small, rural apartment complex. As the lone resident, you'll navigate through the winding residence and uncover its eerie secrets, all while dealing with a growing sense of unease. With only ten to twenty minutes of gameplay, this first-person, single player experience offers a brief but chilling atmosphere, making it perfect for a quick fright. No prior knowledge is required to play.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

atmosphere10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and solid graphics, creating a genuinely creepy experience.
It's a short but enjoyable horror game that effectively builds tension without relying on cheap jump scares.
The developer shows a lot of potential, and many players are eager to see more content or a longer game in the future.

The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
There are frame rate issues and optimization concerns that detract from the overall experience.
Some players found the gameplay to be too simplistic, with only one puzzle and a lack of meaningful story progression.

atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The game is praised for its strong atmospheric elements, effectively creating a creepy and immersive experience without relying on cheap jump scares. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals and the ability to build tension, making it a standout in the indie horror genre for its focus on atmosphere over traditional scare tactics. Overall, it delivers a chilling ambiance that keeps players engaged and on edge.
- “It manages to build up a scary atmosphere.”
- “No cheap jumpscares, just an atmosphere that is creepy; it had me leaning back in my chair, certainly when it was so dark.”
- “A very short, creepy, atmospheric horror game.”
- “No cheap jump scares, just an atmosphere that is creepy and had me leaning back in my chair, especially when it was so dark.”
- “This developer dared to do what most indie horror devs are too afraid to do: rely on heavy atmosphere rather than terrible jump scares.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
6%
6%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the high-quality visuals, great lighting, and effective sound design that contribute to a creepy atmosphere. The use of Unreal Engine 5 enhances the overall aesthetic, although some players noted the game is quite short. Overall, the graphics are described as smooth and visually impressive, effectively supporting the game's tension and horror elements.
- “The horror factor of 'the new apartment' relies solely on a slow burn of solid graphics, great lighting, and tense audio.”
- “Graphics and the game overall looked very good.”
- “It looks very good graphically and ran smoothly for me.”
- “There is only one slider for graphics, and as it has three stages, I have to assume they correspond to an overall level of low, medium, and high.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal and primarily centers on the player's exploration of why their apartment was so inexpensive. As a walking simulator, progression relies on interacting with various objects, but overall, the narrative lacks depth and substance.
- “As a walking sim, you can walk around and interact with a lot of objects, and this is also how you make the story progress.”
- “I suggest you carefully look at everything before proceeding with the story.”
- “There is barely a game there and barely a story.”
- “In terms of story, there really isn't much.”
- “The story revolves around the player discovering why his apartment was so cheap to begin with.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly praised for its optimization, running flawlessly on the Steam Deck OLED, indicating a smooth and efficient performance across this platform.
- “Also extremely well optimized and played flawlessly on the Steam Deck OLED.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as somewhat scary and offers about 30 minutes of entertainment, which users find worth the low price of 75 cents, although some players may need to consult a tutorial for guidance.
- “Kinda scary, but for 75 cents, it's worth the 30 minutes of gameplay, even though I had to search for a tutorial on YouTube.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat scary, but for 75 cents, it's worth the 30 minutes of playtime, even though I eventually had to search for a tutorial on YouTube.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a sharp, sarcastic wit, particularly evident in the intriguing premise of uncovering the mystery behind inexplicably low rent. This blend of humor adds an engaging layer to the gameplay experience.
- “Fifteen minutes to find out why your rent is so cheap, with a dash of sarcastic humor.”