The Night Gym

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The Night Gym is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Fireplay Studio and was released on August 16, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Night Gym is a retro-style indie horror game set in a dimly lit, after-hours gym where a routine workout turns into a chilling nightmare. Players explore eerie, atmospheric locations with VHS-style visuals and unsettling sounds, interacting with gym equipment as tension builds. The unsettling silence and flickering lights hint that you are not alone.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere that keeps players on edge, especially in the second half.
It's a fun experience, particularly for those who enjoy indie horror games, and offers some laughs with its absurdity.
For its low price, the game provides a unique setting and a short but intense horror experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
Graphics and mechanics feel cheap and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
The story is bland and unoriginal, with many players feeling disappointed and scammed even at a low price.

atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the creepy tension created by VHS-style visuals and unsettling sounds, others find the graphics lacking and the horror elements underwhelming. Overall, it appeals to fans of atmospheric indie horror, but opinions on its effectiveness vary significantly.
- “The atmosphere of the game was creepy and kept you on your toes, especially in the second half!”
- “A great choice if you enjoy atmospheric indie horror experiences.”
- “The VHS-style visuals, dark atmosphere, and creepy sounds create constant tension.”
- “The graphics and assets are cheap looking; the horror atmosphere really isn't felt, and the game does not feel special in any way.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the fun elements despite encountering significant bugs and control issues. Critiques point to poor mechanics, a lack of engaging story, and overall cheap feel, leading to frustration, particularly with the game's controls. While some aspects, like the horror elements, are noted, the gameplay is generally seen as flawed and in need of improvement.
- “Finally got around to editing the video I recorded of it; there were a few bugs that forced me to reset the game, and the dialogue and mechanics felt a little off. However, I still had an overall fun experience playing it!”
- “Short horror game with some run-for-your-life mechanics.”
- “Very poor English, practically nonexistent story, horrible gameplay, borderline unplayably buggy with controls that would make even the most skilled player weep.”
- “Beside that, the visuals, mechanics, and even the menu feel cheap.”
- “Not a huge fan of the mechanics to work out, led to having to repeat a few more times for a small game.”
story
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The game's story is widely criticized for being bland, unoriginal, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and coherence. While there are fleeting moments that hint at potential intrigue, they ultimately lead to disappointing and nonsensical conclusions. Despite being based on a true story, the narrative fails to engage players, leaving them unsatisfied.
- “It's based on a true story.”
- “The story is bland, unoriginal, and not interesting at all.”
- “Very poor English, practically nonexistent story, horrible gameplay, borderline unplayably buggy with controls that would make even the most skilled player weep.”
- “For the price, it's a solid little horror story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing; while some appreciate the VHS-style visuals and dark atmosphere that enhance tension, others criticize the overall quality as cheap and lacking in depth, detracting from the horror experience. Additionally, the colorful marble visuals offer a unique aesthetic, but do not resonate with all players.
- “The game's visuals are trippy and colorful, resembling marble.”
- “Besides that, the visuals, mechanics, and even the menu feel cheap.”
- “The graphics and assets are cheap looking; the horror atmosphere really isn't felt, and the game does not feel special in any way.”
- “The VHS-style visuals, dark atmosphere, and creepy sounds create constant tension.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely lacking, with numerous bugs rendering it nearly unplayable. Players report frustrating control issues and glitchy mechanics that disrupt gameplay, leading to a chaotic and unenjoyable experience. Overall, the technical flaws overshadow any potential enjoyment.
- “Very poor English, practically nonexistent story, horrible gameplay, borderline unplayably buggy with controls that would make even the most skilled player weep.”
- “You get a game with godawful button prompt minigames that barely work, you get laughably repetitive and loud grunting sound effects, you get a gigajacked skeleton man pumping iron in the dark, peeping on you in the shower, and chilling in the hot tub like a spurned homoerotic lover, and you get to perform the revolutionary new exercise known as 'drink-ups' - which is where your protein shake drink button glitches out and merges with your pull-up button prompt so that you drink and pull in tandem like the thirstiest and least safety-conscious bodybuilder of all time.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, featuring comical jumpscares such as a demonic skull ghost and unexpected encounters with a bloody body under a sheet, which add a lighthearted twist to the horror experience.
- “Some kind of demonic skull ghost is haunting the place, and you get transported to different levels of the gym, experiencing hilarious jumpscares like a dead bloody body covered in a sheet and the demon jumping out at you.”