- August 22, 2025
- Hidden Palace
The Stairwell
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The Stairwell is a single player simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Hidden Palace and was released on August 22, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
You've been hired to keep watch in a mysterious building with an infinite stairwell. Your task is simple: investigate each floor for strange phenomena. If you find an anomaly, be careful. Test your skills on the global leaderboard and in the weekly challenge event.
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- Engaging and replayable gameplay with multiple difficulty levels, weekly challenges, and leaderboards for competitive players.
- Creative and varied anomalies that create a sense of paranoia and challenge, enhancing the horror experience without relying solely on jump scares.
- Visually appealing environment with a fun concept of navigating a giant stairwell, and the added bonus of saving a dog adds to the charm.
- Despite its quality, the game has received relatively few plays and reviews, which may limit its visibility and community engagement.
- Some players may find the subtlety of the anomalies frustrating, as they can be difficult to spot and may lead to missed experiences.
- The Nightmare Mode is extremely challenging, which might deter casual players looking for a more relaxed experience.
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The game offers strong replayability through various difficulty levels, weekly challenges, and competitive leaderboards, appealing particularly to speedrunning enthusiasts. Early impressions indicate a smooth experience and a solid amount of content to revisit.
“I played a pre-release version and it was already running smoothly, with great atmosphere and a solid amount of replay value.”
“The replayability is there too with multiple difficulties, weekly challenges, and leaderboards for those fans of speedrunning!”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
“While there are some challenges to tackle, the lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes replaying feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
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The Stairwell is a simulation game with horror and mystery themes.
The Stairwell is available on PC and Windows.
The Stairwell was released on August 22, 2025.
The Stairwell was developed by Hidden Palace.
The Stairwell has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its replayability.
The Stairwell is a single player game.
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