The Unholy Priest

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The Unholy Priest is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by grejuvadev and was released on August 9, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Unholy Priest combines simulation and horror as you manage a funeral service in a cursed forest, handling burials, cremations, and memorials. By day, you assist grieving families; by night, you cleanse demon-possessed souls through eerie rituals. Dark creatures and supernatural threats intensify the chilling atmosphere throughout your haunting duties.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has a unique blend of horror and management simulation, providing an engaging and entertaining experience.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with effective jump scares and a mix of humor that adds charm to the gameplay.
Players appreciate the depth of tasks involved, from managing graves to performing exorcisms, making it a satisfying loop of activities.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including freezing and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and a lack of meaningful progression or story elements.
The controls and mechanics, particularly for moving bodies and managing graves, are often described as clunky and frustrating.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the engaging premise and unique mechanics, such as the day/night cycle and various rituals. However, many have criticized the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop, lack of progression, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. While some find potential in the game's concept and enjoy certain aspects, the overall sentiment leans towards a need for more depth and refinement to avoid the grindy feel.
- “The unholy priest starts off with a promising spark — a grim, intriguing premise set in a cursed forest, a unique take on the 'haunted priest sim,' and early gameplay that feels fresh enough to make you think, alright, this could go somewhere.”
- “Gameplay loop is pretty fun; I enjoy the simulator part of it as well as all the possession/exorcism things that happen during the night. I really like that there are many different rites to do and not just the same thing all the time.”
- “I think this game is extremely fun to play and has a lot of potential, and the developer is doing a good job making the gameplay engaging and fun without the tedious elements.”
- “What begins as engaging quickly becomes extremely repetitive, to the point where you’re cycling the same loop with little variation, no evolving mechanics, and no real sense of progression.”
- “The gameplay settles into a grind for grind’s sake — and not the satisfying kind.”
- “The gameplay becomes repetitive very quickly.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it genuinely hilarious, particularly due to the ragdoll physics and cheeky customer comments. While some moments, like the tutorial's absurdity, elicit laughter, others feel repetitive and detract from the initial charm. Overall, it offers a unique blend of humor within a horror context, appealing to those seeking a lighthearted experience.
- “First of all, this is hilarious!”
- “I was openly laughing.”
- “At the same time, the game also has a humorous side: the cheeky comments from dissatisfied customers and the ragdoll physics of the corpses were truly a treat.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with many players noting that it feels incomplete or non-existent. While there are intriguing elements and potential for a compelling narrative, the execution falls flat, leaving players wanting more substantial interactions and a cohesive storyline. Overall, the absence of a strong narrative detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to stay engaged.
- “I can't wait to see what storyline or background to the church and the demonic presence that lurk in the shadows.”
- “I think one of the biggest things that will really help this game shine is some story.”
- “I'm going to put a few more hours in to unlock everything and see if there are any story elements to the game or not.”
- “No story, no interactions, nothing impressive to hold you for longer in the game.”
- “Story and gameplay could have really been a highlight of a game with this setting but are really lacking.”
- “You may receive some background on the characters you are preparing, but it doesn't feel like there's an actual story to this game.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, the optimization of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting issues such as lag, stuttering, and frequent crashes, particularly after extended play sessions. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and appreciate its graphics, the consensus is that it remains unoptimized, especially in its current early access state, necessitating substantial improvements.
- “It's currently still in beta; I see an update with co-op coming out, which will make handling a larger grave much easier, but the performance issues need a lot of love.”
- “I do have a little bit of performance issues, but nothing game-breaking, and it is early access, so it's to be expected.”
- “Pretty good graphics and optimized well; I liked the game.”
- “Performance glitches and crashes: I've suffered minor stutters, audio hiccups during spooky moments, glitches with light and terrain, and crashes.”
- “It is an unoptimized mess with frame hitches and shader compilation issues.”
- “It has good potential, but there's not really a lot of content yet, and it does not run well at all. It's very laggy, and the performance is not good even on a high-end computer.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective blend of tension and supernatural elements, creating a uniquely unsettling experience. Reviewers highlight the eerie ambiance, from creepy sounds to ghostly apparitions, which enhances the horror elements, particularly during exorcism scenes. Overall, the game's combination of mundane tasks with supernatural horror results in a captivating and immersive atmosphere that appeals to fans of slow-burning horror and simulation games.
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, the tension builds in all the right places, and the supernatural elements feel unsettling.”
- “Strong horror atmosphere: from creepy forest whispers to ghostly apparitions, every night is filled with unnerving tension.”
- “Its blend of funeral management and supernatural horror is unlike anything else on Steam, and the eerie atmosphere truly stands out.”
- “Love the game with the whole horror atmosphere feel to it; in terms of how the game feels, around every corner you're waiting for something to pop up.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the smooth gameplay and decent visuals. However, some users noted issues such as occasional bugs, lag, and a desire for improvements, particularly regarding AI artwork. Adjusting the graphics settings can help alleviate some performance issues without significantly affecting visual quality.
- “Loving this game so far, great graphics and smooth gameplay :)”
- “There's a few bits of lag here and there, but if you mess around with the graphics, they go away easily and it doesn't even look different!”
- “Pretty good graphics and optimized well, I liked the game ^^”
- “It's decent, but the graphics need a lot of work; they often bug out and could be more manageable.”
- “I like the game, but please get rid of the AI artwork.”
- “There are a few bits of lag here and there, but if you mess around with the graphics settings, they go away easily, and it doesn't even look different!”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs, glitches, and balancing issues, leading to performance problems such as stutters and audio hiccups. Many players report that these issues can disrupt gameplay, with some tasks remaining incomplete and requiring reloading to progress. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state is described as a "fun, buggy ride" that may not see timely fixes due to the developers' focus on other projects.
- “There are a lot of quality of life elements missing from the game, glitches and bugs, and balancing issues that don't seem likely to be resolved because the devs seem to be focusing on a different project right now.”
- “Performance glitches and crashes: I've suffered minor stutters, audio hiccups during spooky moments, glitches with light and terrain, and crashes.”
- “Extremely buggy: the game is so buggy that even after completing tasks, they sometimes remain, preventing you from continuing gameplay and forcing you to reload the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players who appreciate grinding for its own sake may find enjoyment in the game's mechanics, which involve managing tombstones and preventing zombie threats. The overall experience is rated highly, with many praising the engaging gameplay and the developer's efforts to minimize tedious elements, making it a fun and promising title.
- “If you’re someone who genuinely enjoys purposeless grinding with little expectation of future content, then sure, jump aboard.”
- “Overall, it's a 9/10 in terms of grinding away cremating dead loved ones and burying them while maintaining the tombstones so they don't rise again and become zombies that try and kill you!”
- “I think this game is extremely fun to play and has a lot of potential, but the grinding elements can feel tedious at times.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional tone of the game to be impactful, with a natural day-night cycle that evokes feelings of warmth during sunny mornings and genuine creepiness at night. The loss of 24 hours of gameplay is particularly heartbreaking for some, leading to uncertainty about their willingness to continue playing.
- “The day-night tone shift feels natural – sunshine mornings felt strangely wholesome, while the night brought genuine creepiness.”
- “Losing 24 hours of gameplay is heartbreaking; I honestly don't even know if I will play it again after this.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, as while the initial gameplay loop is enjoyable, there is a lack of long-term content to sustain interest over time.