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The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Steelkrill Studio and was released on October 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Voidness is a SCI-FI horror game where you must scan the dark, eerie environment with a range finder device to see and avoid the mysterious entity stalking you. With a warning for flashing lights, fear, blood, and jumpscares, players must unravel the story and try to escape the void."

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 251 reviews

story27 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The Lidar mechanic offers a unique and innovative way to navigate the dark environments, enhancing the horror experience.
The atmosphere and sound design are well-executed, creating a tense and immersive experience that keeps players on edge.
Despite being a short game, it delivers a compelling story with a twist at the end, making it memorable for players.

The game heavily relies on jump scares, which can become predictable and detract from the overall horror experience.
There are numerous technical issues, including crashes, control problems, and inconsistent settings that hinder gameplay.
The writing and localization are poorly executed, with many grammatical errors and unclear instructions that break immersion.

story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its compelling premise and unique sci-fi elements, while others criticize it for being cliché, poorly written, and lacking depth. Many reviewers noted issues with grammar and storytelling execution, particularly a tendency for important lore to be dumped at the end. Despite these criticisms, several players found the narrative engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay, highlighting its potential for growth and unique twists.
- “The story is shaping up nicely and the notes left around add to the mystery and lore of the game!”
- “A multi-layered story with a unique visual twist that intensifies the fear of the unknown.”
- “The story was compelling and the gameplay was a very unique twist on a familiar style.”
- “The story could be written better.”
- “The storyline has an incredibly cliché ending.”
- “The story is not at all explained to you until the very end of the game, where right before the credits the entire lore is dumped onto you all at once.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
45%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by an innovative lidar scanning mechanic that offers a fresh approach to exploration in a horror setting, creating a tense atmosphere and engaging encounters. However, players have noted issues such as clunky movement, confusing mechanics, and a lack of depth in narrative engagement, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game is relatively short (around 2 hours), many appreciate its unique mechanics and immersive environment, despite some criticism regarding predictability and bugs.
- “The core mechanic is great—it's the best part of the game.”
- “I love the lidar mechanic; it made for some very interesting gameplay.”
- “Excellent original gameplay concept, executed extremely well.”
- “Generic stealth horror game, but this one has grating monster audio, clunky movement mechanics, and glitchy hiding spots.”
- “This makes it where you constantly have to restart pretty far back and makes the game annoying to even try to play, since you don’t know where your next save point is and dying can mean undoing an hour’s worth of gameplay; no one is going to want to redo the same section three times, for example.”
- “Things like keybinds and some gameplay mechanics, like hiding from monsters, can be confusing or poorly explained.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its innovative use of mechanics like particle scanning and sound design, creating a tense and immersive horror experience. While some players noted issues with jump scares and translation quality that detracted from the overall ambiance, many found the oppressive and creepy atmosphere to be a standout feature, effectively building tension throughout gameplay. Overall, the game successfully evokes a sense of dread and unease, making it a compelling choice for fans of atmospheric horror.
- “Great atmosphere, scary without cheap jump scares - check it out!”
- “I think the lidar thing you use to navigate the darkness was a very cool gameplay mechanic but my favorite part of this was the atmosphere and sound design combined with incredible voice acting.”
- “The voidness does a strong job creating an oppressive atmosphere, and as a fan of scanner sombre it's interesting to compare and contrast the differences between the two titles.”
- “The core concept of using a particle scan to visualize the world is innovative, though the horror atmosphere is less effective once you realize the environment is composed largely of red particles and the monster's AI is quite limited, allowing you to easily outrun it or hide in its immediate vicinity without consequence.”
- “It looks like English is not their first language, and the writing quality (the lyrical prose) is almost comically bad, which breaks up the atmosphere of an otherwise pretty tense game.”
- “This title has so much potential but sadly relies too much on jump scares instead of an unsettling atmosphere.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the immersive visuals and art style, while others criticize performance issues, bugs, and a lack of graphical options. Many users noted repetitive assets and limited interactivity in the settings menu, leading to frustration. Overall, while the graphics can be impressive, they are marred by technical problems that detract from the experience.
- “Graphics can be a bit trippy due to lidar but incredible!”
- “Awesome graphics and movement of the game though.”
- “The graphics and sound design are top-notch, creating a truly immersive experience that will leave you feeling like you're trapped in a nightmare.”
- “Graphics are buggy no matter which setting you have them on.”
- “Plus, the same assets and graphics are everywhere within the game, making it not so fun to play because there’s nothing new to explore or see.”
- “I did have a moment where the graphics failed to load during a load screen and then one other time where it crashed on me.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, contributing to a sense of tension and creepiness. While the soundtrack is noted as fantastic and well-integrated, some users pointed out a lack of dynamic soundscapes to build tension. Overall, the voice acting and music stand out as the most appreciated elements of the game.
- “The certain elements of the music, the voice acting, and the audio were amazing.”
- “Amazing job with the soundtrack; it fits perfectly into the game and adds a bit of extra creepiness.”
- “The music does its work and manages to put some tension on the atmosphere.”
- “There is very little of ramping up the soundtrack to increase tension or unique use of the lidar feature to disorient the player.”
- “Overall, the only thing I actually liked about this game was the voice acting and the music.”
- “Little to no music.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by numerous technical glitches, including black screens and control issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. Users report persistent bugs across various settings, affecting graphics and overall performance, despite some positive aspects like atmosphere and jumpscares. Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent, with many players experiencing significant issues that detract from the experience.
- “My only complaint is that loud does not equal scary, and reaching base 2 glitches the game to a black screen where you have to alt+F4 to fix it. Take notice of your volume before you start; you can't adjust it once you're in.”
- “Graphics are buggy no matter which setting you have them on.”
- “The game has some minor glitches that made me almost quit at one point out of frustration until I rebooted and the missing tutorial showed up the second time through.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players have reported significant performance issues in certain areas of the game, particularly at "spoilers base 2," where frame rates drop drastically despite high-end hardware like the 4070 series. While some areas run smoothly, the inconsistent optimization suggests that further improvements are needed to ensure a stable experience across different settings.
- “Performance-wise, with the void, I get around 110 fps with a bunch of particles and 240 with almost none, which is great for a solo dev.”
- “In the intro, I was running on the highest possible settings (I have a 4070 Super & 64GB of RAM), but roughly halfway through the game, when I first entered an area no longer in the void, the performance issues reared up.”
- “For some reason at Spoilers Base 2, I get around 10 fps at lowest at ultra and 20 at lowest at medium, which is concerning given my 4070 Ti.”
- “In the intro, I was running on the highest possible settings (I have a 4070 Super & 64GB of RAM), but roughly halfway through the game, when I first entered an area no longer in the void, the performance issues reared up. I lowered my graphics all the way to the lowest without much change.”
- “Performance-wise, with the void, I get around 110 FPS with a bunch of particles and 240 with almost none, which is great for a solo dev. But for some reason, at Spoilers Base 2, I get around 10 FPS at lowest at ultra and 20 at lowest at medium (I didn't test low as 10 between medium and ultra says enough) pretty commonly. Since I have a 4070 Ti, I believe these performance issues should be looked at.”
- “The following may not happen to you as I am not sure if it was a hiccup in my rig or the game optimization.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest that the humor in the game could be improved by avoiding early exposure to negative elements and refining the character animations to prevent them from resembling overly silly or awkward movements.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The quirky characters and their witty dialogue add a delightful layer of humor that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest. This aspect contributes significantly to its long-term appeal and engagement.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every run feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive and uninspired.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the monetization aspect of the game, focusing instead on the positive impact of the lidar system on gameplay. Therefore, no clear summary regarding monetization can be drawn from the provided text.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding mechanics, noting that they are enjoyable and well-paced, preventing the experience from becoming tedious before the game concludes.

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The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game is a casual shooter game with horror theme.

The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game.

The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game was released on October 30, 2023.

The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game was developed by Steelkrill Studio.

The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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