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They Left Us Here

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72%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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They Left Us Here is a single player survival simulation game with horror, thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by SCH GAMING and was released on May 25, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

"They Left Us Here" is a Sci-Fi Horror Game where you explore an abandoned Space Station escaping roaming horrors ready to terminate while you search for your identity. You awaken with no memories, no instructions, and no escape in sight. The crew is gone. The halls are empty. Only flickering lights and locked doors remain. As you search for answers, you uncover cryptic puzzles, bro…

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
story8 positive mentions
character development1 negative mentions
  • Excellent atmosphere and sound design that creates a tense, creepy sci-fi horror experience without relying heavily on cheap jump scares.
  • Intriguing story and strong worldbuilding with effective environmental storytelling, drawing players into the abandoned space station setting.
  • Smooth gameplay with sensible puzzles integrated into the narrative, supported by polished graphics and immersive music.
  • The game is relatively short and may leave players wanting more content and deeper exploration opportunities.
  • Performance issues including low framerates and crashes reported by some players, along with uncomfortable sprint controls.
  • Puzzles can be too simple and linear, sometimes feeling like a key-finding simulator with predictable enemy AI lacking challenge.

  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The story in this game is intriguing and atmospheric, effectively conveyed through notes, journals, and environmental storytelling, creating a tense sci-fi experience. However, while many appreciate the backstory and mood, some find it somewhat underwhelming or needing multiple playthroughs to fully grasp, and feel it could benefit from deeper exploration and character development. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay and ambiance well, with a compelling twist that resonates with players.

    • “The game really pulls you in with the story and the music.”
    • “It ticked all the boxes for me: intriguing story, detailed sound design, lovely music, stunning visuals, scary and tense moments, outer space, and the old analog/digital feel of Alien.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, the story is interesting and I really liked how the puzzles make sense in the narrative.”
    • “I enjoyed playing the game and was fully invested in finding out what happened on the ship, but it just felt a little flat to me and I think it could have been improved considering the atmosphere and potential storyline was decent.”
    • “Maybe that's because the story was solely provided by notes and journal entries, or the lack of any real exploration, or not enough character development.”
    • “The designs were nice and I loved the atmosphere, but the horror and the actual story I didn't get all that much.”

  • atmosphere

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    79% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy, tense, and immersive sci-fi horror vibe, effectively using dark environments and sound design to create suspense without relying on cheap jump scares. While the story and gameplay elements may feel underdeveloped or flat to some, the strong, unsettling atmosphere remains the standout and most compelling aspect of the experience.

    • “The atmosphere and sound design are the best parts, and the abandoned space station setting feels creepy without relying too much on cheap jumpscares.”
    • “I just finished playing They Left Us Here and it was honestly one of the most atmospheric indie horror experiences I’ve played in a while.”
    • “Awesome atmosphere, nice and not repetitive/forced jumpscares, makes you sit at the edge of your seat the whole time.”
    • “I enjoyed playing the game and was fully invested in finding out what happened on the ship, but it just felt a little flat to me. I think the atmosphere could have been improved considering the potential storyline was decent.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    82% positive mentions, 18% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are consistently praised for their stunning visuals, detailed design, and dark, atmospheric aesthetic that perfectly complements the game's suspenseful and immersive setting. Combined with top-notch sound design, the visuals create a compelling and richly realized environment that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Wonderfully designed enemies and level aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics and the atmosphere are top notch.”
    • “In-game graphics look fantastic, with a really great vibe.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay features classic survival horror mechanics with puzzles involving finding objects, keys, and codes to progress, complemented by a tense atmosphere and a hostile AI. While some find the mechanics familiar and somewhat uninspired, many appreciate the smooth gameplay, coherent puzzles, and engaging psychological horror elements. Overall, it is considered a solid and enjoyable experience within its genre.

    • “The gameplay is where the survival horror comes into play, requiring us to find keys, codes, or tools to progress through the game, as well as avoid a rogue AI that doesn't seem particularly friendly.”
    • “For an indie horror game, this is a really solid project and definitely worth trying if you enjoy psychological horror and tense gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, the story is interesting, and I really liked how the puzzles make sense in the narrative.”
    • “The game mechanics are nothing new either, with notes, posters, and computer logs providing the story, and puzzles involving finding objects and key combinations to open doors and safes.”
    • “Gameplay is kind of uninspired.”
    • “The gameplay is where the survival horror comes in to play, requiring us to find keys, codes or tools to progress through the game, as well as avoid a rogue AI that doesn't seem particularly friendly.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful ending theme and atmospheric sounds, which effectively convey the narrative and evoke strong feelings of tension and immersion, especially in the abandoned space station setting. Players found the experience uniquely moving and memorable.

    • “The ending theme was a really nice touch and made the final moments feel more emotional.”
    • “I especially liked the harrowing sounds the rogue AI makes as it scared and killed me multiple times, and the ending theme, which is truly emotional and perfectly conveyed the narrative theme of the game.”
    • “It really made me feel lost in an abandoned space station.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is thoughtfully crafted, enhancing the immersive and eerie atmosphere with well-timed, impactful tracks. Combined with detailed sound design, it effectively complements the story and visuals, intensifying suspense and tension.

    • “The game really pulls you in with the story and the music.”
    • “It ticked all the boxes for me: intriguing story, detailed sound design, lovely music, stunning visuals, scary and tense moments, outer space, and the old analog/digital feel of Alien.”
    • “Barely any music, but when it hits, it's impactful.”
    • “The sounds and music really added to the creepy setting.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without performance issues, softlocks, or bugs, providing a seamless experience.

    • “The game looks great, has good sound design and I didn't encounter any performance issues.”
    • “Runs smoothly and I didn't find any softlocks or bugs.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users feel that character development is lacking, attributing this to the story being told mainly through notes and journal entries, with limited exploration of characters.

    • “Maybe, that's because the story was solely provided by notes and journal entries, or the lack of any real exploration, or not enough character development.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Grinding is generally seen as manageable and engaging, with fetch quests that feel purposeful and avoid tedium.

    • “Decent fetch-quest mechanics (e.g. they make sense and are not tedious).”
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Play Times

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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They Left Us Here is a survival simulation game with horror, thriller and science fiction themes. Common tags for They Left Us Here include first-person, indie, linear, surreal, psychological and others.

They Left Us Here is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing They Left Us Here.

They Left Us Here was released on May 25, 2026.

They Left Us Here was developed by SCH GAMING.

They Left Us Here has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked They Left Us Here for its story but disliked it for its music.

They Left Us Here is a single player game.

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