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This is Interesting is a single player role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Scott Jund and was released on April 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique psychological horror experience with a strong focus on atmosphere, mood, and player-driven discovery.
Engaging puzzle and mystery gameplay that rewards observation, experimentation, and repeated playthroughs to uncover multiple endings and narrative layers.
Developer shows dedication and responsiveness with regular updates and bug fixes; the game is considered a well-crafted passion project with humor and meaningful storytelling.

Repetitive gameplay loop and visiting the same areas multiple times may feel tedious or directionless, especially in the early stages.
Some puzzles and mechanics can be confusing or obscure without clear feedback, and occasional frustrations come from movement controls or dark, hard-to-navigate areas.
Lack of settings menu (including volume and brightness controls) and minor bugs affect the user experience; certain chase sequences and forced resets can be frustrating.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The game's story is delivered in a fragmented, subtle manner that requires players to piece together clues and interpretations over multiple playthroughs, creating a rewarding and engaging metanarrative experience. Its dark, atmospheric setting and multiple endings motivate repeated exploration, with the evolving narrative being widely praised as the game's strongest and most compelling aspect despite some minor disconnected story threads.
- “This is a great little puzzle game; I love how pieces of the story are spread around so that you can slowly put it all together yourself, and even at the end of it, there's one more surprise that I'm still not sure what it means.”
- “The narrative and story were easily my favorite part and motivated me to go through the game numerous times to get each ending and see how my choices affected the outcome of the game.”
- “While the story was engaging during the game, piecing together all of the different shards at the very end felt even better.”
- “Rather than delivering a clear storyline, the game offers pieces—environmental clues, recurring elements, and subtle shifts in tone—that players must interpret on their own.”
- “The story didn't make much sense at first, but upon completion all the pieces fall in place excellently.”
- “There are also a couple of story threads that don't really seem to tie into the overall plot and exist just to exist, but I didn't find it overly distracting.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The gameplay blends exploration and light puzzle-solving with an emphasis on understanding systems rather than mastering mechanics, creating a unique and engaging loop that some find repetitive but well-paced given the game's length. Unexplained mechanics encourage player discovery, enhancing the experience for fans of knowledge-driven gameplay, though subsequent playthroughs focus more on story expansion than changing gameplay. While not the game's strongest aspect, the gameplay is appreciated for its originality and integration with the narrative, especially considering ongoing developer improvements.
- “Gameplay blends exploration with light puzzle elements, though neither is presented in a conventional way.”
- “I enjoyed the writing very much, and the gameplay loop of figuring out what to do to get all of the figurative puzzle pieces to fit was great.”
- “Certain gameplay mechanics are not explained to you, and you must figure them out to proceed.”
- “The somewhat lackluster gameplay and repetitiveness is made up for with the game's story and metanarrative structure, culminating in a great finale.”
- “Subsequent playthroughs don't really change up the gameplay in major ways, but rather expand on the story, such as with providing new dialogue or giving you different options to progress (some of the time).”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its effective, unsettling mood created through minimalist presentation, music, and ambient storytelling rather than jump scares. While some find the sparse design occasionally leads to uncertainty about progress, the blend of dread, cryptic messaging, and dry humor keeps players engaged and motivated to explore the story across multiple playthroughs. Overall, the atmosphere is considered one of the game's strongest and most compelling aspects.
- “Atmosphere is one of the game’s strongest aspects.”
- “The game's story and atmosphere are definitely its biggest draws and they keep you motivated to go through the game numerous times to uncover the truth about what is really happening, using subsequent playthroughs that connect to each other.”
- “The build-up to the ending with the game's atmosphere, ambiance and shattered story ended in a great culmination that I really enjoyed.”
- “The minimalist presentation, while effective for atmosphere, can also feel sparse, and the lack of clear feedback may lead to moments of uncertainty about whether progress is being made.”
- “Its atmosphere was genuinely unsettling at first (though I am admittedly very much not great at stomach horror) but settled into an almost familiar routine by the end.”
- “It showed theming, an understanding of solo limitations, and still creating an atmosphere of oppression, confusion, and dread in certain cases.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics, while not flashy or cutting-edge, are charming and well-suited to the game's storytelling and atmosphere. Created with RPG Maker, the art style is decent and impressive given its development by a single passionate creator. Overall, visuals support the game's mood effectively without relying on high-end graphics.
- “The art style is decent and the work of a single developer doing this as a passion project is impressive.”
- “I haven't been able to play the game all the way through yet (only an hour in), but I enjoy the art style, story, and the process of unraveling what I am and where I'm going in this ocean of chaos.”
- “The graphics are about as good as you can get for RPG Maker, and the music was also great.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by dry, subtle wit that enhances the overall atmosphere and enjoyment. Players appreciate the well-placed comedic touches, adding charm without overshadowing the story or gameplay. Overall, the humor is considered solid and well-executed, contributing positively to the experience.
- “Good puzzles, good atmosphere, and the occasional bit of dry humor from the developer that I unfortunately love to death.”
- “It's a decently fun game and finding out what stats do was actually interesting; the humor is also pretty solid.”
- “Was very fun, Scott's sound designs are always great, loved the small bits of humor, an amazing job at making a movie story with so little disposition; couldn't have been happier with how it turned out.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional experience is deeply cerebral, evoking complex feelings that range from self-reflection to a sense of intellectual challenge. Players appreciate the mystery and puzzle-solving elements that provoke both confidence and humility, enhancing engagement.
- “Between the lines – that’s where the value of a cerebral and emotional experience comes from.”
- “There is a lot of mystery here and figuring it out has both made me feel smart at times and stupid at other times, which is a good thing.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong replayability, offering a fun and engaging experience with a compelling story that encourages multiple playthroughs. Its relatively short length makes it easy to revisit without feeling repetitive.
- “Without spoiling anything, I'll just say this -- it's a fun game with a lot of replayability.”
- “Nice short game with replayability and an interesting story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, successfully setting the intended mood, while being praised as high quality, especially for an RPG Maker title.
- “There are no jumpscares beyond flashing green text (and I'm willing to admit those did make me jump a couple times) and instead go for atmosphere and music to bring the mood to where they want you to be.”
- “The graphics are about as good as you can get for RPG Maker, and the music was also great.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and repetitive, especially when repeatedly performing the same tasks to optimize stats. This can detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “The game becomes rather tedious as you go around for the 10th time trying to min-max stats by doing the same things over and over.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its impressive and smooth performance.
- “Pog performance indeed”

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This is Interesting is a role playing game with horror and mystery themes.

This is Interesting is available on PC and Windows.

This is Interesting was released on April 21, 2025.

This is Interesting was developed by Scott Jund.

This is Interesting has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked This is Interesting for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

This is Interesting is a single player game.

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