Too Well Hidden

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Too Well Hidden is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Runebox Studio and was released on March 27, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

A found footage horror game about two sisters who often play hide and seek in their family home, recording everything with their mother's VHS camera. What begins innocently, soon turns disturbing, when it becomes clear that something is terribly wrong.

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Excellent atmosphere with immersive audio and VHS-style visuals creating a tense and unsettling horror experience.
Well-executed jump scares that are effective without being overused, contributing to a genuinely creepy playthrough.
Compelling and mysterious story that gradually comes together, engaging players who enjoy piecing narrative elements without heavy handholding.

Some technical issues and bugs disrupt gameplay, including interaction problems and confusing puzzle moments.
The game can be very dark at times, making it hard to see and occasionally frustrating.
Short length with minimal objectives or guidance may lead to confusion and reduce replay value for some players.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its emotional impact, psychological depth, and strong, creepy atmosphere that effectively engages players. While some desire more story content during gameplay, the narrative's sad and immersive nature, combined with well-placed scares, makes it a standout aspect of the game.
- “This game had a good story with plenty of unique game mechanics contributing to a well-rounded short story.”
- “I really love an indie horror game where I can get immersed and interact with what is happening in the game while also piecing together the story without being fully spoon fed.”
- “My only complaint is I wish we got a little more story while actually playing.”
- “Gameplay is a bit strange but I guess it is like hide and seek after all (you have to seek the object/interaction that will advance the story).”
- “While it has some confusing moments with puzzles and lighting, the story hits hard and makes for a genuinely creepy playthrough.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a creepy, eerie atmosphere that effectively builds tension through its found-footage style and psychological storytelling. The VHS aesthetics and sound design enhance the immersive experience, making the atmosphere the standout feature despite some simple jumpscares. Overall, it offers a compelling blend of sadness and horror that deeply engages players.
- “The game does a great job of building tension through its disturbing narrative and found-footage atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is easily the best part of the game.”
- “It focuses heavily on the psychological storytelling and creepy atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth and intuitive, combining unique mechanics that effectively support the story progression. While it may feel slightly unconventional, akin to a hide-and-seek style, it is clean and contributes to an engaging experience enhanced by well-timed scares.
- “Between the story, the clean gameplay, and those well-timed scares, it’s an easy recommendation.”
- “This game had a good story with plenty of unique game mechanics contributing to a well-rounded short story.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I didn’t run into any issues.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a consistently smooth and glitch-free experience, providing stable performance throughout gameplay.
- “Everything felt smooth, no hiccups, no glitches—just a solid experience all the way through.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their immersive and otherworldly quality, delivering a fantastic supernatural experience that users rate very highly.
- “Visuals are out of this world, it's mega immersive and a fantastic supernatural experience, 10/10 :)”