Unmourned

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Unmourned is a single player survival simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by codebrosstudio and was released on November 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Unmourned is a single-player first-person psychological horror simulation offering an intriguing story and atmospheric, immersive gameplay. Players follow Jason as he uncovers dark paranormal secrets hidden within his new home, shifting between reality and haunting visions to unravel a tragic past. With good graphics and tense mechanics, survival depends on confronting the darkness or succumbing to it.

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story28 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and sound design, creating a deeply immersive horror atmosphere.
It offers a variety of well-executed jump scares and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of popular horror titles like Visage and Outlast.
The storyline is intriguing and keeps players engaged, with many players praising the emotional depth and unexpected twists.

The game suffers from pacing issues, with many players feeling that the story loses focus and becomes chaotic in the latter half.
There are criticisms regarding the lack of originality, as it heavily borrows elements from other horror games without adding significant new ideas.
Some players found the game to be overpriced for its short length, with many suggesting it would be better received at a lower price point.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with many praising its strong start and engaging atmosphere, but criticizing its later sections for losing focus and coherence. While some players found the narrative compelling and immersive, others felt it became disjointed and dragged on, leading to a less satisfying conclusion. Overall, the story is seen as a blend of intriguing elements and missed opportunities, with a notable divide in player experiences regarding its execution.
- “Wonderful game, great visual effects, sound design, and story.”
- “The storyline progresses smoothly and there are some excellent curveballs that are thrown your way as you play.”
- “But the game was a perfect balance of dread fueled with a compelling story, jumpscares, and a very unique but powerful message at the end.”
- “The story started out really strong, but towards the 2-3 hour mark it lost its plot and started taking an 'Outlast' approach, which if it was left out, I have no doubt this would have been an amazing title.”
- “However, the last third or so does drag on and the story, despite the connection in the end, just feels like it turns into a completely different game.”
- “The storyline felt like the devs couldn't really make up their mind as to where they wanted to take the story, and then the ending felt slapped on at the end of 1-2 hours of random nonsense.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The gameplay of this title spans approximately 4 to 8 hours, offering a mix of smooth mechanics and engaging puzzles that keep players entertained without becoming overly complex. While some elements, like chaotic locations and certain mechanics, lack depth, the overall experience is enhanced by solid performance, a heavy atmosphere, and effective jump scares. Many players appreciate the game's homage to other horror titles while maintaining its unique identity, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay itself was smooth as butter, no bugs or glitches.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and the puzzles are just puzzle-y enough to keep you engaged and not frustrated.”
- “A lot of influence taken from other games (Visage, Madison, and Outlast) but the atmosphere and gameplay was still lots of fun.”
- “The locations feel like a chaotic mix, and mechanics such as insanity or rooms designed to protect from paranormal phenomena have no real purpose and are never properly developed.”
- “Overall very goofy scares and threats, when things get heated... and the random asset store paintings with some AI-generated ones that completely don't fit with others... it just doesn't hold together in unity to deliver atmosphere, or story, or gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is not too complex.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their high fidelity and impressive realism, significantly enhancing the overall horror experience. Players noted the stunning visuals, creative jump scares, and immersive atmosphere, with many praising the seamless transitions and attention to detail. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing to a captivating and intense gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are very impressive and enhance the horror experience.”
- “The atmosphere was intense, the sound design is incredibly immersive, and the graphics are stunning.”
- “The graphics were so realistic and the artwork of agony and pain were simply chef's kiss.”
- “On my RTX 5090, with textures at ultra and most other graphics on high (volumetric on low and AA turned off), I was getting anywhere from 65-90 frames per second.”
- “The graphics were so realistic, and the artwork depicting agony and pain was simply chef's kiss.”
- “The seamless transitions and crazy visuals created a feeling that every time I turned around, something was going to happen... and something always did.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its deep, unsettling horror, enhanced by high-quality graphics, immersive sound design, and effective use of tension and jumpscares. Many reviewers noted its similarities to other horror titles like "Visage" and "Madison," highlighting the game's ability to create a compelling and intense experience, despite some inconsistencies in visual cohesion. Overall, the combination of a tragic story, strong audio-visual elements, and well-executed scares contributes to a memorable and engaging atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere is creepy and the jumpscares are good and not overly done.”
- “The atmosphere is deeply unsettling and immediately reminded me of Visage, especially the Madison chapter with its slow-burn tension and psychological horror.”
- “Overall very goofy scares and threats, when things get heated... and the random asset store paintings with some AI-generated ones that completely don't fit with others... it just doesn't hold together in unity to deliver atmosphere, or story, or gameplay.”
- “I overall enjoyed some of the horror atmosphere (there were way too many random lame jump scares though), the voice acting was great, and they did have some really fun ideas, but I am so confused with how they ended things.”
- “The atmosphere was intense, the sound design is incredibly immersive, and the graphics are stunning.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance immersion and elevate the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers praising it as "top tier" and "killer." The soundtrack, combined with effective sound effects, significantly contributes to the game's tension and emotional impact, making it a standout feature that complements the excellent graphics and engaging storyline. Overall, the music is considered a key element that enriches the horror experience.
- “The music, along with the various sound effects, contribute greatly to the immersion.”
- “The music immersed me in each storyline and heightened every jump scare.”
- “The environment and the tension it creates is incredible, with the audio and unsettling music creating a creepy and disturbing ambience as well.”
- “Music score was killer.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users praise its solid gameplay and good graphics, some note that performance could be improved, particularly regarding motion controller support.
- “The graphics are pretty good and the game is well optimized.”
- “Performance was solid, graphics were great.”
- “Solid gameplay and performance.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is highly praised, with players reporting a smooth gameplay experience free of bugs, glitches, or lags, which is particularly impressive given that it is the developers' first title.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers only about four hours of gameplay, leading to a consensus that it lacks significant replayability, which has disappointed some players. Despite this, there is hope for future titles from the developer that could improve on this aspect.
- “There are only 4 hours of gameplay for a $30 game ($26.99 with the discount) with no replayability.”
- “It's a shame there isn't much replayability, but I hope the developer can come back with another game similar to this!”