Washout

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Washout is a single player action game. It was developed by akhsotoen and was released on May 21, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Washout is a single-player, first-person horror game. Trapped in a flooded labyrinth inspired by the Bathroom Maze aesthetic, the player must find a way out while evading an unnatural threat — an anomalous Washing Machine whose behavior defies all logic. Each playthrough offers a unique experience thanks to procedurally generated levels. With limited visibility, sound becomes your most crucial …

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a creepy atmosphere and unique enemy concept, providing a tense horror experience.
The maze environment is dynamic and keeps players on edge, enhancing the overall horror experience.
The art style and sound design contribute to a nostalgic and immersive horror vibe reminiscent of early 2000s horror games.

The gameplay is very short and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring and repetitive.
The maze design is simplistic and can be confusing, leading to frustration rather than challenge.
There are no settings or options to adjust gameplay, and the mechanics can feel unbalanced, making it too easy to escape the pursuing enemy.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, featuring easy navigation through a straightforward maze and basic chase mechanics rather than jump scares. However, players note that the experience is brief and lacks depth, with some expressing disappointment in the limited gameplay content despite the appealing shooting mechanics. Overall, the game is rated around 5/10 due to its ease of play and short duration.
- “The maze itself is fairly simple to navigate, making the gameplay accessible and easy to complete.”
- “And the shooting mechanics are very beautiful.”
- “The experience is brief and does not rely on jump scares, instead focusing on basic chase mechanics.”
- “Overall, I would rate Washout a 5/10, taking into account its ease of gameplay, short time commitment, and the cost of the game.”
- “Right now, hardly any gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a tense and creepy environment, featuring endless flooded mazes that evoke a sense of dread. The unique enemies and the use of green color rendering enhance the overall gloominess, creating an immersive and frightening experience that keeps players on edge.
- “Creepy flooded maze, unique enemy, and tense atmosphere.”
- “The mazes are endless, still flooded, gloomy and atmospheric, but at the same time frightening.”
- “The game's atmosphere is really creepy and keeps you on edge.”
- “I also really liked the green color rendering; the atmosphere is just heating up.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability, with users expressing skepticism about its ability to engage players for multiple playthroughs.
- “I doubt there is much replayability for this game.”
- “The game lacks the depth needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their unique and baffling art style, contributing to a well-crafted horror experience. Players appreciate the cool visuals and creative enemy designs, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- “Well-made horror, nice to play, cool graphics, super cool enemy concept.”
- “Baffling art style.”