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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Developer Jesse Makkonen
Distraint is an indie psychological horror game developed and published by Finnish indie developer Jesse Makkonen in 2015. In November 2018, the game received an update called Distraint: Deluxe Edition. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
231 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
168 positive · 18 negative
95% range 85–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 168 | 18 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 0 | 29 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,497 of 2,783 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 163 yes, 18 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 181 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (12,049 of 12,944 positive).
Players praise the game's emotional storytelling and dark atmosphere. [1][2][3] Some find the puzzles frustrating, especially time-based ones. [4][5][6] A few reviewers criticize the story as shallow or the gameplay as too simple. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [6]
Honestly one of the worst "games" I've ever played. Its a walking simulator filled with insane moon-logic puzzles, all laid atop the most stupid, I'm 14-and-this-is-deep story imaginable. 0/10 honestly awful.
- [1]
DISTRAINT is one of those games that proves you don't need great graphics, jumpscares or a huge world to make horror work. It's quiet, uncomfortable and surprisingly emotional. The story stuck with me long after I finished it. Really glad I played this one.
- [12]
Easy to suggest! 7/10 Heavy atmosphere. Simple puzzles, and a short experience. For the price, it does exactly what it promises. Worth it if you enjoy dark, narrative games. What comes around goes around. Plays perfectly on Steam Deck and controller — no issues. Time to 100%: ~2 hours
- [4]
This game is really well made. You will get hooked to continue playing till the end. However, started from middle of the game, there are a number of time-based puzzles. Some requires very fast series of actions. The worst thing is the current guide posted in Steam gives the wrong solution. The timing is very tight. You can't just think, guess while the timer was started. It will timeout before you finish. You will …
- [2]
2D adventure game with elements of psychological horror, in which you are a young man named Price facing the consequences of his actions as he robs people of their possessions ✅Good, engaging storyline and, for me, a surprising ending ✅Funny dialogues of our main character ✅There are often places where we can save the game ✅Dark, atmospheric mood – such games are the best ✅Good sound design and matching to the place …
Summarised from 34 of the 223 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
90% of the 181 Steam reviewers we collected recommend DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition. The complaint that keeps coming up: frustrating time-based puzzles. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The PC version of the game has received "generally favorable reviews" on the review aggregator website Metacritic, while its Nintendo Switch version has received "mixed or average" reviews. Adventure Gamers pointed out how the game rarely uses jumpscares, and instead focuses on creating a tense atmosphere with "slow-burning horror". They praised how the game's graphics, as well as the music, enhanced the dread. Meanwhile, their criticism focused on clunky inventory controls, overly simple puzzles and mistranslations. Overall, they described it as "a modest but oddly compelling adventure steeped in perpetual darkness". Chaz Miller, writing for Twinfinite, noted the game relied on tension,…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 231 · most liked first[CLOSED] [STEAM] Christmas Steam Key Giveaway -- Part 3. Okay, some really good games in this batch! As before, send me a list of up to 5 games, and at the end of the day I will try to fairly distribute the keys. (I marked my own favourites with 🎅, but your tastes may be different.) Also check out [Part 1](https://lemmy.ca/post/35563409) and [Part 2](https://lemmy.ca/post/35607838), which still have many keys left. - Damned - ~~Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble~~ - Dark Angels:…
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neutral · AI labelView post →DISTRAINT is one of those games that proves you don't need great graphics, jumpscares or a huge world to make horror work. It's quiet, uncomfortable and surprisingly emotional. The story stuck with me long after I finished it. Really glad I played this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2D adventure game with elements of psychological horror, in which you are a young man named Price facing the consequences of his actions as he robs people of their possessions ✅Good, engaging storyline and, for me, a surprising ending ✅Funny dialogues of our main character ✅There are often places where we can save the game ✅Dark, atmospheric mood – such games are the best ✅Good sound design and matching to the place where we are ✅The graphics are of good quality, with an artistic style…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will release Without a Dawn in three days! Meanwhile, I'm running a custom sale on Steam for my DISTRAINT -series: store.steampowered.com/bundle/10006... Getting these for 2,19€ is a steal! 😍 #steam #indiegame #game #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →@jessemakkonen.com is also the creator of Distraint, Heal, and Afterdream - each game dives deep into the human psyche. Without a Dawn is his most personal work yet. #indiedev #gamecreator #indiegames #withoutadawn Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Listen on: Spotify: bit.ly/43TOUE8
neutral · AI labelView post →Rachael interviews @jessemakkonen.com, a solo indie game developer from Finland, and creator of titles such as Without a Dawn, Afterdream, and Distraint. #Indiegames #GameDev #DeveloperInterview indie-hive.com/jesse-makkon...
neutral · AI labelView post →DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is now available on Android and iOS! This is the best version of the game, ported and published by @clickteam.bsky.social 🔥 #distraint #android #ios #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →Someone start a petition for DISTRAINT 3, and if it gets enough attention, it shall be my next game! 😎 #distraint
neutral · AI labelView post →Let me start by saying: When I got this game (for free), I didn't give it a cent, and it was sitting in my forgotten Steam library... Until "someone" (you know exactly who you are, I don't even need to write it :P) pointed out to me that it was worth playing. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3662694479 It's a very story-driven game, so I'll skip over it and focus on the rest. It may look like a horror game, and it's even labeled as such, but it's not; I see it more as a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2 winners • pick from 250+ Steam keys. Launch lineup: SEUM: Speedrunners From Hell, DISTRAINT 2, State of Mind. Ends Apr 13 @ 10PM ET. Enter: thealabaster.one/giveaways?ut... Reply with your pick. #GameGiveaway #SteamKeys #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Distraint is an indie psychological horror adventure game developed by @jesse_makkonen that introduces us to a character named Price. He is a distrainor in the game who seizes the properties of people in order to secure the partnership with the famous company he works with. In this story, his humanity is at stake. I won't go into the details of the rest of it, so I'll leave it up to your interpretation. This game has simple gameplay focused on interacting with people, items, and solving simple…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly one of the worst "games" I've ever played. Its a walking simulator filled with insane moon-logic puzzles, all laid atop the most stupid, I'm 14-and-this-is-deep story imaginable. 0/10 honestly awful.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚨Stream starting in 13 minutes!🚨 Today we will try to find the remaining missing trophies in Distraint! We already played through the game twice so let's hope three times is indeed the charm! In today's episode: Platinum dreams... Link in the comments!👇 #ENVtuber #PNGTuber #IndieHorror #IndieGame
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨Stream starting in 13 minutes!🚨 Today is Friday, which means it's Fright day! Let's start a new adventure in the 2D horror game, Distraint! What horrors await us? Join us to find out! In today's episode: The price of humanity... Link in the comments!👇 #ENVtuber #IndieHorror #IndieGame
neutral · AI labelView post →Small pixelated horror. Story is done well and spooky, unsettling atmosphere is worth recommendation. Not much else to say here except prepare for sequel! Similar games: Home, Claire, Count Lucanor, Yomawari, Knock Knock.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never thought this 2D horror game will be so good. good horror style with great story and nice plot twist. impressive part is that only one person made this game. 10/10 you need to play indie games like this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2 winners • 250+ Steam keys. Community favorites: BioShock Remastered + DISTRAINT 2 (plus Killing Floor 2 + Rocket Rats). Ends Apr 13 @ 10PM ET. Enter: thealabaster.one/giveaways?ut... Reply with your pick. #GameGiveaway #IndieGames #HorrorGames
neutral · AI labelView post →Easy to suggest! 7/10 Heavy atmosphere. Simple puzzles, and a short experience. For the price, it does exactly what it promises. Worth it if you enjoy dark, narrative games. What comes around goes around. Plays perfectly on Steam Deck and controller — no issues. Time to 100%: ~2 hours
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well… Distraint 1+2 and Afterdream are the point and click ones. Heal is less horror more emotional puzzle game. Without a Dawn is more psychological text based (+beautiful ascii art) horror adventure. Originally was planning to get them all done on the 1st but it landed on a DnD day 😅
neutral · AI labelView post →1 winner • pick from 150+ Steam keys. Game lineup: Neo Cab + Guts and Glory (plus DISTRAINT 2 + Janosik 2). Ends tomorrow, May 4 @ 10PM ET. Enter: thealabaster.one/giveaways?ut... Reply with your pick. #GameGiveaway #IndieGames #NarrativeGames
neutral · AI labelView post →Heya folks, here's a one-off short featuring an indie visual novel called Without a Dawn by Jesse Makkonen. I'm a big fan of Jesse's horror games, ever since I played the first Distraint game when it launched. Picked this one up yesterday #withoutadawn #videogames #indiegames #visualnovel #shorts
neutral · AI labelView post →Dark, Thoughtful, and Paw-Full of Consequences If you love dark narrative games that actually teach you something, this one hits hard.🖤 I first played this on my phone years ago, and the moment I saw it on Steam I bought it again. The story’s eerie, emotional, and full of “oh… no” moments. I kept hoping I could save him from being like his boss's, but some lessons are meant to be felt, not avoided. As someone in the comments said, this game is all about what comes around goes around.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is meant to be a message about disregarding morals and the consequences of doing so. The obvious flaw is the fact that Price's actions were never immoral in the first place, nor is his story a good example of the aforementioned message. Besides, Price's worries seem... greatly exaggerated, to say the least. I don't think that evicting a single person from their house would result in bloody, borderline insane delusions filled with gore and cannibalism. I mean, what? From the moment…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is the proof that you don't need flashy graphics to leave a lasting mark. Creepy, clever, and surprisingly emotional, it sucked me in from start to finish. It's like a spooky pixel-art punch to the feelings—with just the right amount of "what have I done?!" Highly recommended! Follow us for more [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45113328-Awesome-Adventure-Friends/] Awesome Adventures!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been absolutely pounding out games recently. Distraint 1 done and done. Horror game asking the question: "What if debt collectors were evil?" Genuinely horrifying to consider living in such a world. #blutoid
positive · AI labelView post →2 winners • pick from 250+ Steam keys. Prize sampler: Neo Cab + DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition (plus Syberia 2 + Bionic Commando). Ends Apr 13 @ 10PM ET. Enter: thealabaster.one/giveaways?ut... Reply with your pick. #GameGiveaway #NarrativeGames #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →#madewithfusion developer Jesse Makkonen 10 yrs ago released Distraint, a psychological horror game. With over 7,287 reviews it has proven to be a excellent example of a #horror game made with CT's tools much like the venerated #FNaF series. Article: www.patreon.com/posts/madewi...
neutral · AI labelView post →I recently got the platinum trophy of Distraint, and I greatly enjoyed playing this game. It is a carefully crafted experience, discussing difficult topics like growing old, the value of humanity, and what people are willing to give up for money. 💸 Give it a look if you want, now on sale on Steam! 👇
positive · AI labelView post →What is the first word you notice? [ #VSky | #ENVtuber | #IndieHorrorGame | #Distraint ]
neutral · AI labelView post →week at a glance : some shadows over loathing, some fallout then a fresh Core Keeper save to check the update, continuing to HDZ and to wrap up the week with Distraint, the Saturday game I couldn't play this weekend cuz I was sick =(
neutral · AI labelView post →I feel a bit silly being a grown man who bought a game made for kids. I think there's a rule of thumb about gameplay: if the gameplay gets too simple, maybe you're better off making a visual novel instead of a game — otherwise it's a game for children. That's the case here. This isn't a point and click. You actually have to walk your character around and do tasks. But after a while of moving through tiny spaces, going back and forth between rooms of houses to complete tasks like "get some…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An absolute gem i remember playing this on mobile a demo of this and i was surprised on how good it was memorable characters, great theme, great story and after some years i decided to buy the full version butttttt wait a min!!!!!!!!! this game isnt in the playstore anymore????? so basically i spent weeks asking ai decribing the game i played after countless hours i finally found out what game it was and the game is fairly priced aswell absolute gem it's a unique game not for everyone
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚨Stream is alive!🚨 Today, we are embarking on a new journey in Distraint 2! Following on from the events of the first game, let's join Price and find out if he can achieve redemption and forgive himself. 😧 LIVE: A high price to pay... 🔴 www.twitch.tv/dreadistvt #VSky #VTuber #ENVtuber #Distraint2
neutral · AI labelView post →Congratulations and Happy Birthday, DISTRAINT! 🎂 I am happy that I found this game and proud to have its platinum trophy. ^^ Though there is still one mystery I could not uncover throughout my multiple playthroughs, one question I couldn't find the answer to: Is it possible to make Price take a pee?
positive · AI labelView post →Some games have a great impact on you,teaches you life lessons,reminds you of humanity and who we have become. Pretty solid indie game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Came to this game after reading some reviews under "Don't escape: 4 days in a wasteland" and "If on a winter's night four travellers", which are my favourite point and click games so far. Coming from those games i really expected too too much, searching for those same emotions i felt during those. Which of course, its the wrong thing to do. Its scarier than them, the ambience is done better and its surely got a simpler story to understand but still deep enough which is the main thing i wanted.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really well made. You will get hooked to continue playing till the end. However, started from middle of the game, there are a number of time-based puzzles. Some requires very fast series of actions. The worst thing is the current guide posted in Steam gives the wrong solution. The timing is very tight. You can't just think, guess while the timer was started. It will timeout before you finish. You will have to backtrack to where the puzzle starts again and redo the whole…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a nifty little piece of social horror, dealing with the amorality of property development and snatching up houses from the vulnerable by pushing them out. The music and sound effects work is very effective, and the storyline is compelling. On the downside, the Funko-Pop/Bobblehead style of character design cuts the disturbing/fright factor in half (it really is a shame how much the stylized character artwork subtracts from the ominous and disturbing environment design and plot…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you to anyone that lurked or chatted in last nights stream. Bursting into tears after finishing a 2D pixelated psychological horror game was not on my bingo card for last night but things happen! I was not expecting nor ready for the end of DISTRAINT 2! What a powerful message!
positive · AI labelView post →Definitely showing its age, but I still had a good time with it. It had a unique atmosphere and enough charm to keep things interesting despite feeling a bit old-school now. I’m glad I played it and would still say it’s worth giving a shot on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Powerful storytelling is what every game needs Distraint is a psychological horror adventure game with a beautiful art aesthetic. The art fits the premise beautifully and the music is a mix of sadness and grooviness. The story is about dealing with choices made in life and their consequences. It's a very short game but a very well-rounded experience with well-thought-out gameplay. Give it a shot! 7/10…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DISTRAINT had been sitting in my Steam library for around eight years. I remember playing it once back then and even recording a video for YouTube, but I never gave myself the chance to actually finish it. Recently I saw it again and thought: "why not now?" and it turned out to be a surprise. It is a short experience, but the story it tells carries a deeper message than you might expect, and its dark tone gives the game a very distinctive atmosphere. That said, the gameplay itself is fairly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My full gameplay of DISTRAINT 2, a 2D psychological horror adventure game where you see the continuation to the story of Price... If you liked it give us a sub and tell us what you thought in the comments❤️ youtu.be/lu6uEBycJtc . #walkthrough #gaming #gamingvideos #distraint2 #distraint2walkthrough
neutral · AI labelView post →I paid 75 cents for this game, and I got 75 cents worth of play. What goes around comes around.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did not like this game, and nearly gave up playing. I personally found the story unsatisfying in both individual scenes and overall message. The puzzles ranged from tedious to frustrating, particularly when the solution required some limited time-based mechanics or interacting with something empty-handed instead of attempting to use an item. When I consulted a walkthrough at one roadblock, I was both frustrated at the simplicity of the solution and satisfied that I wouldn’t have guessed it on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, developed by Jesse Makkonen, is a uniquely atmospheric 2D psychological horror adventure that stands apart not through jump scares or high-octane tension, but through its haunting storytelling, minimalist design, and emotionally heavy themes. Originally released as DISTRAINT and later polished into the Deluxe Edition with improved animations, lighting, and audio enhancements, the game offers a deeply personal and unsettling experience. At its core, it’s a meditation…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Distraint is 2D, pixel art, psychological thriller game about guilt, consciousness and regret. It also explores — little to the face of the player in my taste — consequences of greed and selling souls to corporations. And, yeah, I guess? Greed is bad. Those who understand this, don’t need to be educated about it. Those who embrace it, don't care and will not change their behaviour. You don’t need to have a big brain to understand it. Thankfully, instead of preaching, the game tries to tell…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you have never played a game before you might think this is good
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A short game, about 3 hours to 100%, 2 play through's cause I missed some achievements in the start. The story was phenomenal and actually made me feel feelings and I phantom cried. Very good narrative, visuals and beautiful music.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7. Distraint 2, a cozy puzzle horror game from a Finnish developer @jessemakkonen.com . Continues straight from part 1 and I quite enjoy the dry, sarcastic humor of these games. The sound world is creepy and it's a nice little horror game to enjoy in one evening. Platinum 135.
positive · AI labelView post →Every week, I post a "Game Plan" of my expected streams (Twitch + YT) to my active platforms, so I'll be sure to do the same here! Potential games: AQ3D Palia O Baby Kart! Once Human. Guaranteed: DISTRAINT (Spooky Game 1) & Weekend Cooking strim: Cinnamon Rolls! :D
neutral · AI labelView post →Jesse Makkonen sales (Distraint games and Heal). [Distraint: Deluxe Edition - $4.49 -> $0.99](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.winterveilstudios.DISTRAINTDE) [Distraint 2 - $7.49 -> $0.99](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.winterveilstudios.DISTRAINT2) [Heal: Pocket Edition - $5.49 -> $0.99](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.winterveilstudios.heal)
neutral · AI labelView post →You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. Pick up DISTRAINT 2 at 91% off on Steam: https://ggd.deals/d/dryoCXJ #DISTRAINT2 #PCGaming #GameDeals
neutral · AI labelView post →🎲 RANDOM GAME, DISTRAINT 2 (Steam) https://store.steampowered.com/app/743390 Price sold his humanity for a partnership at a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. A sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your... #SteamAndEpic #SideScrolling #Atmospheric #Minimalist #DISTRAINT #Carefully
neutral · AI labelView post →Guilt trip games, from the core story to the gameplay. Short, boring, forceful, adventure. Wonder how it got 90% ratings.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the game is not really scary so much as it's tense, but even then, it doesn't have crazy amounts of tension. it has a very unique way of displaying the game, with everything presented in this long strip across your screen. after playing it, though, i have to admit that it actually works really well. i personally found the directions a little unclear sometimes, but I was high when I played it, so maybe that was just me. either way,iI appreciate that there aren't a bunch of annoying on-screen…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →People said its good but I find it simmilar to a walking stimulator
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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