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Downfall
Developer Harvester Games
There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity... From the Steam store page
215 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
167 positive · 10 negative
95% range 90–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 167 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
738 of 789 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 170 yes, 10 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 180 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,607 of 1,708 positive).
Players praise Downfall for its deep psychological horror and emotional storytelling. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the game slow, confusing, or lacking the heart of The Cat Lady. [4][5][6] The game is widely seen as a strong entry in the Devil Came Through Here trilogy. [7][8][9]
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- [4]
The Cat Lady is still Harvester's best game, though all of them are flawed. If you really liked that game then you should probably play this one as it is connected and features some crossover lore that ALMOST saves the rest of the game. I didn't care about Joe and Ivy the way I did about Susan and Mitzi, though, and I don't think this one gets to the deeper levels that the other games do. Agnes is probably the most …
- [2]
downfall doesn’t feel like a horror game that wants to scare you. it feels like a slow descent into someone’s broken mind. the violence and disturbing moments aren’t there for shock value, they’re there because the characters are already falling apart. joe isn’t a hero. he’s flawed, selfish, and drowning in guilt, and the game never tries to make that comfortable. the relationship at the center of the story feels …
- [10]
Joe's journey is a tragic exploration of love and loss. His descent into madness is portrayed with a raw honesty that elicits both sympathy and unease. It's a stark reminder of the fragility of the human mind. Puzzles are integrated seamlessly into the narrative, thus they enhance the storytelling rather than detract from it, maintaining the game's immersive experience. In essence, Downfall is a disturbing, …
- [8]
I enjoyed Downfall more than The Cat Lady. The events bounce around less and most of the game takes place in the same hotel. The puzzles are also more straight forward, which fits the story heavy game better in my opinion. The events can be gory and there are some unsettling things, but I wouldn't call the game scary. It has a good atmosphere, though. The animations have been improved, I liked the music better and …
- [1]
Downfall - is when the graphics seem simple, but the psychological impact is in 4K.
Summarised from 34 of the 212 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Downfall talk about atmosphere and psychological impact are highly praised; those who didn't talk about some find the plot confusing or illogical. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 215 · most liked first| The Downfall of the Young Boyar | Man, I love the game so much... #TheBloodOfDawnwalker
positive · AI labelView post →📢 The Kickstarter campaign for the Slay the Spire board game Downfall expansion is LIVE NOW!! The fan-favorite community mod for StS1 is getting its own OFFICIAL expansion to the board game, allowing you and your friends to play as some of the Spire’s infamous bosses. Link below ⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →Well, you’ve got to start somewhere! Downfall by @gmtgames.bsky.social. Kicking off my first turn in a game with @henriw.bsky.social.
neutral · AI labelView post →Once protectors, now you are the Slayers. A new expansion to Slay the Spire: The Board Game is coming from @contentiongames.bsky.social, based on the iconic community mod Downfall, which sees you take on the role of classic Spire enemies! Link to the campaign below ⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →This is the 2nd game of the Devil Came Through Here Trilogy. Another great story just like the Cat Lady, although some of the game plots are open for interpretation. The game is fully voiced and done well. Overall a great experience as a mild horror game. Most of the achievements are easy to get. The endings B and C achievements could be a little bit tricky. For reference, first run took me 5+ hours, subsequent runs are around 2-3 hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⚔️ ATTENTION SLAYERS ⚔️ Less than 24 hours remain to back the Slay the Spire board game Downfall expansion!! Don't miss out on your chance to get the Kickstarter exclusives, like foil cards, a Hexaghost-themed die, a Corrupt Heart playmat, and more! 🔗 kickstarter.com/projects/con...
neutral · AI labelView post →For those who still haven't secured their copy of the Slay the Spire board game, its new Downfall expansion, and/or exclusive Kickstarter goodies... Join 30,000 other Slayers in backing this campaign before it ends--there are only 69 hours left!!! (nice)
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm so excited. Slay The Spire - the Board Game "expansion" Downfall went live on Kickstarter yesterday. This isnt an ad. I'm just a fan. I backed it, and want to remind anyone considering getting into it that the Kickstarter is a go.
positive · AI labelView post →One of our lovely @tripletakeover.bsky.social patrons shared this visual of Haslab Liokaiser and my goodness, it looks stunning! 🤩 Includes triangular version of the classic “Downfall” game 😁
neutral · AI labelView post →Back to seeing if I can crack this nut. This nut being: Downfall by @gmtgames.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun licensed video game soundtrack trivia: Nu metal band TRUSTcompany's hit song "Downfall" appeared on the soundtrack for both of these games.
neutral · AI labelView post →Idea: Replace every opposed roll in your TTRPG with a game of Downfall.
neutral · AI labelView post →Years ago when I was on a camping trip a bee got confused and did that to one of the flowerlike twirly dial things on our game of Downfall.
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished an epic game of Downfall: Conquest of the third Reich. We’ve been taking turns via video messaging since December, and our game finally came to a conclusion. Feels like we climbed Everest.
positive · AI labelView post →Downfall - is when the graphics seem simple, but the psychological impact is in 4K.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →downfall doesn’t feel like a horror game that wants to scare you. it feels like a slow descent into someone’s broken mind. the violence and disturbing moments aren’t there for shock value, they’re there because the characters are already falling apart. joe isn’t a hero. he’s flawed, selfish, and drowning in guilt, and the game never tries to make that comfortable. the relationship at the center of the story feels twisted, tragic, and painfully human. gameplay is simple, almost barebones, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"I AM THE PERFECTION IN YOUR CODE BUT THE BRINGER OF YOUR DOWNFALL..." So Underground Hangout Game amiright? #roblox #robloxart #1x1x1x1 #nostalgichangoutgame #undergroundhangoutgame #builderman
neutral · AI labelView post →Innovative hex and counter wargame Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich has been named Game of the Year at the new-look Charles S Roberts Awards, seen by many as the Oscars of wargaming: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
neutral · AI labelView post →A 2019 US War Game on Venezuela Forecast Chaos After Maduro’s Downfall www.spytalk.co/p/a-2019-us-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Our playthrough of the "Vergil's Downfall" DLC for 'DmC: Devil May Cry' is up now on YouTube! Witness a miracle as we play a piece of content so abjectly fucking awful, it almost starts to make the base game look good by comparison!! youtu.be/oEHil5y3MkY
negative · AI labelView post →Get notified when the campaign for Slay the Spire: The Board Game - Downfall goes live: tinyurl.com/downfallkickstarter
neutral · AI labelView post →A haunting, wearying journey. A nightmare of violence and guilt, best faced only when you're ready to confront the scars left on the mind.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Made some progress on Downfall: Dueling Civs today, my 2 player 4X game. 🎲✂️
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm 98% complete for my GMTK JAM 2025 game "The Downfall of an Unknown Artist" [ #GMTK #GMTK2025 #gamedev #gamejam #indiedev ]
neutral · AI labelView post →Actor Michael Mendl, known for playing Helmuth Weidling in Downfall, Dies at Age 82.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is how my first game Downfall (2009) was made:
neutral · AI labelView post →Getting in a first learning game of Downfall from @gmtgames.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Downfall. Build a whole society and watch it collapse. A+, an all-time favorite. I have played this game A LOT lessthanthreegames.com/downfall/
positive · AI labelView post →Insanely good game. Be warned if you struggle with an ED. The very first conversation between Ivy and Joe already triggered me ("normal" people probably won't find anything noticeable about it). Love this game, this series. Next up is "Lorelai"!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I revisit this game, sometimes. Times when I can feel it in my bones. Bones that start to ache, fall down to pieces. Pieces to look back to, like a mirror in disguise. A mirror which shows a Devil that Came Through Here.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winston picked World Downfall as our pre hockey game tunes.. youtu.be/yJbXfG9wGOo?...
neutral · AI labelView post →It was Perfect. PERFECT. Everything, down to the last minute details!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Masterpiece. Everything from R. Michalski / Harvester Game is pure gold.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Joe's journey is a tragic exploration of love and loss. His descent into madness is portrayed with a raw honesty that elicits both sympathy and unease. It's a stark reminder of the fragility of the human mind. Puzzles are integrated seamlessly into the narrative, thus they enhance the storytelling rather than detract from it, maintaining the game's immersive experience. In essence, Downfall is a disturbing, thought-provoking narrative that, while not reaching the heights of The Cat Lady, stands…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Cat Lady is still Harvester's best game, though all of them are flawed. If you really liked that game then you should probably play this one as it is connected and features some crossover lore that ALMOST saves the rest of the game. I didn't care about Joe and Ivy the way I did about Susan and Mitzi, though, and I don't think this one gets to the deeper levels that the other games do. Agnes is probably the most memorable character here and absolutely the most likable. The plot feels like a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →susan ashworth try not to slay challenge: impossible
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →every day of 2026, I'll post an animated film. 2️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ DEAD SPACE: DOWNFALL (2008) dir. Chuck Patton Adapted from the survival horror video game DEAD SPACE. Here in this prequel, bringing an artifact aboard a space ship leads to the release of Necromorphs. #FilmSky
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey guys! Today I'm doing an early morning Spire session! Come watch me continue to hammer away at the Downfall mod Evilmaxxing through the game! > www.twitch.tv/writesout < #Vtuber #Vsky #PNGtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →A literal masterpiece <3 I loveloveLOVEEEE all the harvester games but Downfall hit me so hard and deep the most gorgeous art style+visuals, ear pleasing soundtrack, awesome characters & incredible story that even feels relatable at times Can't wait for their next game Trainwatch!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every Harvester game feels like a piece of me that has been brought out into the light. Every broken piece, gleaming but sharp.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even the sound effect of getting axed in the head was weirdly satisfying
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed Downfall more than The Cat Lady. The events bounce around less and most of the game takes place in the same hotel. The puzzles are also more straight forward, which fits the story heavy game better in my opinion. The events can be gory and there are some unsettling things, but I wouldn't call the game scary. It has a good atmosphere, though. The animations have been improved, I liked the music better and overall the game feels more polished. Occasionally the voice acting sounds like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even though i liked The Cat Lady a bit more, this is still a great game when youre into dark, grim, depressing themes. Recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Downfall is as excellent as The Cat Lady, if not more. I love how they connected the two games and brought back some characters as cameos. Not much has changed technically, but that's not an issue with this type of game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- Acquisition of Bungie not profitable - Failure of several live service games (even cross platform) - Backtracking of PC releases - Walking away from physical media - Removing 100s of digitally owned media from people who paid for it - Canceling the MGS successor from Kojima - Launching a boring single player Wolverine game I think we starting to see the downfall of PlayStation .. #gaming #sony #playstation #consoles #downfall
neutral · AI labelView post →i loved this game, it actually made me emotional at times... such an accurate portrayal of mental health issues in relationships also i LOVE the early 00s emo art and dialogue and the music, and ofc the silent hill 2 plot, i just love this series so so much!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Downfall, developed by Harvester Games and published by Screen 7, is a deeply disturbing psychological horror adventure that explores the darkest corners of the human mind. The story follows Joe Davis, an ordinary man who decides to take his wife Ivy to a remote countryside hotel in an attempt to repair their crumbling marriage. What begins as a quiet retreat quickly turns into a nightmarish descent into guilt, madness, and violence. As the couple settles into the Quiet Haven Hotel, reality…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite games. I keep coming back to it and its still enjoyable. Joe and ivy are a couple having some issues so they decide to take a vacation to a hotel. There Joe and Ivy get separated. Joe tries his best to find Ivy while meeting some colorful characters. Its a very strong story about being spirited away and trying to help the one you love the only way you know how. Even if that isnt the best way.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is pretty apparent that this is based off of the first game they made but it still is good. the artwork is amazing the animation is choppy at some points and the voice acting is also mid sometimes but besides that it is great. it has great writing and good artwork. overall a solid game but it has its flaws. resident evil vibes for sure. Very charming.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great story, great imagery and a soundtrack that makes this game almost feel like a movie. The sensitive topics were handled really well. It's just as good as The Cat Lady, just sadly a lot shorter.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →11/10 stay loyal to wife >:P grrrr
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A descent into madness. Wonderfully creepy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Downfall is a direct continuation of The Cat Lady, and by that means, it maintains the main qualities and characteristics of the first game. Both explore the dark and introspective themes of mental illness, the human condition, and personal suffering, told through a complex, non-linear narrative filled with grotesque and horrific symbolism. At the same time, Downfall presents a different perspective with a new character, who has traits and objectives that starkly contrast with The Cat Lady's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely adore this game, would highly recommend. I can't tell you how many times I finished this game, still doesn't get me bored. The storyline is the one that makes me an addict of playing it. If you enjoy story based thrilling games, that's probably the one that you're looking for.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great story. Fantastic artwork. Every background is setup in perfect hierarchy and chaotic/eerie harmony. The tunes are fantastic and give this horror game an in depth horror feel. Sound effects are on point as well. I always want Joe to be the best Joe he can be T ~ T... (Pls.) Love your wife and cherish her forever. Joe Davis beats James Sunderland as a husband any day. I said what I said.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Step into the mind of a serial killer. All of its gory visuals are extreme, but the psychological part has the real shock value and is far more subtle.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think I love everything R Michalski makes. This is just as good as The Cat Lady, who even appears in the game. Playing The Cat Lady first will probably improve the experience, but this definitely works as a standalone as well. Anyway, this is a psychological horror masterpiece. The atmosphere is perfect, the story is excellent, and everything is horrifying in the best way possible.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story and psychological tension hit me so hard that I actually ended up seeing a psychologist after finishing the game. I don't regret it for a second. Highly recommended. The soundtrack is simply outstanding.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good plot. It's a little annoying that you have to constantly move around the entire hotel. Definitely worth a try for at least a couple of hours – it might keep you hooked for a long time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surreal game which makes player do a lot of hard and questionable decisions.
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