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Fear the Spotlight
Developer Cozy Game Pals
Fear the Spotlight is a 2024 survival horror stealth game developed by Cozy Game Pals and published by Blumhouse Games. The game follows high school students Vivian and Amy, who become involved with supernatural events at their high school after a seance gone wrong. The game was developed by husband-and-wife team Bryan Singh and Crista Castro, who began the project in 2022 and were inspired by the beginnings of… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
391 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
201 positive · 12 negative
95% range 90–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 201 | 12 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 71 | 0 | 93 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
837 of 867 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
95% recommend · 197 yes, 11 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 208 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (1,292 of 1,333 positive).
Players describe it as a cozy, beginner-friendly survival horror game with a heartfelt story. [1][2][3] Many praise the simple puzzles, engaging gameplay, and lack of jump scares. [4][5][6] Some find it too easy or short, with basic puzzles and limited enemy variety. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
I had some decent expectations for Fear the Spotlight, mostly because it’s published by Blumhouse, a name that usually carries some weight in the horror world. Unfortunately, what I got feels more like one of those generic indie horror games you can find for free or a few bucks on itch.io, the ones with the same “run from the monster” routine and puzzles so simple they make you question why they even exist. The …
- [1]
In short: babby's first survival horror game. A basic story, basic gameplay, transparent inspirations (Silent Hill, Ringu, etc), BUT in the best most complimentary sort of way. Whether you've never played a game in this genre, or you've played many, it's enjoyable. It's a well-crafted, satisfying, 3 hour experience. Mostly, it's kind of... cute and cozy? Not particularly scary, not difficult (in regards to puzzles, …
- [2]
I’m not afraid anymore! Fear the Spotlight is the perfect cozy survival horror game to be played during Spooktober. A relatively short indie title, maybe 4-6 hours depending on how much you explore, Fear the Spotlight dives into a story exploring the past and emotions. Developed by a husband and wife team at Cozy Game Pals, Fear the Spotlight originally released in 2023 with a limited budget and engaged fan base. …
- [17]
OG Silent Hill, but u play as teenage girls Game length Single playthrough takes around five hours. Pros Two different campaigns. Old-school survival horror that doesn't rely on lame jump scares! Puzzles are well designed and intuitive without excessive complexity. Plot is well-written, terrifying and captivating. This game was made by just two people! PlayStation 1-era graphics. Available demo. Cons There is no …
- [3]
A nice cosy retro horror game, if such a phrase makes sense!
Summarised from 34 of the 347 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
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Fear the Spotlight talk about cozy and accessible for horror newcomers; those who didn't talk about too easy and not scary enough for some players. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Fear the Spotlight received "generally favorable reviews" based on 18 critic reviews according to review aggregator website Metacritic. 87% of critics recommended Fear the Spotlight on OpenCritic. TheGamer gave the game a positive review on its compelling storytelling and remarkable presentation but lacks the options that makes the challenge trivial for experienced players and stealth sections too obnoxious to handle. Bloody Disgusting also gave a great review as Blumhouse's perfect gateway to the horror game genre from their game division and a 4 out of 5 rating on its heartfelt story with clever tactile puzzles and spooky sequences that never gets too scary, but not as a bad thing.…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 391 · most liked firstHey, I have a new horror game recommendation for you! Fear the Spotlight is a horror game featuring light survival mechanics, retro visuals, clever puzzles, and some pretty good surprises. Here is a short thread. 🧵
positive · AI labelView post →NEW VIDEO! And it's only 20 mins, wow! Today we're talking about this incredibly cool indie horror game called FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT
neutral · AI labelView post →Played through Fear the Spotlight this week. Excellent indie horror game where you're stuck in a high school and a creepy house after a seance gone bad. Very tense atmosphere amplified by amazing audio design (creaky doors, footsteps, etc) and charming retro visuals. Enjoyed it a lot!
positive · AI labelView post →🕯️The séance has now begun 🕯️ This month we've partnered with @blumhousegames.com to bring you Fear the Spotlight. A new puzzle &ARG will drop via our newsletter on July 23. Solve it & the game is yours. As always, 5 keys for Bluesky - follow & share this to get involved. www.pantaloon.io
neutral · AI labelView post →Was playing Fear The Spotlight on stream tonight, which is yet another horror game, and it's really good so far. It's been quite a year for horror games, and I'm amazed honestly. If you're a fan of survival horror in particular, it's been good eating!
positive · AI labelView post →It's called Fear the Spotlight. A short third-person puzzle horror game. Releases on October 22nd.
neutral · AI labelView post →Game Night: High School is Actual Hell in ‘Fear the Spotlight’ (Minus World article by @stolisomancer.bsky.social) hard-drive.net/news-games/g...
neutral · AI labelView post →8. Fear the Spotlight Real underappreciated gem from last year, it's a shorter stealth-focused Survival Horror game, with some great puzzles, there's two playable characters each with their own campaign you play back-to-back, and a sincerely heartfelt narrative. More people should play this!
positive · AI labelView post →Hello new followers! So lovely to see you under sunnier skies. I’m Louise Blain, creative lead at Blumhouse Games. We just released our first game, Fear the Spotlight, an atmospheric 90s teen horror from @cozygamepals.bsky.social Expect me to post about the 💀 genre in all of its wonderful forms. 🖤
neutral · AI labelView post →Is this a safe space to share that I decided to shoot my shot and ask for a key from Blumhouse Games for their new/full release of "Fear the Spotlight" game ... I got it 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →In short: babby's first survival horror game. A basic story, basic gameplay, transparent inspirations (Silent Hill, Ringu, etc), BUT in the best most complimentary sort of way. Whether you've never played a game in this genre, or you've played many, it's enjoyable. It's a well-crafted, satisfying, 3 hour experience. Mostly, it's kind of... cute and cozy? Not particularly scary, not difficult (in regards to puzzles, enemies, navigation, etc), and a lil lesbian love story, to boot. Blumhouse's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played @cozygamepals.bsky.social's phenomenal new indie horror game FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT. It was honestly the most fun I've had since I started streaming a month ago! Chat was on fire with the tips! The GAME DEVS THEMSELVES dropped into chat! I beat my first game on stream!? WILD! #vtuber #envtuber
positive · AI labelView post →17. Fear The Spotlight If you want a great indie horror game to play for Halloween this is a wonderfully spooky and surprisingly sweet gem with a focus on exploration and stealth, some great little puzzles, and two playable characters with their own back-to-back narratives. I'd highly recommend it!
positive · AI labelView post →I reviewed Fear the Spotlight from @cozygamepals.bsky.social and @blumhouse.bsky.social and I absolutely loved it 👻🔦 www.theguardian.com/games/2024/o...
positive · AI labelView post →WOOPS! Turns out TLOU 2 Remastered doesn't come out until next week! So join the Nope Boys on a Cooldown as they check out the First game from Blumhouse, Fear the Spotlight! twitch.tv/loadingredyrun
neutral · AI labelView post →(COMPLETE) Leftover Keys from Humble Bundle. I have the following games leftover, leave a comment with what you'd like and I'll dm you the gift link! - ~~Botany Manor~~ - ~~Knightica~~ - ~~NanoApostle~~ - ~~Scanner Sombre~~ - ~~Blair Witch (Good Boy Pack added)~~ - ~~Fear the Spotlight~~ - ~~The Last Campfire~~ - ~~Rollerdrome~~ I have played Rollerdrome before and it is excellent, even if it's not in my normal range of genres.
neutral · AI labelView post →Live now! I'm playing spooky PS1-style horror game FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT, and I need all of you to come join me as I'm scared and need company. www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
neutral · AI labelView post →I played through Fear the Spotlight today! Very good game. You should check it out!
positive · AI labelView post →Fear The Spotlight was nominated for the Best LGBTQ Indie Game and the Game of the Year for the 2025 Gaymer Awards! ♥️🏳️🌈 We're so proud and thankful for these nominations!!
neutral · AI labelView post →live with a double feature today! starting with Fear the Spotlight which just got its re-release & giving away 10 game keys courtesy of @blumhouse.bsky.social ❤️ then switching to a #sponsored segment of Telebbit, thanks so much Hyper Real!! ❤️ twitch.tv/bloodyfaster
neutral · AI labelView post →Kill Count Games Season 3 kicks off with @blumhousegames.com's first published game: Fear the Spotlight, developed by @cozygamepals.bsky.social. Check it out now on Dead Meat Games!
neutral · AI labelView post →I finished Fear The Spotlight and I really enjoyed it. The vibes are perfect and it was exactly what I wanted: a short, fun survival horror game with a good atmosphere and some genuine good jump scare-ish moments
positive · AI labelView post →Blumhouse's first game Fear the Spotlight knocked out out of the park. No spoilers, but I still have half the game left. But it's queer. Spooky. And reminds me of what we think those old-school PS1 games looked like.
positive · AI labelView post →Come join me as i play the indie horror game Fear the Spotlight www.twitch.tv/catgirlfingies
neutral · AI labelView post →Creepy retro horror game Fear the Spotlight is out now
neutral · AI labelView post →Fear the Spotlight by my friends @cozygamepals.bsky.social is OUT NOW! It's a PS1 style horror game with fun puzzles, endearing characters, sound with lots of texture, and a great mystery. I played it before Blumhouse partnered with them and loved it. I can't wait to play the new stuff they added!
positive · AI labelView post →I had some decent expectations for Fear the Spotlight, mostly because it’s published by Blumhouse, a name that usually carries some weight in the horror world. Unfortunately, what I got feels more like one of those generic indie horror games you can find for free or a few bucks on itch.io, the ones with the same “run from the monster” routine and puzzles so simple they make you question why they even exist. The story is fine, I guess, not terrible, but nothing memorable either. To put it in…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🏆 Our Plattie 2024 Noms for Game of The Year 🏆 Astro Bot Balatro, @localthunk.bsky.social FF7 Rebirth Metaphor Refantazio Prince of Persia: TLC Helldivers 2 Silent Hill 2, @konamina.bsky.social Dragon Age: TVG, BioWare Fear The Spotlight, @cozygamepals.bsky.social Vote! tinyurl.com/mr2jsrea
neutral · AI labelView post →Trying the demo for a 90s themed horror game by Blumhouse called Fear the Spotlight, then continuing my first play through of Bioshock💖 Come hangout :3 🎃 twitch.tv/tabbybat 🦇
neutral · AI labelView post →Hoi all! I'm J. Neira, a cozy horror author & a slush reader for @translunartl.bsky.social & Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores. Ooh good question. 🤔 Does Fear the Spotlight count because it's a stealth video game? If so, that's my choice! #HorrorWritersChat Q1
neutral · AI labelView post →Oooooooh, @blumhouse.com just announced another upcoming horror game! 👀 Given how fantastic Fear the Spotlight was, I SLAMMED that wishlist button 😍 #horrorgame #indiehorror #indiegame #lgbtstreamer
positive · AI labelView post →Playing an indie 90s style horror game called Fear the Spotlight ❣️ 🖤Come hangout🦇 🎃 twitch.tv/tabbybat 🕸️
neutral · AI labelView post →Not that you need an excuse to get into the Halloween spirit early (I may have been there all year) but just an FYI that Fear the Spotlight from @cozygamepals.bsky.social is 50% off as part of the Autumn Adventures sale on PlayStation. $9.99 to join Amy and Vivian & their totally safe spirit board…
neutral · AI labelView post →Rolled credits on Fear The Spotlight, and wow. We’re sincerely in such an unbelievable renaissance for indie horror. Impossible to give @cozygamepals.bsky.social their flowers without spoilers, so for now, I’m going to echo all my thoughts from SGF instead. www.sixoneindie.com/read/fear-th...
positive · AI labelView post →We’re doing the Fear the Spotlight dlc (90s style horror game by Blumhouse) Then continuing Resident Evil ‘Jill A’ run❣️ 🖤Come hangout🦇 🎃 twitch.tv/tabbybat 🕸️
neutral · AI labelView post →We're celebrating Halloween a little early this year with Fear the Spotlight from @cozygamepals.bsky.social 👻 Episode 53 is live! Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 nosmallgames.com/2025/10/ep-5...
neutral · AI labelView post →🏆 The Platties Best Indie Game of 2024 🏆 🃏 Balatro 🔦 Fear The Spotlight 🚗 Pacific Drive 🐕 Neva 😼 Nine Sols 📕 The Plucky Squire 🐦 Crow Country 🦌 Animal Well Vote! tinyurl.com/mr2jsrea
neutral · AI labelView post →'Fear the Spotlight' Reviews: TheGamer 3.5/5 NintendoLife 9/10 Digital Trends 3/5 Game Rant 8/10 Checkpoint Gaming 9/10 Press Start 8.5/10 Console Creatures 8/10 The Indie Informer 8/10 Noisy Pixel 6.5/10 OC 81: opencritic.com/game/17507/f... MC PS5 81: www.metacritic.com/game/fear-th...
neutral · AI labelView post →Fear the Spotlight One of my favorite horror games this year. Full of surprises, clever puzzles, and a great atmosphere. Really good game. store.steampowered.com/app/1959390/...
positive · AI labelView post →If you're looking for a retro-style horror game with a Silent Hill flavor that doesn't feel like a cheap aesthetic knock-off: Check out Fear the Spotlight! It's got amazing writing, pacing, and a thick survival horror atmosphere that I absolutely adored.
positive · AI labelView post →Hello #HorrorWritersChat! I'm J. Neira, a cozy horror author whose stories can be found in different anthologies, including most recently A Brood of Vampires published by West Avenue Publishing. My favorite horror franchise is the video game Fear the Spotlight.
neutral · AI labelView post →Fear the Spotlight is such a good game! The whole game, like the puzzles, sound design and such, many times I got goosebumps, jumpscared and shouted at the monster GO PLAY IT! LOVE IT! I'M SCARED BUT ALSO LOVE IT!
positive · AI labelView post →Fear the Spotlight is re-releasing TODAY on Steam and making its console debut! 🎮 It's also the first horror game published by BlumhouseGames! Congrats, team! 🎉 Don’t miss out on this creepy love letter to classic 90s horror!
neutral · AI labelView post →Pretty neat game. Not too complicated, but always engaging. The story is cool and the gameplay doesn't drag on. The puzzles are pretty cool and actually feel fresh. I think I've seen too many game recycling the same three puzzles at this point. Interactions with objects are also great. It feels kinetic and immersive. Nothing too complicated, but it kinda just feels very satisfying to flip a switch and press a button from time to time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're celebrating Halloween all month long and the horror vibes continue with our episode covering @cozygamepals.bsky.social's Fear the Spotlight. Episode drops next Thursday, October 16 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Fear The Spotlight is a surprisingly sweet survival horror kinda game, takes a bit of inspiration from Silent Hill, two girls break into school at night, mess with a cursed Luigi board, spooky shenanigans happen, shockingly good game, some great puzzles. store.steampowered.com/app/1959390/...
positive · AI labelView post →Continuing with the horror grind … FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT!! I’ve only seen bits of this game but not a lot, but I think it looks really cool 🫣 also cute girls???!! Wednesday Feb. 26th @ 6:30PM PST!! 💚 #vtuber | #vtuberEN 💚
neutral · AI labelView post →I would situate my experience with Fear the Spotlight somewhere between Mouthwashing and Resident Evil. The game begins in a very classic way. Two friends, Vivian and Amy, sneak into their school library at night to use a Ouija board. Of course, they're just having fun, never imagining that a spirit will answer. And ô surprise! The spirits did answer. Now Vivian and Amy are separated and plunged into a distorted and nightmarish version of reality. What follows is an adventure split into two…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fear the Spotlight is a fantastic horror game that I truly wish was longer so we could play more, and it is great on the #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Blumhouse Games for review. steamdeckhq.com/game-reviews...
positive · AI labelView post →Its fine, the graphics are fantastically classical, story is passable, puzzles are baby simple. Its overall just so easy, you're never really frightened because the enemy variety is nonexistent and incredibly simple. I respect the dev for taking it off the shelf for a bit to work on it but people go on about the second chapter as if "They added a whole second game in!" When in reality they just added more story to an incredibly short story as the main campaign really only last for around 2.5…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fear the Spotlight Developer: Cozy Game Pals Publisher: Blumhouse Games A horror game about 2 friends who use a Ouija board at school, and have to deal with the consequences. A really fun, not too long game, I love it and can't wait to see what the husband and wife team develop next!
positive · AI labelView post →This week's schedule| Spooky Sunday with Fear the Spotlight Mon: Patreon game day Wed: Subnautica with Crowd Control Continues Thurs: First time ever playing a Souls game! Elden Ring!
neutral · AI labelView post →🔴IT'S SHOWTIME!🔴 IT'S HERE! AT LAST IT'S BACK! @cozygamepals.bsky.social AMAZING HORROR GAME FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT IS BACK! JOIN ME AS I FLIP OUT AT HOW MUCH I LOVED AND LOVE THIS GAME! #Vtuber || #VtuberLive www.twitch.tv/puppetproctor
positive · AI labelView post →A cute little entry-level survival horror that has its moments. I find the narrative to be the best part. The gameplay is simple and mostly focuses on good puzzles. The game is full of callbacks to classics, which I appreciate. All around a good game from a new, small studio.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We've got news on news on news, folks! FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT! Coming from Blumhouse Games and Asgard Books, an imprint of GUNGNIR! This one's for the 80s horror fans, for playstation 1 horror fans, and so much more! It's a love letter to classic horror as a whole! deadline.com/2025/10/fear...
neutral · AI labelView post →Fear the Spotlight was nominated for the @glaad.bsky.social Outstanding Video Game award! 💃🎊 I love that game so much, I'm so happy to see it getting much-deserved recognition—and hopefully a win! Congrats @cozygamepals.bsky.social! 🥰 #indiehorror
positive · AI labelView post →GAME I ENJOYED PLAYING THIS YEAR CURRENTLY ON SALE VIA STEAM NUMBER 6: FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT store.steampowered.com/app/1959390/...
positive · AI labelView post →Fear the Spotlight has quickly become a game I look forward to playing around the spooky season every year. It's warm AND oppressive. It's conflict-free AND tense. It's so well-made all around. @cozygamepals.bsky.social Our review: bit.ly/VGG-FearSpotlight
positive · AI labelView post →Tonight's the night! Join @chillingwillow.bsky.social and me at #FlameFatales2026 for a Yuri% race of Fear the Spotlight! Thank you to @cozygamepals.bsky.social and @blumhousegames.com for this amazing game. We can't wait to show it off for the GDQ audience! Schedule: gdq.gg/schedule
neutral · AI labelView post →live with the first indie horror game of october!!! FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT! youtube.com/watch?v=eBcOzpUHo-A twitch.tv/soyaholic
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