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Hired 2 Die

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Developer Electric Monkeys

A 1-4 player co-op survival horror where the horror begins when the shift starts. Clean, organize, and contain dangerous creatures using CCTV, motion sensors, and more. Earn your paycheck, upgrade your tools, and capture them. New game mode available! From the Steam store page

81 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Jul 11, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

84
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57 positive · 11 negative
95% range 73–91%

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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
66 of 78 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

83% recommend · 59 yes, 12 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 71 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (195 of 233 positive).

Players praise the game's unique blend of cleaning tasks and monster hunting. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize the difficulty and lack of intuitive mechanics. [4][5]

Liked
  • Unique concept combining cleaning and horror elements. [1][2]
  • Smooth and straightforward gameplay after tutorial. [1][6]
  • Satisfying risk-reward system. [7]
Disliked
  • Some bugs and glitches, like getting stuck out of map. [8][9]
  • Difficulty can be too high without settings. [5]
  • Map layout not intuitive, easy to get lost. [4]
  • Limited content at launch, needs more levels. [6][10][11]
Representative posts
  • [4]Steam user Steam user …2320Steam review · Feb 3, 2025 · Not recommended

    My friend told me excitedly about this game, so me and 2 other friends bought it and tried it out for a few hours, and honestly, the most enjoyable part was the tutorial. Don't get me wrong, this game has quite a lot of potential, although as it stand right now, it's not worth the price. The map layout isn't intuitive, there are constant mentions about the "Tablet" mechanic, which can not be used(I presume it would …

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …2149Steam review · Feb 21, 2025 · Recommended

    Honestly a surprisingly cool and deep game. It's like if Phasmaphobia had a bastard child with Viscera Cleanup Detail that was raised by the SCP foundation. The premise is you're a crew of 1-4 players sent to clean up an area, you're usually given basic tasks. But each area also has an distortion (what the game calls it's version of SCP-like creatures) or two haunting it. You have to document and learn about them …

  • [7]Steam user Steam user …2921Steam review · Jan 31, 2025 · Recommended

    Conflict of interest note: I worked with the developers on trailers for the game. That said, as a big co-op horror fan, I think this game stands out a lot in the genre. You basically work as a janitor while hunted by monsters, until you can earn enough to do a heist to catch the monsters. It sounds weird on paper but it's really well thought-out. The risk-reward is super satisfying, because the more you clean, the …

  • [3]Steam user Steam user …9565Steam review · Feb 2, 2025 · Recommended

    Hired 2 Die is a gem of a game! The Gameplay is very fun and exciting and its like a mix of Viscera Cleanup Detail/Five Nights at Freddy's & Lethal Company! But be warned the game is super addicting you always want to push a little past your shift on the clock for that one more objective - Just don't! Hired 2 Die is full of fun terror, joy and screams! Suffer your work shift together with friends!

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …3603Steam review · Feb 2, 2025 · Recommended

    After playing through all the scenarios in the game, here are my thoughts: PROS: Graphics & Ambience: The visuals and atmosphere are decent, making it easy to feel immersed in the game world. Concept: Absolutely crazy and a ton of fun. This is every janitor's nightmare! I had genuine jump scares and even screamed like a little kid a couple of times. Gameplay: Smooth and straightforward once you get through the …

Summarised from 34 of the 84 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

83% of the 71 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Hired 2 Die. The complaint that keeps coming up: some bugs and glitches, like getting stuck out of map. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

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  • Steam user Steam user …3603Steam reviews · Feb 2, 2025 · 6 h played

    After playing through all the scenarios in the game, here are my thoughts: PROS: Graphics & Ambience: The visuals and atmosphere are decent, making it easy to feel immersed in the game world. Concept: Absolutely crazy and a ton of fun. This is every janitor's nightmare! I had genuine jump scares and even screamed like a little kid a couple of times. Gameplay: Smooth and straightforward once you get through the tutorial. It’s easy to grasp after that. Cooperative Aspect: Essential to the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2149Steam reviews · Feb 21, 2025 · 12 h played

    Honestly a surprisingly cool and deep game. It's like if Phasmaphobia had a bastard child with Viscera Cleanup Detail that was raised by the SCP foundation. The premise is you're a crew of 1-4 players sent to clean up an area, you're usually given basic tasks. But each area also has an distortion (what the game calls it's version of SCP-like creatures) or two haunting it. You have to document and learn about them over the days of doing your tasks, while also exploring and learning the map, and…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0932Steam reviews · Feb 2, 2025 · 6 h played

    It's definately a yes! We enjoyed it a lot. Challenging and fun, what can be better? A huge disadvantage of this game is that it is impossible to stop playing it xD You always want to get a better score, it's really difficult (even at the very beginning) and can be achieved in the company of friends. Teamwork is the key! Loads of mechanics, scary screamers, interesting gameplay that will never let you rest. It reminded me of so many games, and it has almost everything in one. I also like…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8816Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 1 h played

    GREAT GAME i enjoy the shear intense music whilst being penetrated by a plant with a long pointy thing

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  • Steam user Steam user …2921Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 112 h played

    Conflict of interest note: I worked with the developers on trailers for the game. That said, as a big co-op horror fan, I think this game stands out a lot in the genre. You basically work as a janitor while hunted by monsters, until you can earn enough to do a heist to catch the monsters. It sounds weird on paper but it's really well thought-out. The risk-reward is super satisfying, because the more you clean, the more money you earn and the more helpful items you can buy. But also, the more…

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  • AloxVT @aloxvt.vtubers.socialBluesky · Apr 22, 2025

    So me and @m3telscorp.bsky.social got a job cleaning up a place. Contract was kinda weird but should be fine. Just a normal job right? The game is called Hired 2 Die, but I am sure that is just a weird name. #vtuber #mootuber #cowtuber #himbo #hired2die #horror

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  • Steam user Steam user …2108Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 4 h played

    Been looking forward to something to scratch that Lethal Company itch with my friends and Hired 2 Die has been a pleasant surprise so far!! Definitely recommended!

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  • Steam user Steam user …8926Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 1 h played

    I got maliciously touched by a grass plant monster and a flesh eating bacteria with legs 10/10 would beat my kids again

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  • Steam user Steam user …2625Steam reviews · Feb 4, 2025 · 8 h played

    Great game so far. It's like a mix of backrooms type games with tasks involved. You're basically a janitor with night jobs to complete, but there are monsters lurking. Been fun so far. Hopefully they add more levels soon. Really solid game. Easy to play and understand. Loving it so far.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9565Steam reviews · Feb 2, 2025 · 3 h played

    Hired 2 Die is a gem of a game! The Gameplay is very fun and exciting and its like a mix of Viscera Cleanup Detail/Five Nights at Freddy's & Lethal Company! But be warned the game is super addicting you always want to push a little past your shift on the clock for that one more objective - Just don't! Hired 2 Die is full of fun terror, joy and screams! Suffer your work shift together with friends!

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  • Steam user Steam user …6917Steam reviews · Feb 9, 2025 · 3 h played

    Played this game with friends for a couple of hours. You do janitorial tasks in office spaces which is quite relaxing were it not for the horrible creatures that come out after a while to hunt you. These creatures have different properties and different things that stop them, make them go away or otherwise. The tasks can get a bit repetitive but the creatures make it fun (and difficult) to complete them. You have several options of luring them away, blocking them or escape from them in other…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1251Steam reviews · Feb 8, 2025

    One of the worst games I have ever played

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  • Steam user Steam user …1783Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 1 h played

    Despite of some bugs, it's pretty enjoyable with my friends!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4721Steam reviews · Feb 1, 2025 · 2 h played

    Excellent game to play with friends, wish there were more setting right off the bat like changing battery and shift length for a more customizable experience.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4387Steam reviews · Feb 1, 2025 · 3 h played

    Unexpected little gem. Missions are diverse and challenging, Monsters have their quirks, and the Multiplayer runs smooth. Excited to see the updates this game gets!

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  • Steam user Steam user …7426Steam reviews · Feb 1, 2025 · 4 h played

    This game made with love is like a mix of outlast trials with FNAF like elements. Its best played with friends, and has a rewarding upgrade system. i LOVE this game. Once some bugs are fixed, and more content is added, itll fly on the steam markets.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2824Steam reviews · Mar 30, 2025 · 10 h played

    Very good game, my friend and I had a great time。Update more game maps as soon as possible plz

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  • Steam user Steam user …6517Steam reviews · Mar 26, 2025 · 7 h played

    I like this game a lot, but my friends and I keep getting glitched out of the map! I hope they fix it even though it can make for some interesting moments.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3587Steam reviews · Feb 8, 2025

    this game was the worst thing ive ever played and these devs need to be banned

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  • Steam user Steam user …0844Steam reviews · Feb 5, 2025 · 12 h played

    Very fun game with friends would 10/10 say play

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  • Steam user Steam user …2770Steam reviews · Feb 4, 2025 · 4 h played

    I upvote any horror genre game that isn't a clone. Good ideas here for future content, which is the main thing missing at time of writing. My hope is that upvoting will give it the traction to get to that point. I give "the game this game wants to become" an A+.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2320Steam reviews · Feb 3, 2025 · 2 h played

    My friend told me excitedly about this game, so me and 2 other friends bought it and tried it out for a few hours, and honestly, the most enjoyable part was the tutorial. Don't get me wrong, this game has quite a lot of potential, although as it stand right now, it's not worth the price. The map layout isn't intuitive, there are constant mentions about the "Tablet" mechanic, which can not be used(I presume it would display a map, which would be very useful tool, as it's incredibly easy to…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8880Steam reviews · Feb 2, 2025 · 3 h played

    This is a game for any horror game person. If you love FNAF - TIme Mechanic, Lethal Company - Game gets harder if you push past time, and Any Clean up game! PRO: Graphics better than Phasmo No Difficulty Slider but from what i see difficulty based per mission unless i missed You need depends or a change of pants This game makes you plan ahead before you start your awesome new cleanup shift! Base Building Having someone stay in the main Area is a good thing! CON: Add a toggle feature for…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9810Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 1 h played

    The monsters really scared me!!! The tutorial was very clear and helped me a lot! If you want to have fun with friends, just go for it!

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  • Steam user Steam user …6736Steam reviews · Sep 19, 2025 · 4 h played

    Good game but needs better optimazation cant get more than a 40 fps with rtx 3060ti

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  • Steam user Steam user …5986Steam reviews · Apr 15, 2025 · 2 h played

    Played with a group of 3 friends. GAME IS HARD NOT EASY AT ALL Instructions are difficult to understand the SPAWN CAMPING IS INSANE I was trying to revive 2 friends but they kept immediately getting killed Monsters are SIMPS confirmed they ignored the only woman (aka me) and killed all the men. (thanks i guess ?) Buggy I was right in front of the creature so many times but it kept ignoring me and locking onto my friend. They need to have a Difficulty setting or even a custom setting for stuff.…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5820Steam reviews · Mar 1, 2025 · 13 h played

    For what this game is its quite competent, its just a shame there is only two contracts but those are well put together. I do hope to see more of those because i had a good time with this!

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  • Steam user Steam user …2818Steam reviews · Feb 22, 2025 · 17 h played

    This game is really fun! It provides a perfect amount of challenge and you get to satisfyingly clean mold while trying not to be killed by monsters. Been playing it with my family and we're all enjoying it. The dev also seems to be pretty quick at fixing bugs and communicative, which is always something I really appreciate in a game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9760Steam reviews · Feb 9, 2025 · 24 h played

    Games really good Gameplay really good and good i had a lot of fun. My only big problem was honestly not finding anyone to play with. Discord server is really active and the game designer gives updates.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8333Steam reviews · Feb 5, 2025 · 10 h played

    its like if phas and scp had a baby, i fw it

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  • Steam user Steam user …0572Steam reviews · Feb 1, 2025 · 6 h played

    Super fun with friends, albeit a bit buggy

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  • Steam user Steam user …9993Steam reviews · Feb 1, 2025 · 7 h played

    I learned that my perfectionist wife is a hardcore abuser of pills, and I have to keep buying them before she gets the crazies. She threw me out of our house because I didn't bring her the water bucket to mop the floor. Overall game is fun and she's still the best.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1063Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2025 · 2 h played

    This game is awesome! I love how it makes me cooperate with friends because I need to in order to survive. Also being penetrated by plants. Good stuff

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  • Steam user Steam user …7967Steam reviews · Jun 16, 2026 · 4 h played

    it's good but not wonderful

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  • Steam user Steam user …6982Steam reviews · Nov 9, 2025 · 10 h played

    We LOVED this game. From the "cleanup sim" style to containing SCPs, it was incredibly fun our entire night. Very challenging to understand but it has so much complexity and attention to details, we were consistently blown away by all the little features. As of Nov. 9, few major bugs. There's frequent glitching with picking up items and getting locked out of interacting at all? can't drop it, can't pick up, can't use, etc. At one point we got locked onto the PC in a similar way, only solution…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4988Steam reviews · Sep 21, 2025 · 5 h played

    Genuinely surprised by how fun this was. Deff a great time with the homies. Excited to see what else happens in future updates

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  • Steam user Steam user …6589Steam reviews · Mar 3, 2025 · 9 h played

    This game is a lot of fun and more people should be playing it. It is more than worth it for 10$. Both the soloplay and multiplay are fun in their own way.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7381Steam reviews · Feb 19, 2025 · 10 h played

    games okay when everyone in party bring a different items in doesn't install it or show. huge disappointment when going into a match and the items you bought don't work

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  • Daisy 🐮🔮👑 | Moo Moo Witch Vtuber @daisymoovr.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 19, 2025

    Going live in an hour to play Hired 2 Die! It looks pretty fun and I can't wait to try it out. Come check out this new game and chat me up, herd. 🐮✨️ #vtuber #DaisyMooLive #keymailer #hired2die www.twitch.tv/daisy_moovr

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  • Steam user Steam user …6710Steam reviews · Feb 15, 2025 · 3 h played

    i and ekezun played the demo for this a while back ago and i can with balls of steel say that the demo circus gambling part of the game was so better in demo version... thanks

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  • Steam user Steam user …1665Steam reviews · Feb 14, 2025 · 7 h played

    A refreshing take on the 1 - 4 coop horror genre. The second map if/when you go crazy is a really good touch. Looking forward to seeing new maps and creatures.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0216Steam reviews · Feb 12, 2025 · 13 h played

    love this game so far and can't wait for more

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  • Steam user Steam user …8730Steam reviews · Feb 10, 2025 · 10 h played

    Very Fun Well made game! Monsters are fun and all! But its really hard when you only have 2 people! remember that!

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  • Steam user Steam user …3592Steam reviews · Feb 8, 2025

    No players and absolutely bad

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  • Steam user Steam user …7867Steam reviews · Feb 7, 2025 · 5 h played

    I think this the 1st time I want to get 100% on this game! It's still early to say what the game will turn to, but there is still high hops that this game will be fun solo or co-op. So please enjoy the game!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …8507Steam reviews · Feb 6, 2025 · 2 h played

    really fun game to play with friends spent 6-7 hours playing the demo haha before we bought the full game really would love to see more added to this game different monsters, maps etc

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  • Steam user Steam user …9247Steam reviews · Feb 5, 2025 · 14 h played

    Buggy as hell, items frequently disappearing. Has a potential

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  • Steam user Steam user …0556Steam reviews · Feb 5, 2025 · 1 h played

    Really liked the game.... it glues you to the screen and makes you wonder what is coming around the corner. Classic terror. One thing I would recommend is having the invert look feature for the mouse look. Besides that the game is great. Highly recommend it if you want a good scare.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3593Steam reviews · Feb 3, 2025 · 2 h played

    A fun, neat multiplayer horror game. I just wish there were more, varied tasks, that's about my only gripe.

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  • Sadboiturtles @sadboiturtles.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 28, 2025

    Clocking in for terror tonight! 🕵️‍♂️ Playing the Hired 2 Die demo—a cooperative survival horror game where monsters haunt your every move. Can I survive the shift and finish the job? Find out LIVE on Twitch! 👀 👉 www.twitch.tv/sadboiturtles #Hired2Die #HorrorGames #TwitchStreamer

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  • Brettimaeus @brettimaeus.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2024

    I'm a big grown-up professional! Most recently, I directed and edited this trailer for a co-op horror game called Hired 2 Die: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWtv...

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  • Steam user Steam user …8118Steam reviews · Mar 4, 2026 · 11 h played

    Game has some bugs with some sidetasks, but together with friends it is an S+ experience

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  • Steam user Steam user …2982Steam reviews · Feb 7, 2026 · 13 h played

    simple fun with friends. we really enjoy this game n each play thru is just a little different for us

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  • Steam user Steam user …4506Steam reviews · Aug 10, 2025 · 15 h played

    Game is fun with other players, can't attest to solo play as I don't tend to enjoy those. Collision is a bit wack but does lead to some funny moments. Mostly upset about the achievements; It seems that some of them are bugged and unable to be completed, such as buying all of the 'Old' category items or the secret achievement for A Simple Job.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1064Steam reviews · Jun 7, 2025 · 5 h played

    So, after the "it's like a whole new game" update, the creatures still tag-team murder us in the same old way. Scratching my head...

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  • Steam user Steam user …8724Steam reviews · May 30, 2025 · 3 h played

    Cool spin on the assymetric multiplayer horror formula

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  • Steam user Steam user …4784Steam reviews · May 10, 2025 · 1 h played

    Not good, very boring and my standards are abysmal

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  • Steam user Steam user …7892Steam reviews · Apr 10, 2025 · 3 h played

    Overall i would say good with at least a partner~. Single player is a little soso.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5004Steam reviews · Apr 1, 2025 · 2 h played

    Solid game has potential

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  • Steam user Steam user …3387Steam reviews · Mar 28, 2025 · 1 h played

    brilliant game defo worth it good to play solo or with friends and actually is scary

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