Author: Noir Mouse
No, I’m Not a Human Demo is a Promising Descent into Distrust
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No, I’m not a Human transforms paranoia into gameplay with a deceptively simple premise: determine who’s human and who isn’t before it’s too late. Originally developed by Trioskaz and now published by Critical Reflex—the horror powerhouse behind Buckshot Roulette and Mouthwashing—this atmospheric nightmare drops you into a world where the…
OFF Prologue is a welcome, if rocky, return of the influential RPG
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In 2008, OFF was released to the French masses, with a well-known and semi-official English fan translation by Quinn K. soon to follow. The game, originally made by Mortis Ghost, was a cult classic with a wide stretch of influence on the indie and RPGMaker communities due to its quirky…
Putt Down Demo Has You Play Mini Golf with a Shotgun
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Putt Down by Icehelm is their second attempt at making a golf horror game after Gone Golfing. Only, this time, you have a shotgun! Waking up in some industrial complex, our nameless protagonist must mini golf their way to freedom, one course at a time. The consequences are deadly. Golfing…
You’ve Changed Demo is a Pixel Art Observation Duty Title
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You’ve Changed by solo-developer Burkus is an upcoming spot-the-difference horror game inspired by the I’m on Observation Duty series. While not the only game with a retro/pixel inspired art direction, the demo promises features that will make it stand out from other titles. With one level and two difficulties, the…
CloverPit demo is a high-stakes roguelike with a slot machine
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Continuing the recent roguelike trend of “a game of X, but with items,” CloverPit takes it to the slot machines. You are locked in a room with gambling being your only way to freedom. Developed by Panik Arcade and published by Future Friends Games, CloverPit is all about winning big…
HR: Human Remains demo is a macabre corporate world
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HR: Human Remains by dennisCorner is an interesting perspective on the concept of office horror. You play as one of the few humans in the world taken over by demons and eldritch abominations. It’s an environment that’s almost as intimidating and toxic as an actual office job. Filled with friendly,…
Blood Mall is an intense game about a dinosaur rampage
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Blood Mall is a short, low-poly/VHS style horror game that will give those traumatized by Jurassic Park as a kid some nasty flashbacks. Created by Ollie Hall for the Dinoshorror Jam, this faux video nasty has had a fair share of recognition for being a surprisingly intense chiller. With intentionally…
Out of Hands is a unique deckbuilder about mental health
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What if you woke up as a monstrosity made up entirely of hands? Developed by Game River and published by Chinese-based Lightning Games, Out of Hands is an interesting mix of deckbuilding, adventure, and psychological horror. In it, you play as a shut-in who is plagued by trauma and conflicting…
Jump the Track’s demo is a colorful pachinko novel
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Showcased as part of the LudoNarraCon, Jump the Track is an interesting blend of genres. Created from the minds of Seed by Seed, Jump the Track combines elements of visual novels with pinball/pachinko machine gameplay. With wit and conscientious themes of fighting the system, this choices-matter demo has plenty of promise.…
Clickolding is a perverse clicker that doesn’t quite click
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As part of LudoNarraCon 2025 event, we took a look at Clickolding, developed by Strange Scaffold and published by Outersloth, a dark parody of the clicker genre. You are in a seedy motel room entertaining a man in a creepy mask. He hopes you’re good with your hands, because your…