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Don't Play This

Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it?  A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.

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Developer
Admia, a1esska, Notex
Publisher
Notex, a1esska, Admia
Release
April 14, 2026
110 days ago
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Very Positive963 reviews84.5%

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About the Game

"Don't Play This" is a first-person indie horror game in the walking simulator genre.

  • Approximate playtime: 1–1.5 hours

  • Horror genre

  • Walking simulator

  • First-person view

  • Diverse locations and visual styles

  • Realistic graphics

DESCRIPTION

People often film what happens to them. They want to capture an important moment, call for help, or simply leave a trace in their memory. But sometimes, such a recording becomes the last one of their life.

Your friend starts sending you videos. You don’t know where they found them or why they sent them to you, but in each of these recordings, someone dies. You will immerse yourself in these moments one after another and will have to experience what ended the tape forever.

GAMEPLAY

You move through a series of short but intense episodes — each of which is a reconstruction of the last minutes of different people’s lives. Beautiful graphics and high-quality 3D audio will help you fully experience the game’s atmosphere.

HIDDEN HORROR

In each location, your own nightmare awaits you: some threats are immediately visible, while others remain hidden until the very last moment. Each place has its own unique visual style and special atmosphere.

CAUTION!

The game contains flashing lights that may trigger epileptic seizures.

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