Sinister (Horror Game)
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
On April 17, 1997, at 10:24 PM, in the dark atmosphere of Pripyat, Ukraine, Monika invites you to explore her new apartment. However, upon your arrival, you realize that she has gone out to buy pizzas, leaving you alone in a mysterious dwelling. You decide to enter and discover a place filled with an oppressive ambiance, buried secrets, and unsettling shadows. You embark on a horror game, determined to solve the puzzles and save Monika from a sinister fate.
Sinister adopts a pixel art style inspired by the aesthetics of the PlayStation 1. With low-resolution textures, we create an immersive and nostalgic atmosphere. The contrast between retro innocence and horror enhances the psychological impact, while pixelated atmospheric details add to the tension and immersion. Get ready to dive into a world where every pixel tells a terrifying story.
To play the game, use the ZQSD keys or WASD keys to navigate in the environment. Press the E key to interact with objects in the surroundings. Pay attention to details and solve puzzles to progress in the story. Confront your fears and uncover the terrifying secrets hidden in this pixelated world. Good luck in your dark and immersive adventure.
This horror game contains intense and frightening moments that may include jump scares and disturbing elements. It is recommended for sensitive players or those who may be easily disturbed to take precautions before playing.
Game Designer and Developer: DE MATTEIS Mylan
Personal Discord: mylandmtts | Twitter: Mylan's Twitter
Contact me if you want to give development ideas.
Many thanks to Jennifer Rosebrock for translating Sinister into German!
Twitter: Jennifer's Twitter | Itch: Jennifer's Itch
Thank you all for reviewing and creating videos of my game!
Thank you all for your constructive feedback on the game!
Sinister reached 8100 downloads, thanks a lot!
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Publisher | |
Rating | Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars (46 total ratings) |
Author | Mylan |
Genre | Adventure |
Made with | Unity, Audacity |
Tags | 3D, Creepy, Dark, First-Person, Horror, Narrative, PSX (PlayStation), Retro, Short, Singleplayer |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | German, English, Spanish; Latin America, French |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Links | Map, Screamer |
Download
Install instructions
1. Download 'Sinister.zip' file
2. Open and un-zip the file to a folder.
3. Start and trust Sinister.exe
Development log
- Update v1.3Jul 01, 2023
- Update v1.2.3Jun 23, 2023
- Update v1.2.2Jun 21, 2023
- Update v1.2.1Jun 20, 2023
- Update v1.2Jun 20, 2023
- Update v1.1.1Jun 19, 2023
- Update v1.1Jun 17, 2023
Comments
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Very cool scary and creepy game:
That was scary!
no crei que me fuera a asustar pero en verdad lo hizo jajaja great job man : )
what's going on here...?
game is a banger, chilling and confusing (in a good way) keep it up!
02:57 in the video
Fun game.
Super creepy j ai adoré !
=)
Pretty spooky game - it was short and to the point. It could use a bit more detail and a cohesive plot, but the jump scares and atmosphere were right up my alley. I think this game has potential. All-in-all, a fun paranormal horror experience. Nice work Mylan!
This was a fun game! The voices gave me chills especially when they said "I SEE YOUUUUUUUUU"
great short creepy gam
I still need to play this game
I don't really know wthat to say. The game was a bit rapid, like I didn't even have enough time to get jumpscared or something like that. Though the fisrt jumpscare was brilliant, everything else a bit ruined the whole picture... How the hell is the Pennywise connected to the game? How is the Pripyat' connected to the game? The year 1997? A lot of details that made no sense in the game itself (Probably just for the setting - but I did need some kind of confirmation besides soviet flats) - I didn't need none of that information throughout the game. Ghost girl model was good - no doubts, but everything else? There are thousands game like that one and you could've just added some little details to make this one a masterpiece: notes on the floors to get the player deeper in the plot of the game which go scarier with each of them. More stranger sfx sounds with different volume, like a loud breathing behind the player. A total darkness with a small light somewhere on the last floor would be a nice comrassion of just a light and a life saving light just like for a moth. The last room was cool but the atmosphere there was lost as well. You illuminated that chair - however the rest of the room was not in the dark! Just imagine entering a totally dark room with the only chair around red-glowing/blinking signs "Kill/Death/Blood etc" and with a pressure ambient of low bass!! That's pure fear, man!!
I want to tell you one thing, dear developer. Everything I have written above is not to insult you. I am being that critical not because the game was not good, but because the game was this good, that those little details that hadn't been added (If they had been aded) could've made the game brilliant! I wish you all the best and I'm certainly gonna be looking forward to new additions and features!
Good game, loved the atmosphere, definitely gave me goosebumps. The ending was a little confusing, but besides that and the game being a bit dark, it was good 👍
So close to peeing my pants
Blog post
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This game had some crazy jumpscares, and I loved the aesthetic of it! Great job, and can't wait to see what you do next!
very good game, I wish it had more about the story, better developed
glad it all worked out in the end
Just so cooolll
This was pretty silly but alright
this game is so good! I loved the idea I loved the art style and the jump scares. All though the one jump scare was a bit random and a little out there. The rest of the game was great!
THE JUMPSCARES IN THIS GAME.....REDICULOUS
i liked the game. The story is interesting and the scares are just right!
Congratulations!
VLADIMIR I ALREADY TOLD YOU DO NOT BUY SOME ASSETS FROM YOUR CUSIN IT
This ole ps1 style game almost ended my life, all in all i enjoyed it. Be sure to check out the new video
Esse jogo foi incrível e assustador, levei muitos sustos! Parabéns pelo jogo, eu adorei!
This game has a lot of potential. The audio needs fixed though.... The footsteps are so loud that I had to turn down my volume, but then other sounds were too quiet to be heard, and then even though my sound was down, the jump scares were extremely loud.... The sound needs more balance, otherwise it was a neat game
This game was amazing, scared the life out of me too many times. You really have done a great job with the horror aspect of the game 👍 If you want to see the life leave my body go to the time of 04:17 in the video below 😂
I ended up playing Sinister along with Don't Go Down and I enjoyed this particular experience, I am a very harsh critic; and although some parts seem thrown together and fast-paced, I actually really enjoyed this title. Hope to see more like this!
This game was SCARY!! checkout my gameplay :)