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Don't Be Afraid

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

What works
  • Strong atmosphere and audio design
  • Multiple endings and replay value
  • Engaging psychological horror story
  • Accessible puzzles
  • Effective suspense and scares
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of manual save and chapter select
  • Some repetitive enemy behavior and audio
  • Short game length
  • Performance issues reported
  • Some puzzles and chase sequences can be frustrating

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Don't Be Afraid: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression.

Why this game works

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