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Theatre Of The Absurd

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

An Ancient and most sinister evil threatens the soul of an innocent young girl. Explore the remote and mysterious theatre to uncover lost horrors and find the solution. Can you outwit the beast?

What works

  • Atmospheric and creepy setting
  • Engaging story and voice acting
  • Well-designed puzzles and hidden object scenes
  • Good value especially on sale
  • Bonus content included

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some confusing or incomplete story elements
  • Lack of map and frequent backtracking
  • Low resolution and fixed aspect ratio
  • Bug in final puzzle that can block progress

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Sacra Terra: Angelic Night

  • Creepy Tale: Some Other Place

  • Dark Arcana: The Carnival

  • Dracula: Love Kills

  • Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

  • Dreamscapes: The Sandman - Premium Edition

Less violent

Games that feels like Theatre Of The Absurd but with less combat and destruction

Less value-seeking

Games that feels like Theatre Of The Absurd but with less emphasis on value for time or money

  • Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt

  • Eventide 2: The Sorcerers Mirror

  • Dreamwalker: Never Fall Asleep

  • 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

  • The Frostrune

  • Adam Wolfe

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Theatre Of The Absurd: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026