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SEPTEM

HorroRated verdict
Worth a Look
HorrorAtmosphericWalking SimulatorPsychological HorrorShort
Developed by
Vinil, Arcadian XP, Sushant.social
Published by
Vinil, Arcadian XP, Sushant.social

Why it’s HorroRated

SEPTEM uses the patient reveal approach to horror, letting the ordinary world establish itself before what's being prepared beneath it surfaces. The calm domestic instruction aesthetic creates a specific discomfort that builds through compliance rather than threat. A thoughtful piece of short horror that rewards patience.

Synopsis

SEPTEM begins in an ordinary world of libraries, quiet conversations, and everyday actions, accompanied by calm instructions and careful preparation. Developed by Vinil, Arcadian XP, and Sushant.social, it uses the slow accumulation of mundane tasks to build toward something that reframes everything that came before it. Free on itch.io for Windows and macOS.

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Quick facts

Release date
TBD
Release status
Released
Developer
Vinil, Arcadian XP, Sushant.social
Publisher
Vinil, Arcadian XP, Sushant.social
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Format
A downloadable game
Playtime
A few minutes

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