Overview
Dorm 17 plunges players into the unsettling role of a night receptionist on their very first shift. What seems like a simple job of monitoring visitors, answering calls, and maintaining quiet quickly devolves into a tense and terrifying experience.
Set against a distinctive retro PSX visual style, the game focuses on building slow-burn tension and realistic fear, capturing the isolation and dread of being alone in a seemingly empty building.
Highlights
- Retro PSX Aesthetics: Immerse yourself in a world rendered with a nostalgic, low-poly visual style reminiscent of early PlayStation titles, enhancing the game's eerie atmosphere.
- Psychological Horror Focus: The gameplay is built around psychological tension and immersion, prioritizing a sense of unease and dread over jump scares.
- Receptionist Simulation: Core gameplay involves performing mundane receptionist duties, such as checking in visitors and handling phone calls, which become increasingly sinister as the night progresses.
Who It's For
This game is designed for players who appreciate psychological horror that relies on atmosphere and slow-building tension. Fans of retro aesthetics, walking simulators with a narrative focus, and those who enjoy the thrill of exploration in a confined, unsettling environment will find Dorm 17 particularly compelling.
If you're looking for a horror experience that plays on realistic fears and the uncanny, this is one to watch.
Game Info
Dorm 17 is a single-player, first-person psychological horror and adventure game developed and published by Armudu Games. It features a unique retro PSX visual style and emphasizes immersion through its gameplay mechanics.
The game supports a wide range of languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, and several European languages. As a paid title, it also includes Steam Achievements and Family Sharing options.
The release date is currently listed as 'Coming soon'.
