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Don't Be Afraid

Don't Be Afraid

|Puzzle, Adventure

8.2 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

996 ratings
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Why play it

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror that allows you to become a boy kidnapped by a psycho. Exploring the giant house of your torturer you will soon discover many things worse than your childish nightmares…

Story and worldbuilding

ABOUT THIS GAME You’ve been kidnapped by a child killer and placed in a house filled with puzzles. Try to break the system, escape and end the nightmare. Your name is David, you are 11 years old... and this is the end of your innocent childhood. You have woken up in a dark, cold room. Despite the darkness, you are trying to recognize the surroundings, but in vain. You don't know, where you are. Frightening sounds can be heard all around you, the feeling of helplessness fills in your soul. You are too afraid to walk alone in this terrifying space... but you have to. Your memories are slowly coming back. You remember a strange man... in a mask. Did he kidnap you? Where is your torturer? The fear of unknown drives you to actions. You are desperately trying to find the way out of this nightmare. The worst part of this story is the fact, that someone always keeps an eye on you. And this person finds watching you very entertaining. Remember, the fate of a victim is sealed once it is in the hands of a sadistic psychopath. If you want to survive, grow up. Quickly. The uncommon perspective of a child as a main character, Three different endings of the story, Immense world of kidnapper’s house with numerous, hidden secrets, Additional items that unlock extra features, Dangerous enemies with unique set of skills, Bleak and dark atmosphere of dozen locations, Terrifying drawings, mysterious notes and documents that reveal the story of the house and it's residents. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION The developers describe the content like this: This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.2/10 across 996 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Puzzle, Adventure, Indie — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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GameGrinAlyssa Rochelle Payne · 12 Dec, 2024
7/10

Don't Be Afraid 2 faithfully recreates the first's horrific atmosphere and shifts its focus to escape rooms. More puzzle variety and a grander scope could've elevated the experience, but it's still a worthy pickup for fans of David's story.

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God is a GeekChris White · 6 Nov, 2024
8/10

Don't Be Afraid 2 is a nerve-inducing puzzle game where the horror is ramped up in every new room, with some smart ideas everywhere.

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Gaming ProfessorsAnežka Ebrová · 27 Jun, 2021
7.5/10

Don't be afraid evokes a very good horror atmosphere and will definitely make you scared. If you don't, you'll have a heart attack at least once. The puzzles that await you and the varied selection of monsters are also an advantage. However, sometimes it's harder to move along in the story, so you just walk around and squeeze everything that comes to hand. The game builds up nicely and over time you get really nauseous, either due to the story or the environment, which is sometimes gory, sometimes even brutal. However, we have to criticize it for minor bugs and the fact that the gameplay style is quite repetitive. A huge plus are the alternate endings to the story, which change, and therefore depend very much on how you pay attention to details. Don't Be Afraid is therefore recommended if you want to be scared and get uncomfortable chills.

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TechRaptorDan Rockwood · 1 Jan, 2021
7/10

Don't Be Afraid is a great psychological thriller game that will put you up against formidable enemies in terrifying locations. Though at times the game can be a bit glitchy and the pacing can feel off, Hydra Games did a great job of creating an immersive world for you to explore with memorable characters.

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