Is Simon There?

About

Is Simon There? is a brief horror game that clocks in at around 40 minutes. Developed by Stanislaw Truchowski and published by TurnVex, it follows a parent grappling with guilt after their child’s death. The story unfolds through tense exploration and eerie encounters, with a midpoint checkpoint letting you try different choices for alternate endings. It runs on PC and sticks to single-player mode. The game’s short runtime doesn’t cut corners on emotional impact. Players track an 8-achievement list, with the rarest, unlocking at 4.20%, rewarded by those who chase the hardest path. While not a long journey, the atmosphere of grief and unease lingers, blending psychological horror with a personal story. The average 31.4% unlock rate for achievements suggests most don’t see all it has to offer.

Storyline

A few months have passed since the death of my son, Simon. Ever since that tragic day, I find myself falling into the darkest emotions I could ever imagine. I am haunted everyday with what I have done; But sometimes, I am haunted by more than just my emotions...