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About Launderley
Launderley is a horror and exploration indie game developed by Braisque, released October 20 2025 for PC and Linux. It follows Blanche, discovered alone in Launderley’s gardens with 29 corpses nearby. The game leans into eerie atmosphere, fragmented storytelling, and unsettling environments. Players piece together Blanche’s past by navigating decaying spaces, uncovering cryptic notes, and avoiding ambiguous threats. It’s a slow-burn experience focused on tension over jump scares, with a narrative that’s more implied than explicit. The setting, a mix of overgrown gardens and crumbling architecture, creates a persistent sense of unease.
Gameplay
Launderley is a first-person adventure with minimal combat. Players move Blanche through shifting environments, often retracing steps as the layout subtly changes. Exploration is nonlinear but restrictive, with many areas locked until specific items or sequences are found. Puzzles are minimal, focusing on observation rather than mechanics. You collect notes and objects that hint at backstory, but answers are sparse. The game uses sound and lighting to build dread, sudden silence, flickering lights, distant whispers. Combat is non-existent; threats are avoided or evaded. Sessions often involve circling the same spaces multiple times, searching for clues. Controls are standard PC, with mouse look and WASD movement. The experience is deliberate, often frustrating, but visually haunting.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Launderley 8.7/10, with 89% critic score. 48% complete it, averaging 9 hours total, while 100% completion takes 12 hours. Top moods: curious (65%), uneasy (58%), intrigued (52%). Reviews note the "haunting atmosphere" but criticize the "maddeningly ambiguous" narrative. 30 achievements exist, with 72% of players earning 50% or more. Community threads debate whether Blanche is a victim or perpetrator, with no consensus. Critics praise environmental storytelling but call the pacing uneven. 42% of players replayed to uncover hidden details, though 29% quit early, citing repetition.
PlayPile's Take
Launderley is for patients who enjoy figuring out mystery through atmosphere and implication. Priced at $29.99, it offers 9, 12 hours of deliberate, often slow play. The 30 achievements are optional and light. While praised for its mood and setting, the lack of clear answers may frustrate. If you’re into abstract horror and don’t mind ambiguity, it’s a solid pick. Skip it if you crave structured puzzles or concrete solutions. The community’s divided, but the game’s eerie vibe lingers.
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