Ramona

About Ramona

Ramona is a first-person psychological horror game set in the 1970s, developed by Doesn't Matter Games Studio and released on PC in October 2025. You play Samuel, a journalist investigating Ramona, a former babysitter linked to a tragic crime. After entering her apartment, you’re trapped in a surreal loop of her haunted home. The game blends puzzle-solving with eerie exploration, as you use a camera to uncover hidden truths in a space where reality blurs. It’s a slow-burn, single-player experience that prioritizes tension and disorientation over jump scares. Think of it as a claustrophobic ghost story with a focus on figuring out fragmented memories.

Gameplay

You navigate Ramona’s apartment using standard first-person controls, but the camera is your key tool. Point it at walls or objects to reveal spectral clues, then piece together nonlinear puzzles tied to her past. Rooms shift between bright, mundane versions and dark, warped counterparts, sometimes both exist at once. Progress hinges on following cryptic “rules” etched into the environment, like avoiding certain areas or completing tasks in reverse. Sessions often involve backtracking through the same spaces, each time noticing new details. The lack of a traditional combat mechanic means tension comes from isolation and the fear of being watched. Puzzles occasionally feel obtuse, but the payoff of connecting memory fragments keeps the pace engaging.

What Players Think

PlayPile community ratings average 8.2/10, with 74% of players completing the main story in 6, 8 hours. Critics rate it 80/100, praising its atmosphere but noting pacing issues. 65% of reviews call the game “eerie,” while 25% label it “frustrating.” Completion stats show 32% of players miss the final memory puzzle due to unclear hints. Moods reported: 45% unsettling, 30% contemplative, 20% anxious. One user wrote, “The apartment feels alive, but I got lost in the same hallway three times.” Another said, “Ramona’s mind is a maze you can’t escape.” The 1970s aesthetic and layered sound design earn frequent praise.

PlayPile's Take

Ramona is best for fans of cerebral horror and environmental storytelling. If you enjoy games like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter or Layers of Fear, the surreal atmosphere and memory-driven puzzles will resonate. But be warned: the obtuse mechanics and lack of hand-holding may test patience. With no price listed yet and 38 achievements focused on exploration, it’s a niche pick. Skip it if you prefer linear narratives or instant clarity, stick around if you’re willing to lose yourself in a haunted house of half-truths.

Storyline

Ramona is a first-person psychological horror set in the 1970s. A claustrophobic journey between light and darkness, truth and hallucination. Samuel is a young journalist tasked with interviewing Ramona, a mysterious former babysitter involved in a tragic crime story. But once he enters her apartment, he discovers that Ramona has vanished... or perhaps she never truly left.