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About Residuum
Residuum is a first-person simulator with horror elements from developer Will Nightingale. Released in 2026 for PC, it casts you as an intruder in a crumbling research facility. The core hook is managing limited power to keep your flashlight and heartbeat sensor running. Your goal is to survive by avoiding unseen threats, piecing together the lab’s secrets, and escaping. It’s a slow-burn, tension-driven experience that leans on environmental decay and audio cues to unsettle. No combat or combat options, just stealth, resource management, and psychological dread.
Gameplay
You navigate a maze of collapsing rooms and dead-end corridors, using a flashlight with a 30-second battery timer and a heartbeat sensor that pulses when danger nears. Each use drains power faster. You’ll backtrack constantly to find power packs hidden in walls or under debris, balancing exploration with survival. Controls are standard first-person, but movement feels weighted, and the camera often lags slightly to heighten unease. The sensor emits a high-pitched hum when entities are near, but overusing it draws attention. Sessions last 15-45 minutes in short bursts, with frequent saves and restarts common after sudden jump scares.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 4.6/5, praising its atmosphere and risk/reward mechanics. 42% finish the game, averaging 7.5 hours. 68% label the mood “tense” or “paralyzing,” while 19% call it “repetitive.” Achievements like “Battery Death” (running out of power) are unlocked by 31% of players. Reviews highlight the “haunting silence” and “smartly scarce clues,” but some criticize pacing. Price is $24.99, with 53% purchasing it in their first 30 days. Community polls rank it higher than most 2026 horror titles but lower than Amnesia: Rebirth.
PlayPile's Take
Residuum delivers a claustrophobic, atmospheric experience best suited for fans of survival horror and slow reveals. Its power management loop is clever but punishing, and the $25 price reflects its niche appeal. Achievements add replay value, though completion is optional for many. If you enjoy methodical tension over action and can tolerate its deliberate pacing, it’s a worthwhile $25. Avoid if you prefer fast-paced or story-heavy horror.
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