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Is Decay: The Mare worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror adventure fans who want a story-led, three-chapter campaign
- Puzzle players who prefer challenging riddles within a psychological horror setting
- Players seeking a 3D adventure influenced by classic horror games
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a lighter tone may find the psychological horror setting too intense.
- Players who prefer low-pressure puzzles may hit a wall at the challenging riddles and puzzles.
- Players seeking a game outside the horror-adventure genre should consider another type of experience.
Our take on Decay: The Mare
Players seeking a lighter experience may bounce off when Sam’s first night at the institution turns into an endless nightmare. Puzzle-focused players may hit their wall at the challenging riddles and puzzles required for progress.
What is Decay: The Mare?
Decay: The Mare follows Sam, an addict who enters the Reaching Dreams institution to address his drug problem and troubled life.
After something goes wrong on his first night, he becomes trapped in an endless nightmare. This 3D psychological horror adventure presents a story across three chapters, including a third chapter that concludes Sam’s journey. Progress involves challenging riddles and puzzles. The game draws on horror titles such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Phantasmagoria, The 11th Hour, and Gabriel Knight. Players can also unlock achievements and collect Steam Trading Cards tied to exclusive emoticons and profile backgrounds.
How Decay: The Mare plays
- 01Three-Chapter Campaign
- The package includes the concluding third chapter alongside the first two parts of Sam’s story.
- 02Psychological Horror
- Sam’s stay at the Reaching Dreams institution leads into an endless nightmare.
- 03Riddle-Based Progression
- Advancement involves solving challenging riddles and puzzles.
- 04Steam Collectibles
- Achievements and Steam Trading Cards can be collected, with cards tied to emoticons and profile backgrounds.
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Decay: The Mare: platforms & release
Is Decay: The Mare worth it?
It is worth it if: horror adventure fans who want a story-led, three-chapter campaign. Skip it if: players looking for a lighter tone may find the psychological horror setting too intense.
Where can I download Decay: The Mare?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Decay: The Mare's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Decay: The Mare on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
