SimulationFit check
Is experiment: one worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players seeking a short psychological horror story
- Fans of narrative games where dialogue choices affect the ending
- Players interested in stories centered on helpline work
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players wanting a long game may find the stated 90-minute average completion time limiting.
- Players looking for action-focused gameplay may find the walking-simulator format too restrained.
- People sensitive to flashing images may want to avoid the game because of its seizure warning.
Our take on experiment: one
The short runtime concentrates the experience on one night shift and its calls, but limits the time available for extended story development or exploration.
What is experiment: one?
This psychological horror game casts players as Evelyn, who works at a helpline.
When her boss asks her to cover the night shift, she faces a long night in the office and a series of strange events. Players respond to calls through a dialogue system, and their choices affect the ending. The story places the caller’s life in the player’s hands, with the possibility of saving or killing the person on the other end. Presented as a first-person walking simulator, the game pairs quiet horror with moments of greater tension. The stated average completion time is 90 minutes. The vendor warns that flashing images may trigger seizures in some people with sensitivity to light and recommends restricting the game’s audience.
How experiment: one plays
- 01Branching dialogue
- Choices made during conversations affect the game’s ending.
- 02Helpline calls
- The player’s decisions can determine whether a caller lives or dies.
- 03Office night shift
- The story follows Evelyn after her boss asks her to work overnight.
- 04Quiet horror
- Strange events unfold in the office, with an atmosphere that shifts between calm and horror.
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experiment: one: platforms & release
Is experiment: one worth it?
It is worth it if: players seeking a short psychological horror story. Skip it if: players wanting a long game may find the stated 90-minute average completion time limiting.
Where can I download experiment: one?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens experiment: one's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is experiment: one on?
Windows only.
