SimulationFit check
Is September 7th worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror fans who want a short game
- Players interested in walking simulators with a psychological horror premise
- Players looking for a story about supernatural events in a new apartment
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long horror experience may find the 40-minute average completion time brief
- Players looking for a complex plot may find the story's stated simplicity limiting
- Players seeking a game built around mechanics beyond a walking simulator may find its scope narrow
Our take on September 7th
The brief walking-simulator format keeps the experience focused on its horror story, at the cost of a longer runtime and a more elaborate plot.
What is September 7th?
September 7th is a psychological horror walking simulator set in 2009.
It follows Dima, a graduate student whose family moves into a new apartment. A few weeks later, he receives a Christmas elf doll as a gift, and strange things begin happening in the house. The game uses a realistic style and presents a simple story with direct gameplay. Easter eggs and references are also included. Its premise centers on evil elves that watch and test people, possibly for amusement. The average time to complete the game is 40 minutes.
How September 7th plays
- 01Psychological horror
- The story links strange events in the house to an elf doll given to Dima.
- 02Realistic gameplay
- The vendor identifies realism as the approach to the gameplay.
- 03Easter eggs
- The game includes additional Easter eggs and references.
- 04Forty-minute average
- The stated average completion time is 40 minutes.
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September 7th: platforms & release
Is September 7th worth it?
It is worth it if: horror fans who want a short game. Skip it if: players seeking a long horror experience may find the 40-minute average completion time brief.
Where can I download September 7th?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens September 7th's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is September 7th on?
Windows only.
