
Image credit: Steam store page
Playtime: ~1–2 hours
Completion: 100% – All achievements unlocked
Platform: Steam
Genre: Horror / Walking Simulator / Anomaly-Hunting
Final Score: ★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
🧠 First Impressions
Welcome to your new job: inspecting cabins for hauntings. That’s it. That’s the game. But The Cabin Factory takes that simple premise and spins it into one of the most subtly unsettling short horror experiences I’ve played in a while.
It looks like the game was inspired by games like The Exit 8, Pools, and P.T., this one dials in hard on psychological discomfort, not cheap jump-scares. And it works.
🏚️ Gameplay
Each loop has you slowly walking through a cabin, watching for tiny changes — an open drawer that wasn’t open before, a flickering light, a painting that shifted. If you see something off, hit “Danger.” If everything seems normal, hit “Clear.”
That’s it — and yet it’s incredibly tense.
The more you play, the more paranoid you become. The game trains you to doubt yourself, and that doubt is where the real fear lies.
😨 Atmosphere & Style
The strength of The Cabin Factory isn’t in flashy visuals or loud scares — it’s the atmosphere. The visuals are clean and eerie, the sound design is perfectly restrained, and the pacing pulls you deeper into your own head.
You’ll dread opening each door, even when you know nothing should be there. And when something is there? It hits hard.
🔄 Replay Value & Length
At just around an hour or two to complete (including all achievements), it’s short — but it’s not lacking. This is one of those rare games where its length serves the experience.
The only downside? You can’t play it again for the first time.
✅ Final Verdict
The Cabin Factory is a masterclass in subtle horror. It doesn’t rely on loud noises or gory visuals — it gets under your skin by twisting your sense of normalcy, one cabin door at a time. If you enjoy games that build tension quietly and leave a lasting impression despite their short runtime, this one’s for you.
Perfect for content creators, fans of P.T.-style experiences, or anyone who loves the feeling of something being off.
Bonus: The March 2025 Supporters Pack DLC is a nice way to support the devs and show love for a small but hauntingly memorable experience.
🔥 Clay’s Take
“This is one of those little horror gems that doesn’t overstay its welcome. The tension builds inside your own head. No jump scares, just cold, crawling dread. If you liked The Exit 8 or P.T., don’t skip this one.”
Final Score: ★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Recommended? Absolutely — especially for fans of subtle horror, liminal spaces, or content creators looking for a punchy one-sitting experience.
🗨️ What About You?
- Did The Cabin Factory mess with your head the same way?
- What was the first anomaly you spotted?
- Got any other short horror games you’d recommend?
Let’s talk fear in the comments — the kind that creeps instead of screams.
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