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"A surreal nightmare where social media fame feeds your darkest fears."

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BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a first-person psychological horror adventure that delves deep into the terrifying impact of social media on mental health. You play as Anne, a victim of bullying and body image issues, trapped in a twisted reality where she must confront grotesque manifestations of her past traumas.

Story

Anne, a young woman scarred by childhood bullying and an overbearing, beauty-obsessed mother, finds herself desperate for validation as a streamer. This desperation traps her in a surreal nightmare world—a distortion of her family home, schools, and hospitals—where she faces symbolic creatures representing her eating disorders and self-loathing.

Gameplay

Evolving beyond the walking-simulator roots of its predecessors, UNFOLLOW introduces active stealth mechanics, environmental puzzles, and chase sequences. Players utilize a smartphone as a central tool to illuminate the dark, interact with social media elements, and solve riddles while evading relentless enemies in a choice-driven narrative with multiple endings.

Key Features

  • 1Smartphone Integration: Use your phone as a flashlight and narrative tool
  • 2Symbolic Monsters: Enemies represent specific traumas like eating disorders
  • 3Stealth & Evasion: Hide and crouch to survive stalker-like threats
  • 4Surreal Environments: Explore liminal spaces and shifting realities
  • 5Multiple Endings: Choices and branching paths determine Anne's fate
  • 6Retro Aesthetics: Occasional PS1-style polygonal visual shifts
  • 7Puzzle Solving: Environmental riddles block your path to truth
  • 8Anthology Connection: Ties deeply into the wider BrokenLore universe

Highlights

A gripping examination of social media toxicityIncludes a haunting 'Follower Count' overlayFeatures a Deluxe Pack with cat skins and alternate endingsApproximately 3 hours of dense, narrative-rich gameplay

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Deeply emotional and thought-provoking narrative
  • +Strong, atmospheric sound design builds genuine dread
  • +High replay value due to branching paths and secrets
  • +Ambitious step up in gameplay mechanics for the studio

Cons

  • -Stealth mechanics can occasionally feel uneven
  • -Chase music loop may become repetitive
  • -Some progression paths can feel maze-like and confusing

Game Ratings

Atmosphere9/10

Oppressive dread utilizing liminal spaces and sound

Narrative9/10

Symbolic, emotional story about real-world issues

Horror8/10

Psychological tension over cheap jump scares

Mechanics7/10

Solid exploration mixed with basic stealth

Pacing8/10

Tight 3-hour experience with escalating stakes

Who Will Enjoy This?

Psychological Horror Fans45%

Lovers of Silent Hill and symbolic storytelling

Narrative Explorers35%

Players who enjoy reading lore and uncovering secrets

Indie Thriller Buffs20%

Fans of short, intense indie horror experiences

Similar To

Psychological Depth

Layers of Fear

85%

match

Surreal Setting

Visage

75%

match

Chase Mechanics

Outlast

60%

match

💡 Did You Know?

The game is developed by Tokyo-based Serafini Productions.

Creatures, like the 'Beauty-Obsessed Mother,' are direct metaphors for specific mental health struggles.

Runtime has tripled compared to previous BrokenLore entries (approx. 3 hours).

Features distinct 'Fourth Wall' breaks that comment on horror tropes.

Released in January 2026 as part of a planned 5-game anthology.

Latest Updates & Events

Event

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW - 20% OFF on Steam

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is currently featured on the Steam store!

Featured on Steam
20% OFF
Windows
Far and away the most ambitious entry in the series.Game Reviews
An engaging, thought-provoking exploration of modern trauma.Critic Consensus

Game Ratings

Atmosphere9/10

Oppressive dread utilizing liminal spaces and sound

Narrative9/10

Symbolic, emotional story about real-world issues

Horror8/10

Psychological tension over cheap jump scares

Mechanics7/10

Solid exploration mixed with basic stealth

Pacing8/10

Tight 3-hour experience with escalating stakes

Who Will Enjoy This?

Psychological Horror Fans45%

Lovers of Silent Hill and symbolic storytelling

Narrative Explorers35%

Players who enjoy reading lore and uncovering secrets

Indie Thriller Buffs20%

Fans of short, intense indie horror experiences

Similar To

Layers of Fear
Psychological Depth
Similarity
85%
Visage
Surreal Setting
Similarity
75%
Outlast
Chase Mechanics
Similarity
60%

💡 Did You Know?

The game is developed by Tokyo-based Serafini Productions.

Creatures, like the 'Beauty-Obsessed Mother,' are direct metaphors for specific mental health struggles.

Runtime has tripled compared to previous BrokenLore entries (approx. 3 hours).

Features distinct 'Fourth Wall' breaks that comment on horror tropes.

Released in January 2026 as part of a planned 5-game anthology.

Latest Updates & Events

Event

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW - 20% OFF on Steam

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is currently featured on the Steam store!

Featured on Steam20% OFFWindows

Timeline

2025
Anthology Begins
First two BrokenLore titles released as walking simulators.
2026-01-16
UNFOLLOW Launch
Global release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
TBA 2026
Projected Sequel
Release of 'BrokenLore: FOLLOW' (Prequel).

The Monsters of Anne's Mind

  • The Masked Stabber: A relentless pursuer representing fear of violence
  • The Beauty Mother: A grotesque figure symbolizing body image pressure
  • Faceless Dolls: Representations of anonymity and loss of self
  • The Bullies: Distorted human figures echoing past tormentors

Game Details

Platforms
PC
Genres
Psychological Horror, Adventure +1
Atmosphere
dark/mysterious/psychological

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