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Gloomy Eyes

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

What works

  • Beautiful and distinctive tim burton-inspired art style
  • Emotionally engaging and poetic narrative
  • Accessible and well-paced puzzles
  • Immersive atmospheric soundtrack and narration
  • Innovative dual-character self-coop gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Some minor technical issues and bugs reported
  • Fixed camera angles can cause navigation frustration
  • Lack of character customization or multiplayer co-op
  • Price considered high by some for content amount

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Gloomy Eyes: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Value.

Last update: 02/09/2026