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Impasto

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Impasto is a first-person horror adventure game inspired by the works and legacy of Francisco Goya, the revered yet tortured Spanish painter. Set within a world irreversibly altered by his fraying sanity, the player must use both stealth and wits to survive.

What works

  • Unique and immersive art style inspired by goya's paintings
  • Free to play
  • Strong atmospheric sound design and voice acting
  • Short and accessible gameplay session
  • Interesting narrative exploring historical and psychological themes

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical bugs and optimization issues
  • Short length and abrupt ending
  • Basic and sometimes frustrating stealth mechanics
  • Lack of localization beyond english
  • Limited gameplay depth and replayability

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Impasto: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Last update: 23/08/2026