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SHE WAS 98

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....

What works

  • Strong atmospheric and psychological horror
  • Effective sound design and jump scares
  • Well-crafted narrative with moral ambiguity
  • Good optimization and performance
  • Short, intense experience suitable for horror fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short playtime
  • Linear and simplistic gameplay
  • Lack of customization or player agency
  • Camera/head bobbing causes discomfort for some
  • Dark visuals sometimes hinder visibility

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SHE WAS 98: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Competence, Experimenting, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Idle.

Last update: 23/08/2026