Start Survey?

Ever stumbled upon something online that just feels... off? That's the exact vibe Start Survey? nails. It's one of those weird little indie games that crawls under your skin and stays there. You're basically just answering an online survey or so it seems. But this isn't some boring marketing questionnaire. It’s a psychological trip into the uncanny, wrapped in retro aesthetics and dripping with unease.

The setup is simple: you're in a dimly lit room, rain tapping against the window, sitting at an old computer. A mysterious stranger sent you a link to this survey, and as you click through, things get weird fast. The questions start normal, then slowly slide into the deeply personal, the intrusive, the downright creepy. And the wild part? Your answers seem to mess with reality itself. The room changes. Sounds shift. It’s like the game is listening. And maybe it is.

Visually, Start Survey? feels like a throwback to early PS1 horror grainy, low poly, and intentionally rough. You can play in color, but the black and white mode really amps up the tension. It’s all atmosphere no jump scares, no gore just a slow, sinking feeling that something isn’t right. And it’s over in about ten minutes, but those minutes stick with you.

What’s cool is how the game plays with your choices. Every “yes” or “no” feels heavier than the last. You can look around the room, soak in the dread, but you can’t escape. It’s a bottled experience, short but potent. Made by a solo dev, it’s pay what you want (including free), which just makes it easier to recommend. If you’re into stuff like Siren Head or Granny, but prefer your horror cerebral over chaotic, this one’s for you.

Don’t go in expecting action expect unease. Expect to question why a simple survey feels so violating. And maybe, when it’s over, you’ll sit there for a second, thinking about what you just clicked through.