i haven't gotten far enough in Observer to reach the (allegedly) two "run for your life" bits, it is apparently really freaking hard to die in that game, BUT they have instances where this monster just... crosses a doorway in front of you and at that point it doesn't really matter what you've read on the internet, if you can hide at that moment you would. so yeeeeeeeah be ready for that if you ever get around to it. otherwise the game is really laid back and pretty and Rutger Hauer is of course an absolute delight as always, but the mindhack portions are freaky deaky.

i am installing WOH right now! turn-based will make it much easier to deal with, ty for the info :D

I played Observer just recently, and "survived" a whole playthrough. I'm much like you guys, and don't like horror either, but can say that it's bearable. I did die in one section a couple of times, but other than that it's pretty tame as far as difficulty/horror turning you into an illogically scared person who can't think straight. I won't be playing it again any time soon though! I will be trying some other similar games cos it has made me interested in the genre. I've been recommended Layers of Fear.

i tried INSIDE last week! i have a major issue with being the Hunted Party and totally freaked out so had to stop playing like ten minutes in, but that's from my own issues and not a reflection of the game itself. the use of color (or lack thereof) was done really well tho, i was impressed under all the terror.

nifty, thanks for the rec! i've added it to my ITAD list so next time i've got cash to spend i'll get it :D

Gone Home got to you?!!? Hahaha but I get what you mean. I've finished that game & definitely gave me the creeps too at certain parts. It is literally a walking sim in a quiet, dark, and empty house 😅 Have seen the Suicide of Rachel Foster game, but not Siren: Blood Curse - gonna check that out to see what the fuss is about 👀 And definitely, World of Horror has definitely unique & interesting gameplay..

And woah, I didn't know you had me on your WL. Idk why people add me but it's cool, thank you. I'll add you back to mines too. And it's ok you don't have to that! I know you're coming from a place of generosity but I'll get to level 2 on my own at some point no worries 👍🏻

By the way, I'm sorry for this late reply, I've been unwell and busy this week so apologies for that ^^