Butcherman

Butcherman

Horror· Exploration· Atmospheric· First-Person
Released May 2026

Experience the psychological horror of being kidnapped by a serial killer. Driven to escape, explore everything around you, use your wits, uncover secrets, and face the unimaginable dread of being in the victim’s place. Inspired by a true story.

92% positive · 175 reviews
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Evaluation

Butcherman launched on May 21, 2026 as a short psychological horror walking simulator, explicitly described as averaging about 30 minutes to complete. The store description presents it as a self-contained, narrative-focused experience inspired by a real criminal case. There are no DLC listings, no season pass, no roadmap, and no developer news posts announcing future content. The game appears to have been designed and shipped as a finished, compact product. However, given that it only released 24 days ago, there simply hasn't been enough time to determine whether the developer plans any post-launch additions or patches beyond maintenance.
Evidence
Game is described as a short, self-contained psychological horror walking simulator averaging 30 minutes to complete, with no mention of DLC, future updates, or additional content.
store metadata · May 21, 2026 source ambiguous
medium
Short description frames the game as a complete, standalone experience inspired by a true story — no future content hinted at.
description · May 21, 2026 source ambiguous
low

Media

Details

Developer
Mounpeak Games
Publisher
Mounpeak Games
Achievements
7
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
ExplorationAtmosphericFirst-PersonHorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichShortActionWalking SimulatorRealisticThrillerMysteryPsychologicalAdventureCinematic

About this game

Butcherman is a psychological horror walking simulator with escape room elements.

It's a short game, averaging 30 minutes to complete.

Inspired by a real case involving a victim who was held captive for a long period by a serial killer, enduring both physical and psychological abuse.

Explore the disturbing world of a serial killer

Dive into an atmosphere steeped in the pain, sorrow, and oppression of being controlled by a psychopathic, sadistic mind. 

Solve puzzles

Investigate secrets, search for items, and gather resources that may lead you to an exit. 

Growing unease

Being imprisoned and controlled can drive you to madness, and death becomes an increasingly imminent possibility. 

What to expect

  • Average playtime: 30 minutes

  • Professional voice acting (English)

  • Immersive graphics and sound design 

  • High-detail environments

  • Crafted tension

  • Compelling story

Are these done yet?

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Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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