The Cursed Tape
Released May 2024
Someone slipped a mysterious videotape under your door... Do you dare watch it?!
80% positive · 327 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $3.99
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Evaluation
The Cursed Tape is a short horror walking simulator that launched on May 7, 2024 as a self-contained, finished experience. The store description explicitly describes it as "a short horror game" with an approximate playtime of 30–40 minutes, with no menu or settings — a deliberate design choice by the solo developer. There is no DLC, no season pass, no roadmap, and no announcements of additional content. The only post-launch communication was a minor bug fix patch on May 8, 2024 — the day after launch — with no further developer activity since. This game was designed and shipped as a complete, standalone product with no indication of any planned follow-on content.
Evidence
Game described as 'a short horror game' with a 30–40 minute runtime, no menu or settings, launched as a complete, self-contained experience.
A minor bug fix patch was released the day after launch. This is the only developer communication on record.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
JustTomcuk
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The main genre is "Horror", "Walking Simulator".
Description:
A short horror game about a mysterious videotape that someone slipped under your door. Do you dare to watch it?!
Peculiarities:
VHS Effect.
Realistic graphics.
Frighteningly natural sound design.
Approximate game duration: 30 - 40 minutes.
Note:
The game does not have a menu or any settings to make the game the way the author intended.
To exit the game, press Alt+F4 or exit through the door in the main room.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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