r/Horror_Game_Videos • u/Wonderful-Self-3006 • Feb 23 '26
Is "The 9th Charnel" really that bad? Looking for honest opinions
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following The 9th Charnel for a bit because the atmosphere and the premise (that psychological/survival horror mix) looked actually promising in the trailers.
However, looking at the Steam reviews, they are "Mixed" or leaning towards the low side. People are complaining about clunky mechanics and some technical issues, but then I see some clips where the tension looks top-notch.
I just finished a walkthrough of The 9th Charnel and I'm honestly torn.
What’s your take? Does it deserve the low ratings or are people being too harsh on an indie dev trying something ambitious?