What Remains of Edith Finch
What Remains of Edith Finch
Game
Game2023Published by indie.io
Blue Maiden
Developer Blusagi Team
A slow-burning, psychological horror walking sim set in a haunted Japanese neighborhood. From the Steam store page
36 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 14, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
70
Fresh
23 positive · 10 negative
95% range 53–83%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
3 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
55 of 73 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Mixed reception: short, atmospheric horror with backtracking and generic scares.
Many players praised the game's atmosphere and visual style, calling it "atmospheric" and noting the visuals are straight-up mesmerizing. However, several criticized the heavy backtracking and generic puzzles, with one saying "it uses every trick in the book to scare you" and another calling it "a walking simulator with scary themes." [8][19][1][4]
Some found the game too short and lacking originality, with one player stating "the game is very bad and boring." Others enjoyed the multiple endings and Japanese horror vibes, calling it a fun cheap game that gave me many scares. [33][13]
Praised atmosphere · visuals · j-horror vibes · multiple endings
Criticised backtracking · generic puzzles · short length · lack of originality
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 33 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
36 of 36 · most liked firstPretty short and generic psychological horror game. It uses every trick in the book to scare you, at least you're not getting chased by anybody and there aren't many places to get lost, though there is quite a bit of going back and forth. It has 3 endings, none of which are hard to get, and hidden rooms - luckily, in case you missed some of them you don't have to restart the game from the beginning as there are plenty of auto-saves in important parts + chapter select. I'm giving this game a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AI art everywhere .. story feels nonsensical and the font makes it hard to take seriously.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game and its story is ok there isn't anything wrong with it but the thing that is INSANE in this game is the amount of walking especially back and forth. For example when I got into the apartment level design of that place was all over the place and when I got to the electrical box it was locked so I had to walk for a while to find the key for the electrical box and when I did it was locked and it wanted me to walk some more to find three numbers for it????? so I just cheated and unlocked…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's an interestin indie horror but it wears off a bit quick for me. There's a lot of backtrackin' in this game. Not only that but it also features a lot of maze like hallways. I like the game best when we didn't have to be in the apartment building lol. The story revolves around a strange ghost like woman who seems to be stalkin' us. I was intrigued aboiut the story at first but then all the puzzles started comin'. Wasn't expectin' that for a walking simulator of sorts haha. I'll middle thumb…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Typical smaller psychological horror game with the same old overused cliche puzzles and scares. Not my cup of tea.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's going to hurt for me to give it a thumbs down but the game is just kind of silly. Don't get me wrong, the game is surprisingly a whole lot more polished than most other indie horror games you can find on Steam, it's well-crafted and doesn't have bugs or glitches-- at least in my own playthrough. It wasn't infuriating to play nor does it overstay its welcome, but a lot of the game just has a lot of design choices that just makes you think it's one silly game. It's not a big part of the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another passionate project. Is this dev a master of thier craft? No, not yet... but they are well on their way. This is their second offering and let me share my group recommendation “OH HELL YEAH!!! This unique dev comes out swinging with his second horror offering! Theres some good jumpscares in there and I feel they have passion for their creation and not just cobbling assets.” One thing I respect is that this dev is trying new things. Locked In My Darkness was raw but pure and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyed this short but effective horror game. Some areas look fantastic, the visual effects are well done, and the jump scares actually got me a few times. A couple sections felt a bit tedious, but they didn’t take away from the overall experience. Excited to see what comes next from this developer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playable, but it's very generic and lacks original concepts or ideas. This is a walking simulator with scary themes. The game portrays a man who returns to his former neighborhood. He doesn’t see anyone on the streets at night but a strange girl in a blue dress. Strange things begin to happen as he chooses to go after her. The gameplay consists of the standard wandering and searching for keys or something else to open the route forward. The good thing is that you can run, so this isn't a slow…
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positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →>Removed all the anime posters in chapter 2 >There were many people who refunded the game because they complained about the posters for different reasons, in the end it was decided to remove them. Developer literally self-censored himself.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My second game Blue Maiden (2023) from which I was inspired by Japanese culture. store.steampowered.com/app/2391690/... #HorrorGames #Steam #HorrorCommunity #indiegame #horrorgame
unlabelledView post →Blue Maiden is an atmospheric indie adventure from Blusagi Team that immediately stands out through its elegant visual identity and emotional storytelling. Rather than relying on spectacle or complex mechanics, it builds its experience around a quiet sense of mystery, inviting players into a world shaped by loss, longing, and mythic symbolism. The premise centers on an enigmatic maiden connected to a supernatural event or forgotten tragedy, and the player steps into the role of someone…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →use of slop. i played this game to feel something. i felt nothing. i knew this game was going to be special when i found a blue key behind a red door using a red keycard, which allowed me to walk to the other end of the map able to open a blue door with the blue key, where i got my hands on a green key that led me to a green door at the other-other end of the map, where i finally got into a room which was empty
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty short and for a small team its decent
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I regret buying this game. It is not nearly as good as advertised. The environments are not detailed and, though a bit moody, are mostly small and constricting. The apartment building is absurdly cheap. There are jump scares, but not much else. This game is not worth purchasing. Beware.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played on Linux as it has Native Linux, But had problems, first was frame rate was not great but adding -force-vulkan to the command line fixed that, still not great but a lot better, then later in the game i found that playing the video tape only shows a black screen but you can still progress so not a game breaker. So then forced Game to use Proton Exp, frame rate was a lot lot better and the video tape played as it should, So i think i'll stick to using Proton Exp. Game wise it's okay,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you enjoy liminal spaces, the Japanese aesthetic, and jump scares, this game is definitely for you. It has a very dark and beautiful atmosphere. My only complaint is that some of the text is not suited for all resolutions, and it sometimes overflowed when playing on the Steam Deck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ep. 91 of Vrains, Bohman Vs Blue Maiden showdown. Aoi is playing the perfect game, overcoming every hurdle, just as she's about to strike the final blow Bohman flips Hydradrive Tolerance, effectively ending the turn and leaving him with just enough LP to steal the duel, she deserved better
unlabelledView post →fantastic effort!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As announced in the description, around 1 hour of gameplay for a classic run. I did not go for the other endings, so I guess I can play for another 30 minutes. 1h30 for 3€ is a good price. The story was interesting, the visuals were really great. I'd replay it again !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My maiden? Pink.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://youtu.be/lJGHx_Soebs Stuck out in the rain looking for your keys is not a strong foundation to build tension on for a horror game to pay off.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okish little horror game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Decent game with a lot of scares at the end, not bad, 3 endings so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a fun cheap game that gave me many scares! good atmosphere.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Entertaining, the story left me wanting to know more. My only complaint is the movement speed. I just wish the character moved faster because exploring feels a bit tedious at times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →lowkey a really nice niche little horror game, i like the concept of the 3 different endings and the gameplay is actually entertaining, the story is good and overall a good play, only thing i would say is implement a running function so you can get around places quicker but other than that its actually pretty good, also got really cute profile decorations you can buy too :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is very bad and boring.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got the normal ending and had to u-tube the "true ending" but still it was a good game with a nice Japanese atmosphere and good scares.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great j-horror vibes, a bit on the short side...some jumpscares got me early on, though after chapter 3-ish it starts to feel more like “all bark, no bite”. the visuals are straight-up mesmerizing, like wandering through a dream that’s just a little off
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"who's taking a bath" 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 ✅ some visuals and atmosphere, some of the sound design ⚠️ lack of genuine puzzles ⛔ backtracking vibes: wasted potential loop: walk back and forth through empty hallways grabbing keys thoughts: dear god let me run why is there a run in the settings and controls if you won't let me run. this game has an awful lot of trudging back and forth as you backtrack across long lifeless barren hallways in semi-maze areas. · there are like six/seven "puzzles" (and i…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty short indie horror game. I enjoyed it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad little horror flavored walking sim, especially for it's price. Little indie projects like these are what make Steam a special place, and this definitely adds to that. It's a bit rough around the edges compared to other indie horror experiences around the same price point, but even so, it's an interesting little ride. Notice how I keep using the word "little"? That's because it's short, just in case that wasn't obvious enough. There's some cheap jump scares in here that got a little…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a Japanese horror game called "Blue Maiden" 😎 also...outlast is 1 of my all time favorite horror games.
unlabelledView post →Interesting with some too long walks, but good ambiance and spooky stuff.
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