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Serene Asylum

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Genre: 精神病院脱出ホラー

Game Overview

Serene Asylum wakes players on a surgical table in an asylum with a history that surfaces through documents. The infinite loop structure traps the space in repetition. GPA scores it high on Horror and Puzzle — a free-to-play horror that applies the loop mechanic to institutional architecture.

Game Characteristics

Dystopian Setting

75%

Horror

70%

Dark

70%

Existential Themes

65%

Puzzle

65%

Emotional Story

45%

Graphics

45%

Multiple Endings

40%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

55 ✓

Intermediate

62 ✓

Advanced

55 ✓

Keywords

廃精神病院無限ループ脱出free to playpsychological horror闇の歴史解明

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Dystopian Setting

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Horror

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Dark

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Existential Themes

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Puzzle

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Emotional Story

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Graphics

45%

Multiple Endings

40%

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About "Serene Asylum"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

Serene Asylum（セリーン・アサイラム） leads with its 精神病院脱出ホラー identity, anchored by the core feel of "Serene Asylum wakes players on a surgical table in an asylum with a history that surfaces through documents." The headline profile reads Dystopian Setting 75% / Horror 70% / Dark 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of Dystopian Setting and Horror. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "Serene Asylum（セリーン・アサイラム）" by using its feel of 廃精神病院, 無限ループ脱出, and free to play as the primary lens, weighting Dystopian Setting and Horror most heavily. Top similar titles include "Confabulation（コンファビュレーション）", "I'm on Observation Duty（アイム・オン・オブザベーション・デューティ）", "アムネジア：ザ・ダーク・ディセント（Amnesia: The Dark Descent）".