You've probably seen other people refer to Sorry We're Closed as a gay Silent Hill and that's pretty accurate. The inspiration from the PS1/PS2 era of Silent Hill is clear (I also get some Suda51 vibes from it) but SWC stands well on its own. The atmosphere and environments are amazing, it's incredibly stylish, great soundtrack and a wonderful story headed by a likeable cast of characters. Sorry We're Closed is a delightful game which will probably take around 7 hours to finish and the game runs smoothly on Deck. I'm really looking forward to seeing what the developers create in the future. PS: Survival horror fans need to start giving Michelle her flowers. She's a fantastic protagonist.
Sorry We're Closed
- Release Date:
- Nov 14, 2024
- Metacritic:
- 83
- Developer:
- à la mode games
- Publisher:
- Akupara Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Feature List
Open Your Third Eye: See two worlds at once with the gift of Michelle’s demonic curse.
Your Choices Matter: Multiple endings are available depending on the dialogue choices you make with an eclectic cast of characters.
Fixed Camera Exploration: Experience the cinematic charm of classic survival horror camera angles.
First Person Arcade Shooting: Combat is up close and personal as you target enemy weak points.
Manage Your Inventory: Straightforward health and ammo resource management. Find items to solve puzzles and exchange with NPCs.
Modern and Tank Controls: Optionally play the entire experience using authentic tank controls.
New Game+: Restart the adventure, keeping your upgrades and collectables, as you explore alternate story paths.
Time Attack Mode: Race against the clock to improve your combat level scores.
Accessibility Options: Remappable controls, aim assist, no-hold button toggles, logbook, infinite healing and additional comfort options are available.
About the Game

Sorry We're Closed is a fusion of nostalgic survival horror with a new perspective on combat, combining atmospheric environments with fixed-camera angles and the thrill of arcade-style first person shooting. Collect items and manage resources to help Michelle survive. Optional tank controls are available for those who enjoy the classic survival horror experience.
ECCENTRIC NEON SURVIVAL HORROR
Follow the final days of Michelle as she battles to break the curse placed on her by a powerful archdemon looking for love. Help (or hinder!) the lives of the curious residents in Michelle’s bustling London borough as she pursues freedom from her own untimely demise.
Michelle’s time is split between the perilous demon world and mingling with the locals on her residential street. Everyone is battling their own inner demons and through Michelle you can help guide them. Multiple endings are available through RPG-style dialogue interactions with the extravagant cast.
SNAP YOUR FINGERS AND OPEN YOUR THIRD EYE…
Michelle gains the power of the Third Eye, allowing her to peer between worlds and learn about the hidden denizens in her neighbourhood. Peel away the boundaries to uncover secret identities and solve puzzles.
The Third Eye will be Michelle’s strongest tool while battling her most threatening adversaries - especially in boss encounters! It can expose a demon’s weak points to deal maximum damage. Take enemies down with perfect weak point combos to charge up for the ultimate shot.
A WORLD OF ANGELS AND DEMONS
Thrust into a world of celestial beings, you can follow Michelle’s story as she battles to break the curse placed on her by a powerful demon looking for love. Hear what it means to be an angel or a demon, and what happens when they mix.
With multiple endings to discover, influence Michelle’s fate as the choices you make will open new opportunities to avoid or embrace the allure of the archdemon. Is there a right or a wrong? The more Michelle meddles, the more the lives of those around her change too. She’s not the only one whose fate can change.
If Michelle can brave the demon world, and keep her Hellhound pistol loaded, she might find a way to reclaim her destiny.
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User Reviews
I cannot recommend this game enough, it's a lot of fun, it's fair most of the time, the story is very good and most of the characters are likable in my opinion. The game almost never screwed me over. I do have my iffs with the game and even the story, but there's no such thing as perfection and the game is still overall good and fun (I wish it had modding support that would've been nice too).
The atmosphere/gameplay a little bit nice and nostalgic, however the story & the characters are cheaply made, and it's hard to get hooked by either the story or anyone with this poor writing.
In Layman's terms it's gay Silent Hill and it's surprisingly really good Only downside is I wish there was more content I finished my playthrough in around 6 hours. Hopefully a sequel is made.
This was really good! Tries its best to be stylish with a clearly limited budget, nice portrait art, good soundtrack. Its gameplay systems feel unique, its levels are fun to explores, its encounters well-balanced, and its narrative engaging. My biggest sticking point is that I extremely wish the *framing* was a lot different on the choices the game presents to you? or hell, I kind of wish they weren't there at all lol). I would almost describe it like... the game wanted me to put some of myself on the table, but it didn't really care about how I actually felt when I tried to? It's hard to describe, but there was something about the game that didn't mesh with me that I think would have meshed much more if I was just set onto one specific track. Regardless, the ending I chose ultimately satisfied me, and it's great to see a true-blue survival horror game really trying to explore the genre in fun mechanical ways.
as someone whose loves include demons, magical girls, horror, and queer stuff, I have never felt more seen by a game. what do you mean it has an amazing soundtrack? what do you mean the character designs are phenomenal? what do you mean the gameplay is fun and snappy and unique? what do you mean the writing is poignant and funny and heartbreaking? what do you -mean- there's a little rat in a hat???? the only flaw this game has is that I want -more- of it, desperately. to be love is to be changed! to love is to change!
Определенно [b] ХИДДЕН ГЕМ [/b] в своем жанре, но не рекомендую базовичкам, так как при прохождении может случиться сердечный приступ и разрыв жопы, УВЫ Ставлю добрые 8/10 и оч надеюсь на сиквел, где всего будет больше
Michelle, ily
An incredibly beautiful top down horror game with unique mechanics. Short and sweet with some gorgeous character design, music, and art. If you're on the fence and a fan of classic top-down horror games like the original Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Get this.
An incredible game about love and the changes that inevitably come with it! I loved the story, I loved the characters, and the horror themes are exquisitely explored and exposed. Also, I mean, as a queer person, how could I not love the aesthetics, the clothes, the drama of it all! The style is Shin Megami Tensei meets JoJo's Bizarre Adventure meets Silent Hill in a dark London setting with a retro look, what's not to love about that? I've already played it through twice, and I want to keep exploring further the different possibilities offered in the quests. This experience genuinely made me want to draw and paint again! I just loved it to pieces!!
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated (Intel UHD or AMD Radeon)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The game performs well on many low-spec systems. Try the demo if you would like to check performance on your machine.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Sorry We're Closed cost?
Sorry We're Closed costs $24.99.
What are the system requirements for Sorry We're Closed?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated (Intel UHD or AMD Radeon) Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: The game performs well on many low-spec systems. Try the demo if you would like to check performance on your machine. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Sorry We're Closed available on?
Sorry We're Closed is available on Windows PC.
Is Sorry We're Closed worth buying?
Sorry We're Closed has 94% positive reviews from 34 players. Metacritic score: 83/100.
When was Sorry We're Closed released?
Sorry We're Closed was released on Nov 14, 2024.
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