75
With mature themes in a narrative that has evolved alongside the gameplay, Gylt tells an engaging story and may surprise those who judge a book by its cover.
70
GYLT offers an emotional insight into the impact bullying can have on a child using thought provoking art to convey concepts of loneliness, anger and paranoia. This well crafted story links well with the simple gameplay mechanics, with an artstyle that fits the creepy atmosphere created through the soundtrack. All of this and an environment which urges you to explore in spite of the sparse selection of meaningful items to be found, GYLT is perfect for a horror fan looking for a more mellow game, and would work well as a first-time spooky experience.
70
Gylt hits PC, PlayStation and Xbox after its exclusivity with Stadia to bring its light and enjoyable survival horror proposal to a wider audience. A simple, convincing audiovisual experience that hides a deep social message.
10
Amazing story, nice game to play, great adventure game! I super recommend, and the Collector's Edition is so great, worth buying for collectors.
9
Gylt is an atmospheric horror game that touches on sensitive topics and has a great story that motivates you to keep playing. The main character is likable and uses unconventional weapons to fight the monsters in the game, which adds variety.
10
An artistic game with characters that you sympathise with and want to save. Gameplay, graphics and story are excellent.
GYLT
Released On:
Jul 6, 2023
Metascore
Mixed or Average
72
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
My Score
Drag or tap to give a rating
Hover and click to give a rating
Metascore
Mixed or Average
50% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
50% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Jul 14, 2023
85
GYLT from Tequila Works is a heavy game to bear. Its story is overwhelmingly sad, relatable, and impactful. The gameplay is built to complement the story and the devs did a great job of pulling those two pieces together. This game isn’t for the faint of heart and it will certainly get you in the feels, but the journey is worth the emotional risk.
Jul 10, 2023
80
While its gameplay can feel a little basic at times, we’re really glad that GYLT is now free of Stadia. This is a small but powerful horror title that tackles an important issue while also providing hours of engaging gameplay. And though there’s nothing truly original here, Tequila Works has obviously put this together with care. If nothing else, it deserves praise for simply being a horror game accessible to younger audiences while still being unsettling for all.
User score
Mixed or Average
46% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
46% Mixed
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
9% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Feb 26, 2026
10
Amazing story, nice game to play, great adventure game! I super recommend, and the Collector's Edition is so great, worth buying for collectors.
Feb 3, 2024
10
An artistic game with characters that you sympathise with and want to save. Gameplay, graphics and story are excellent.
Jul 25, 2023
75
With mature themes in a narrative that has evolved alongside the gameplay, Gylt tells an engaging story and may surprise those who judge a book by its cover.
Jul 24, 2023
70
GYLT offers an emotional insight into the impact bullying can have on a child using thought provoking art to convey concepts of loneliness, anger and paranoia. This well crafted story links well with the simple gameplay mechanics, with an artstyle that fits the creepy atmosphere created through the soundtrack. All of this and an environment which urges you to explore in spite of the sparse selection of meaningful items to be found, GYLT is perfect for a horror fan looking for a more mellow game, and would work well as a first-time spooky experience.
Jul 18, 2023
70
A weak combat system and a few gamplay niggles don't detract from what is an eerie, adventurous tale. Yes the story could have been stronger but the visuals and mostly entertaining gamplay make Gylt an enjoyable game that never outstays its welcome. However, I do feel a few tweaks here and there could have made the game vastly superior.
Jul 4, 2023
60
Tequila Works has definitely offered better experiences in the past, but Gylt is still a decent enough time.
Jul 4, 2023
56
An adventure with basic stealth elements and a teen-horror atmosphere that also winks at more recent genre series. The atmosphere is good but the all too basic gameplay seems to be aimed at a fairly young and unweaned audience. Technically it does not leave great memories but the porting job could have been better.
Sep 19, 2024
9
Gylt is an atmospheric horror game that touches on sensitive topics and has a great story that motivates you to keep playing. The main character is likable and uses unconventional weapons to fight the monsters in the game, which adds variety.
Dec 18, 2023
9
A horror game that touches a very serious theme, the game grips you right from the begining until the end of the game, while the game is short I find it the right length.
Jul 7, 2023
6
Good- Well written characters with compelling voicework; interesting atmosphere; mechanics are simple but enjoyable enough for the short runtime Bad- The story isn't fleshed out; the level design can be pretty linear which makes puzzles really easy; combat mechanics don't have a ton of depth Thoughts- Despite its many shortcomings, GYLT is a passable adventure that managed to retain my interest for the entirety of its campaign. Sure, the mechanics aren’t anything new or particularly innovative – but they serve their purposes for the relatively short runtime of around six hours. The story also has an interesting premise, but it falters in the face of a barebones structure and poor pacing. GYLT might be worth a try if you find any of this interesting, but it’s totally passable if you aren’t particularly piqued by anything that’s on offer.
Jan 21, 2024
4
Gylt had the feeling **** game but due to the short and easy gameplay it failed.
SummaryEnter the new creation from Tequila Works, a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions. Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where your nightmares become reality. Hide from terrible creatures or confront ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Jul 6, 2023
Developer:
Publisher:
