Luto Reviews
Luto is a gripping and refreshingly bold take on psychological horror, blending clever environmental puzzles with a narrative that’s as unpredictable as it is emotionally resonant. Its looping design, oppressive atmosphere, and unsettling narration come together to create a game that constantly keeps you questioning what’s real and what isn’t, and whilst it is a relatively short experience, it’s one that’s packed with moments that feel both inventive and deeply haunting. For fans of horror that values atmosphere and ingenuity over cheap scares, Luto is a must-play, though be warned: it’s an experience that will linger in your mind long after you’ve escaped its twisting corridors.
Luto is a masterclass in psychological horror atmosphe—rerefined, personal, and haunting. It lingers not through terror, but through tension. However, immersion falters at times due to rough edges like placeholder text, untranslated lines, and puzzles that verge on the inscrutable. It's a powerful experience, just shy of perfection.
As the debut title from an emerging studio born in the heart of Spain, Luto marks a very promising start. Despite limited resources, the team managed to deliver one of the most refined psychological horror experiences, built on innovative ideas. While the core gameplay is simple, the journey through the abandoned house is mysterious and eerily strange, constantly fueling your curiosity to keep moving forward. For fans of psychological horror, this is an experience well worth playing.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Luto is a short but powerful experience that combines atmospheric storytelling, an oppressive atmosphere, and a deeply personal emotional charge. It's not a typical horror game, but rather a story about grief and silence. It may not be for everyone, but if you connect with its plot, it will stay with you long after you finish it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Luto joins the ranks of divisive, artistically ambitious games—echoing the style of Hideo Kojima—with its metaphor-laden, psychological journey that, despite some visual flaws, lingers deeply and emotionally long after its surreal tale of isolation and acceptance ends.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
At first, I wasn’t expecting a lot from Luto. I had (wrongfully) assumed it would have been just yet another P.T. clone doing nothing more than satiating our thirst for anything vaguely resembling what Silent Hills “could have been”. Thankfully, my expectations were subverted. This is a wholly unique experience that managed to pull me intro its (very weird) world. It’s not the most terrifying or challenging of horror games, but it was a great slow burn, one I can easily recommend to horror fans out there.