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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Critic score1 critic
First release
Mar 19, 2021
Developer
Kaigan Games
Publisher
Maze Theory
Engine
Unity
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Simulator, Puzzle · Mystery, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller

Building on the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels, first encountered in the iconic story “Blink”, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a found-phone horror game developed by the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA.

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Storyline
Amidst a sinister series of events at a seemingly abandoned house in London, someone goes missing, and you find their phone. When it begins to self-destruct, ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood enlists your help to uncover hidden clues and solve cryptic puzzles. Will you unravel the truth behind the chilling disappearance before it’s too late? But remember: don't turn your back, don't look away and DON’T BLINK.Read more

Amidst a sinister series of events at a seemingly abandoned house in London, someone goes missing, and you find their phone. When it begins to self-destruct, ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood enlists your help to uncover hidden clues and solve cryptic puzzles. Will you unravel the truth behind the chilling disappearance before it’s too late? But remember: don't turn your back, don't look away and DON’T BLINK.

Release dates
Android
Mar 19, 2021
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 19, 2021
iOS
Mar 19, 2021
All 7 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Aug 11, 2021
PlayStation 4
Aug 12, 2021
Xbox One
Aug 12, 2021
Nintendo Switch
Aug 12, 2021
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
2h
Main + Extras
3h
Completionist
3h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Text, First person
Keywords
jump scare moment, available on - blacknut

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main Story (IGDB)
2h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
3h
Completionist (IGDB)
3h

Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 620 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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