Washout

Washout

Mostly Positive · 67 reviews

76% positive (51 / 67)

Screenshots

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Description

Washout is a single-player first-person horror game where the player must escape a flooded maze inspired by the Bathroom Maze aesthetic while avoiding an irrational threat — a Washing Machine whose behavior defies logic and reason.

Single-player

Released

May 21, 2025

Price

$0.99

Platforms

Windows

Developer

akhsotoen

Publisher

akhsotoen

CasualIndieAtmosphericComedyDarkExplorationFirst-PersonHorrorPsychological HorrorPvESingleplayerStylized

About

Washout is a single-player, first-person horror game. Trapped in a flooded labyrinth inspired by the Bathroom Maze aesthetic, the player must find a way out while evading an unnatural threat — an anomalous Washing Machine whose behavior defies all logic.

Each playthrough offers a unique experience thanks to procedurally generated levels. With limited visibility, sound becomes your most crucial ally — the acoustic environment is key to navigating and surviving.

To avoid getting lost, the player can leave behind markers — bloody smears on the walls. But every mark comes at a cost, draining health and distorting perception, clouding both vision and judgment. Survival becomes a trade-off between maintaining orientation and preserving sanity.

The game’s visual style draws inspiration from VHS and found footage aesthetics: grain, static, and analog artifacts intensify the atmosphere of unease and disorientation.

Key Features

  • Procedural Generation
    A unique maze layout in every session — no two playthroughs are the same.
  • Unusual Antagonist
    An anomalous Washing Machine with erratic behavior and an ominous audio presence.
  • Bloody Markers
    Leave traces to mark your path, but each one costs health and distorts perception, turning navigation into a painful gamble.
  • VHS Aesthetic
    Tape glitches, grain, and analog noise simulate the look of a lost recording.
  • Sound-Based Navigation
    Survival depends on your ears — listen carefully to find your way.