Scary adventure game inside a grocery store

EXPERIMENT: GROCERIES is a free adventure game for PC developed by an indie developer who goes by the name nihilanth. In this first-person title, players need to figure out the truth behind the strange events happening inside a local grocery store that they visit every day to shop.

Just like The Smiling Man or Cleaning Redville, EXPERIMENT: GROCERIES features PS1-style graphics that utilize low-polygon textures. Players can expect a dark and atmospheric experience here with a distinct old-school presentation and a sense of nostalgia. There are also horror elements in the gameplay to keep them on their toes.

Time to do the groceries

Retro gaming has made a comeback in a real and meaningful way. This recent wave of interest has game developers looking toward classic games of decades past for inspiration. In particular, PS1-style games have been popular in recent years, with their distinct low-poly graphics, paired with atmospheric horror elements that just work well together. EXPERIMENT: GROCERIES is an indie release title to add to the list.

In this game, you play a character that frequents a local grocery store daily to shop for supplies and other needs. One day, as you enter inside with your shopping list, you notice that things are amiss. From the sliding door to the food on the floor, everything is in shambles, and they get worse each time you visit. Explore and try to figure out what’s going on.

With each passing day and visit, you slowly realize something sinister is afoot and wonder if your favorite grocery store is still worth the trip and possible danger. Before jumping in, you should be aware that the game can be finished in under 10 minutes depending on how you play. Some might say it a bit too short, but that will really be a subjective matter.

Something sinister at the counter

There is no shortage of great retro PS1-style games to play today. If you have played your fair share of titles and want more, EXPERIMENT: GROCERIES is another that you can check out. It offers the same distinct look and presentation wrapped inside a dark horror experience. It’s a little on the short side, but it is still worth a play.