The Dummy Experiment

The Dummy Experiment

Kai van Ommeren · January 19, 2018 · Free to Play, Indie, Adventure, Difficult, Multiplayer

The Dummy Experiment is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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The Dummy Experiment price

The Dummy Experiment is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About The Dummy Experiment

In The Dummy Experiment you are a test dummy subjected to a horrible experiment by a mad scientist, Dr. Strohmann. When you start up the game your goal is to pick a dummy of your choice.

On your way to the experiment the grappling hook (that picked up the dummy you chose) somehow loses grip. When the dummy’s feet reach the ground, the test dummy suddenly stands up. From here on, you are in control of the dummy. The narrator reacts surprised but motivate you (the dummy) to go for it and escape the facility.

As a dummy that just got his first experience in walking you use your balance to move away and escape the horrible experiment you were exposed to. Not only do you use this balance to get moving, but also in order to dodge objects and face obstacles that you will encounter.

While moving it is important to keep your balance so you won't fall over. Once you move you can't stop. Stay focused, and remember... Rushing around the terrain will only make it harder.

While Playing, you will:

  • “Simply” walk to your goal.
  • Get Frustrated.
  • Ask yourself why you are playing this.
  • Tell yourself that it is actually a pretty nice game.
  • Be satisfied once you reach a checkpoint.
  • Hear nice feedback from the narrator.

We advice you to play with a controller over keyboard as it may ease up the controls.

A big special thanks to our narrator Sam Lopez. You can reach out to him with the contact information you can find on our community page.

The Dummy Experiment — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Apr 6, 2024
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8 found this helpful
Not recommended Apr 7, 2024
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1 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 2, 2026
REALLY hard, but really fun ;)
Recommended Nov 4, 2025
Игра "The Dummy Experiment" - это короткий, но жутко атмосферный хоррор, который держит в напряжении с первых секунд. Сюжет, хоть и камерный, затягивает своей таинственностью и заставляет гадать, что скрывается за необъяснимыми событиями. Ограниченное пространство и давящая музыка создают ощущение клаустрофобии и беспомощности, усиливая страх перед неизведанным. Понравилась минималистичная, но эффективная визуальная составляющая. Темные коридоры и жутковатый манекен (или нет?) играют на подсознательных страхах. Игра проходится быстро, примерно за час, но оставляет после себя неприятное послевкусие и желание разгадать все секреты. Из минусов можно отметить некоторую предсказуемость некоторых скримеров и отсутствие более глубокого раскрытия сюжета. Однако, учитывая, что это инди-проект, стоит отметить качественную работу над атмосферой и созданием напряжения. Рекомендую всем любителям коротких хоррор-приключений, которые ценят пугающую атмосферу и простую, но интригующую историю.
Recommended Jul 30, 2025
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Recommended Nov 1, 2024
Super fun and easy to get the hang of, however, getting great at takes some time.

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