
You've been trapped in a looping Finnish summer cottage. Use your observation and memory to find anomalies and make the right choice to escape the Finnish Cottage 8.
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Welcome to Finnish Cottage 8, a classic summer cottage in the woods so peaceful you’d never want to leave!
Finnish Cottage 8 is a walking simulator set in a mökki (summer cottage), a beloved staple of Finnish summer life. Equipped with an obligatory sauna and a classic Finnish weather forecast radio program, this game will transport you to the tranquility of summer in the Land of A Thousand Lakes.

But in this cottage, something sinister stirs where your eyes don't reach.
Observe carefully and you may find your way out.
The bad news is, you are not the first to attempt an escape...
The good news is, you are not the first to attempt an escape!
A secret organisation has been investigating this cottage, and their efforts left behind certain convenient tools. This laptop will help you identify which loop you are in.

If you see an anomaly, leave through the back door (marked with "Anomalies" tape).
If you don’t see an anomaly, leave through the front door.
If you are right, the loop number goes up by 1.
If you are wrong, you’ll return to Loop 0.
Once the number reaches 8, the cottage may let you go....
30 - 60 minutes
The game includes audio in English and Finnish, but understanding of the latter is not required for playing the game.
Subtitles are available in English, Finnish, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish.
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Languages: English*, Finnish, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Ukrainian*languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 40 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Over all a good spot the difference game, would be great to see more of a horror aspect and jump scares, maybe parts that take you off on a tangent like this did in cabin factory (Side quests) . ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☑ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☑ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☑ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☑ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☑ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10
Gameplay : https://youtu.be/LLLBeLQ-FxE Finish Cottage 8 – A Hidden Indie Horror Gem in the Forests of Finland If you’re a fan of eerie atmospheres, psychological horror, and indie games that punch above their weight, Finish Cottage 8 deserves a spot on your playlist. Developed by a small team, this game delivers a slow-burn experience that leans into mystery, isolation, and a creeping sense of dread—without relying on cheap jump scares. 🌲 Atmosphere & Setting – 9/10 The game’s biggest strength is its environment. Set in a dark Finnish forest, the titular Cottage 8 feels like a character in itself—abandoned, boarded up, yet hiding secrets you’re dying to uncover. The dense fog, cold lighting, and subtle sound design create a feeling of being constantly watched, even when nothing is happening. It’s immersive, it’s creepy, and it keeps you hooked. 🧩 Gameplay – 7/10 Gameplay is primarily exploration-based with light puzzle-solving. It’s not fast-paced, but that works in its favor. You’re meant to take your time, open every drawer, listen to every creak, and soak in the dread. However, the pacing may be too slow for players looking for action or combat. This is more Gone Home meets Blair Witch than Resident Evil. 📖 Story & Mystery – 8/10 There’s a story here—but it’s not spoon-fed to you. Notes, environmental clues, and cryptic symbols guide your understanding of what happened in Cottage 8. It’s up to you to piece things together, which adds replay value and depth. The narrative is subtle, a little surreal at times, and leaves room for interpretation. 🎧 Sound & Visuals – 8.5/10 Visually, the game is impressive for its scale. The lighting is particularly well done—dim enough to unsettle, but clear enough to explore. And the audio design is chef’s kiss: wind through trees, creaking floorboards, and distant unidentifiable noises make the silence deafening. Headphones are highly recommended. 🐛 Bugs & Polish – 6.5/10 As with many indie games, there are some rough edges—minor clipping, occasional texture pop-ins, and some awkward animations. But nothing game-breaking, and updates seem to be coming steadily from the devs. 🧠 Final Verdict: 8/10 Finish Cottage 8 is a moody, well-crafted indie horror experience perfect for fans of atmospheric, slow-burn storytelling. It might not appeal to players looking for constant scares or action, but if you enjoy unraveling secrets in eerie places, this little Finnish nightmare is worth your time. 👍 Recommended for: Fans of Layers of Fear, Gone Home, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Players who enjoy slow, immersive horror Anyone looking for a hidden gem on Steam 👎 Not for: Players who want action-heavy or fast-paced gameplay Those who dislike minimal UI or exploration-driven stories
Компактная, но довольно атмосферная игра. Она подойдет для любителей жанра "аномалий" и тех, кто хочет немного скоротать время. Если вы готовы к повторяющемуся геймплею, где главный враг вы. https://enthub.it/story/37553-finnish-cottage-8-obzor-horror-golovolomki-na-vnimanie
Finnish Cottage 8 is a slow, looping descent into paranoia, where the only monster might be your memory. Each playthrough is a quiet test of observation, rewarding the careful and punishing the overconfident with resets, whispers, and the occasional crawling horror. Its strength lies in restraint—letting dread build over silence, subtle shifts, and creeping doubt. You’re not just spotting differences; you’re convincing yourself you're not losing it. Cozy turns uncanny fast in this mökki mystery, and once it gets in your head, good luck getting it out.
Anomaly game. I am not the biggest fan of the genre, but this one isn't that bad.
Просто очередная игра про аномалии, она не плохая, плюс в коллекцию
Nice game!! I love the feeling that you have to find every details until abruptly finding something horrible!
3 Stunden Spielzeit gebraucht um es durch zu spielen. Ein sehr schön gemachtes Anomalie-Spiel, eine gute Ergänzung für jede Anomalie-Sammlung eines jeden Fans dieser Spiele. Ein sehr gut gelungenes erstes Start-Spiel von Savukivi-Games.
[[[[ NO SPOILERS ]]]] Video Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qynfNjzh62k One of my all-time favorite Anomaly Detection games has to be THE CABIN FACTORY, and this game, while not quite as good, still does itself proud trying to emulate that masterpiece. The range of anomalies goes from the extremely subtle to pretty obvious which makes for a fairly difficult game (harder than most). If you like games like these be sure to check out our amazing collection of games: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQTmUby5Dx3iuJNF3ilY1P-Zt1_bkE8Ts
I had a really fun time with Finnish Cottage 8. It isn’t a terrifying horror game (so don’t expect constant jump scares), but it nails a quiet, eerie atmosphere. What I liked: -Great atmosphere, both peaceful and unsettling. -Simple but engaging gameplay: The anomaly spotting mechanic is easy to grasp but still rewarding, especially when you catch a tricky change and escape another loop. What could be better: -A bit short: The whole experience can run fairly quick (under ~30–60 minutes for many players). -Radio volume and audio quirks: The constant Finnish radio (while atmospheric) can be very loud compared to other audio elements. Final thoughts: Overall, Finnish Cottage 8 is a solid indie experience. It’s atmospheric, enjoyable, and clearly the product of a small team that knew what they wanted to make. It’s not intense horror, but it is a charming little puzzle/horror hybrid that’s worth checking out.
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