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Co-op sci-fi horror extraction sim where you capture hostile entities.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of That Which Remains (7h 10m in total). The problem that came up most: environments too dark to see and no brightness setting, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 10m analysed · English, Greek · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 71
- Ideas
- 5
- Highlights
- 11
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 178 in all.
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- Stream 1, 1h analysed: 8 problems.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 23 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 57 min analysed: 2 problems.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 24 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 5, 45 min analysed: 24 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
- Stream 6, 45 min analysed: 32 problems, 5 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 7, 43 min analysed: 23 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 8, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 4 highlights.
Problems (71)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #46Frustration
environments too dark to see and no brightness setting
5 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
ghost trap capture procedure is not explained
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
new players do not know how to access or take equipment
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
thermometer gives no threshold for hotspot or freezing evidence
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
laser net and emf reader usage not explained
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
ghost journal shows unknowns and elimination can empty the list
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
identifying and submitting the entity guess is not discoverable
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
placing a trap angers the ghost with no warning
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
early gear and trap costs too high, points not poolable
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
item pickup input and room ownership rules are unclear
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
unclear where the ghost resides and whether it has a room
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
power source in the house is hard to locate at start
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
crouch works as a toggle and players get stuck crouched
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
exit from the starting lobby room is not obvious
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
player color follows join slot with no choice
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
flashlight stays weak compared to other gear
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
hauling gear is hard before stamina upgrades
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
teammates cannot see each other's notes and photos
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bugblocking
tutorial stalls if the infused item is grabbed early
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
binding device menu to mouse button freezes input
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
players and dead bodies block doors
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
tutorial not suggested before first contract, players abandon rounds
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
reviving dead teammates is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
spirit box usage is unclear to new players
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
entity chases players outside the house unexpectedly
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
ghost identification can be turned off by accident
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
unclear which house on the street is haunted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
final guess offers only five of the existing entities
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
crafting and device menu look clashes with the horror mood
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
ghost spawns on top of player for an unavoidable kill
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Quit
tutorial skipped or found dull
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
pet cat in player room glitches when a run starts
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
name tags show long ids and cut off names
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
footstep sounds play twice
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
geiger counter viewmodel is oversized
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
cannot enter a teammate lobby room after starting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
hiding spots are hard to find and recognise
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
coffee machine unlock condition is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
unclear what the glowing currency items are and how to spot them
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
loot delivery loop through the portal is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
ghost turning objects into bones is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
breaker state is not visible
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
meaning of the portal turning red is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
steep learning curve in the first contract
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
how the aimed thermometer works is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
camera photo control is easy to forget
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
locked house door with no hint about a key
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
unclear how to return from the house to the hub
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
walkie talkie use is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Confusion
unclear how to switch off night vision
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Confusion
unclear if geiger counter readings confirm a haunted item
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Confusion
keybind label for switching off all devices is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Confusion
selfie camera icon reads as a hammer
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Confusion
unclear if gear on a dead teammate can be recovered
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Confusion
appearance cannot be changed and default character is bald
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
props look interactive but cannot be used or picked up
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
player bodies block and clip through doors
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
temperature defaults to celsius and the unit switch is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
physical door opening feels awkward
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
ghost turns aggressive quickly and hunts even outside
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
evidence rarely shows up beyond temperature
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
destination modifiers look intimidating to new players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
inventory fills before all evidence tools are taken
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
dead players cannot drop their equipment
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
carried items block the flashlight beam
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
infused item glow hidden by the flashlight
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
default look sensitivity is too high
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
no mantling to get past blocked paths
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
spirit box is disliked
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
devices need time to activate before use
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Frustration
large paintings hard to fit into the container
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (5)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #74Comparison
ghost hunting loop likened to phasmophobia
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Comparison
quota based collecting likened to repo
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Suggestion
no in-game music or effects volume controls
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Suggestion
audio narration is easy to miss without subtitles
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Comparison
compared to demonologist
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (11)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #77Highlight
the cat in the base charms players
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
taking haunted bunnies from the ghost is a fun side goal
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
spirit box ghost responses are entertaining and personal
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
possession after provoking the ghost lands as a scare
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
detailed gamer room on the suburban map
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
creepy soundtrack sets the mood from the menu on
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
crafting in the hub is a welcome discovery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
physics grab makes holding the flashlight fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
jump scares land well in the first hunt
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
soul collection goal appeals to players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
thrown objects during ghost activity are fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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