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Doll Impostor is a horror game where 1-4 players take on the role of guardians of possessed dolls. Work together to identify the impostor doll before 9 a.m, or face dire consequences. Every hour counts in this tense, fear-filled race against time.

Doll Impostor is a strategy, action and adventure game developed by David Gallardo and published by HeadArrow.
Released on March 28th 2024 is available only on Windows in 30 languages: English, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, French, Italian, German, Bulgarian, Czech, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Dutch, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Arabic.

It has received 900 reviews of which 854 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 12.25€ on Steam.


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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 Bits)
  • Processor: AMD FX-8320
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: MSI Radeon R7 200 Series
  • Storage: 18 GB available space
  • VR Support: OpenXR, SteamVR, Meta Quest 3s

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20 hours played
May 2026
I Like the game could be better if you could refuse a contract once a day, if the map boarders were more open and defined, for example the circus and cabin in the woods. Also if there were more ineractive thing in the lobby, other than that really a fun and unique gameplay experience.
13 hours played
May 2026
Doll Impostor is a multiplayer horror experience that transforms a simple idea into something surprisingly tense and psychologically effective. Instead of relying entirely on monsters chasing players through dark corridors, the game builds its horror around uncertainty and observation. Players are placed inside a haunted environment filled with dolls, but hidden among them is an impostor capable of manipulating the surroundings and creating terrifying situations. The challenge is not just surviving the night, but correctly identifying which doll has become possessed before the danger escalates beyond control. This concept gives the game a constant sense of paranoia that remains effective throughout most sessions. What makes the game stand out is how it uses subtlety rather than nonstop action to create fear. The dolls rarely reveal themselves immediately, forcing players to study their behavior carefully and watch for unnatural changes in the environment. Small details become incredibly important. A doll appearing in a different location, strange noises echoing through the house, or unsettling objects suddenly appearing can completely change the atmosphere of a match. The game constantly encourages players to question what they saw, creating a form of psychological tension that feels more immersive than traditional jump-scare-focused horror games. The cooperative multiplayer structure plays a massive role in the experience. While the game can technically be played alone, it becomes significantly more engaging with friends because communication and uncertainty become part of the gameplay itself. Players debate suspicious activity, warn each other about strange events, and occasionally panic over harmless environmental changes. These interactions naturally create both fear and humor at the same time. One player may become convinced a specific doll is dangerous while another dismisses the evidence completely, leading to moments of confusion that make every session feel unpredictable. Atmosphere is easily one of the game’s strongest qualities. The environments are dark, claustrophobic, and intentionally quiet, allowing tension to build slowly over time. Rather than overwhelming players with constant threats, the game creates discomfort through silence and anticipation. The doll designs themselves are unsettling because they remain expressionless and motionless most of the time, making even slight movements feel disturbing. Combined with eerie sound effects and unpredictable supernatural events, the game successfully creates an environment where players never feel completely safe. Another impressive feature is the way the impostor behaves differently depending on the difficulty level and random events. Easier settings make suspicious activity more noticeable, while higher difficulties introduce far more deceptive behavior patterns. Players may encounter disturbing scenes involving rearranged dolls, cryptic messages, manipulated lighting, or environmental traps designed to confuse investigators. This variety helps the game maintain replay value because players cannot simply memorize patterns or rely on obvious clues. Every session forces the group to remain alert and constantly adapt. The randomized nature of the game also works heavily in its favor. Because events and impostor behavior change from match to match, the gameplay remains fresh longer than expected. The uncertainty surrounding the impostor’s actions prevents the horror from becoming predictable too quickly. This randomness also encourages players to replay sessions with different groups, since human reactions and communication dramatically influence how matches unfold. Some games may turn into careful investigations, while others descend into total panic as players begin accusing every doll in sight. Visually, Doll Impostor embraces a horror style focused more on atmosphere than graphic violence. The environments are detailed enough to feel believable while still maintaining a stylized indie aesthetic. Lighting is used effectively to create fear, particularly during moments where players must search dark corners or monitor suspicious dolls under dim illumination. The game understands that anticipation often creates stronger horror than direct confrontation, and its visual design supports that philosophy very well. The sound design deserves particular praise because it constantly reinforces the tension. Quiet footsteps, distant noises, sudden environmental changes, and unsettling audio cues all contribute to the oppressive atmosphere. The game often makes players fear something is about to happen even when nothing immediately dangerous is present. This ability to create psychological pressure through sound alone helps separate it from many lower-budget multiplayer horror titles that rely too heavily on repetitive jump scares. Despite its strengths, the gameplay loop can become repetitive after extended sessions. The central objective rarely changes dramatically, and players who are not heavily invested in multiplayer horror may eventually feel that the formula lacks enough variety. Solo play also lacks much of the unpredictability and social tension that make cooperative matches entertaining. Technical inconsistencies and balancing issues occasionally affect the experience as well, which is common among smaller indie multiplayer games still evolving through updates. Even with these flaws, Doll Impostor succeeds because it understands how to make players feel uncomfortable through uncertainty rather than brute-force horror tactics. The game turns ordinary dolls into objects of suspicion and fear, creating an experience where every movement or environmental change becomes potentially dangerous. Its combination of deduction mechanics, randomized horror events, and cooperative tension gives it a distinct identity among modern multiplayer horror games. For players who enjoy psychological horror, social deduction elements, and cooperative experiences built around tension and paranoia, Doll Impostor offers a memorable and creative experience. It may not completely reinvent the horror genre, but its focus on observation, communication, and unpredictable supernatural behavior allows it to stand out from many generic indie horror releases. The game delivers a strong atmosphere, entertaining multiplayer chaos, and enough unsettling moments to keep players constantly second-guessing what they are seeing. Rating: 8/10
11 hours played
Dec. 2025
I Love the atmosphere and the challenges of the game. hope the game growing!
39 hours played
Oct. 2025
This is such a fun game! I discovered it yesterday and I'm obsessed. The dolls are really cool. Some look very creepy. Especially the ones at the Daycare map. I love them! I have only played the game alone so far, but I think it will also be fun to play with friends.
8 hours played
July 2025
Essentially, this is a horror puzzle/detective game. Figure out who the killer doll is before it kills you at 9am.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Doll Impostor is currently priced at 12.25€ on Steam.

No, Doll Impostor is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 12.25€ on Steam.

Yes, Doll Impostor received 854 positive votes out of a total of 900 achieving a rating of 8.91.
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Doll Impostor was developed by David Gallardo and published by HeadArrow.

Yes, Doll Impostor is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Doll Impostor is not playable on MacOS.

No, Doll Impostor is not playable on Linux.

Doll Impostor offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Doll Impostor offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Yes, there is a DLC available for Doll Impostor. Explore additional content available for Doll Impostor on Steam.

No, Doll Impostor does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Doll Impostor does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Doll Impostor is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Doll Impostor.

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Doll Impostor
Rating
8.9
854
46
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
10
Developer
David Gallardo
Publisher
HeadArrow
Release 28 Mar 2024
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