September 7th

Set in 2009, September 7th follows Dima after he moves with his family into a new apartment. Weeks later, a Christmas elf doll arrives as a gift, and strange events begin around the home.

Play from a first-person perspective as you walk through the apartment and nearby spaces, observe your surroundings, and interact with objects. The experience focuses on exploration and psychological horror rather than combat.

Progress along a linear path by searching for items and solving a few simple puzzles as events unfold. The game also includes Easter eggs and references.

Players who enjoyed the game often highlight its eerie atmosphere, the Russian or post-Soviet residential setting, and jump scares that caught them off guard. Some also like its brief, straightforward format as a quick horror session, while others find the short runtime, simple story, or repeated scares limiting.