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Goat Studios · Published by Goat Studios · Official site ↗
Content notice: This game contains psychological horror themes, including hallucinations, stroboscopic effects, unsettling imagery, and scenes of gore.
Mostly Positive — 74% positive (35 reviews) · 16 achievements
Last updated 6 Oct 2026
A war veteran, haunted by the scars of combat, struggles with tormenting hallucinations that revive the guilt of his darkest memories while trying to prepare everything for family dinner.
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Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2025 · More under £5 games
Navigate the tense preparations for a family dinner as a war veteran in The Dinner. Confronting his past through haunting hallucinations, you must keep your composure and cook under pressure in this unique indie experience from Goat Studios.
About this game
The Dinner
A psychological horror game that descends into the darkest corners of the mind.
Erick, a war veteran scarred by guilt and memories that never fade, tries to maintain the illusion of a normal life with his family. But his home, his thoughts, and even the simplest tasks turn into a labyrinth of paranoia and repressed memories.
As his daily routine begins to fracture, the line between reality and imagination blurs. A single day at home becomes an endless nightmare… and trauma refuses to stay buried.
Step inside Erick’s mind
Although Erick believes he’s getting better, his hallucinations tell a different story. He clings to routine, but something sinister lingers beneath the surface. One ordinary day at home spirals into a descent into a mind that refuses to forget.
...until the worst happens.
Key Features
A day that never ends: perform seemingly simple household tasks while the environment slowly turns against you.
Survive your mind: use medication, music, or small distractions to calm hallucinations and keep from losing control.
Immersive psychological narrative: uncover Erick’s tragic past through environmental clues, inner monologues, and disturbing playable flashbacks.
Visceral memories: relive repressed scenes where the ordinary becomes monstrous.
An inevitable ending: every choice and every moment brings you closer to Erick’s traumatic fate.
Why play The Dinner?
It’s not just a horror game—it’s an emotional, intimate, and unsettling experience. The Dinner places you inside the mind of someone broken by trauma, forcing you to question what’s real and what isn’t. A short but intense story that will linger long after the game is over.
👉 Add The Dinner to your Wishlist and get ready to dine with your own fears.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: i5-6300HQ
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 560
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: i5-1135G7
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
PATCH 1.9.0
1.9.1. Black screen when loading a game - fixed1.9.2. Persistent letter across scenes bug - fixed1.9.3. Bug: Doors cannot open after first hallucination - fixedRead full article on Community Announcements (goatstudiosgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Dinner is officialy live on Steam
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45519815/b3cc137bc8f5f7a12a29e600509b7af2d0bdc9c3.png A psychological horror game that descends into the darkest corners of the mind. Erick, a war veteran scarred by guilt and memories that never fade, tries to maintain the illusion of a normal life with his family. But his home, his thoughts, and even the simplest tasks turn into a labyrinth of paranoia and repressed memories. As his daily routine begins to fracture, the line between reality and imagination blurs. A single day at home becomes an endless nightmare… and trauma refuses to stay buried.Read full article on Community Announcements (goatstudiosgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Final Demo Now Available
Hey everyone, We know we’ve been a bit quiet for a while, but that’s because we’ve been working really hard on the game. We’re excited to finally share the final demo, a version much closer to what the full game will be. If you played the previous demo, you’ll notice a lot of changes and improvements. We’re very enthusiastic about the game and putting a lot of effort into making sure the final version is as polished as possible. This demo represents a big part of the progress we’ve made over the past few months, and we’re really happy for you to try it out. The full game is coming in late October or early November, so it’s just around the corner. Thanks so much for all your support, for playing, and for adding us to your wishlist. It truly means a lot to us.Read full article on Community Announcements (goatstudiosgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Critical Bug Fixed in the Demo
Thank you for playing the demo! We’ve released an important update that fixes a critical bug: a black screen that appeared when playing the record player and interrupted the game loop, preventing the demo from being completed. Additionally: Configuration interface issues have been fixed. Some defects in Level of Detail (LODs) loading on furniture and walls in the living room have been resolved. Keep exploring and share your feedback!Read full article on Community Announcements (goatstudiosgames)
