Join Julian and his friends in this psychological horror experience inspired by point-n-click computer games from the early 2000s. Witness many shenanigans with characters from the infamous 98xx.
Very Positive
278 Steam reviews
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
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неплохая игрушка, но на разок и не более
fun
жесть
WARNING TO STREAMERS OR SCREEN SHARING:
Please apply stream mode at the beginning of this game as, sorry to spoil, it does dox you and for me, it was on point.
I luckily don't stream but rather just play the games in my own space and time.
For streamers sake, please make sure you turn on stream mode when Julien and Friends asks you to when you first boot up the game, for your safety!
This game also requires you to download files and navigate through your files so please be aware of that as well.
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This game is fabulous,
the type of horror I like.
It's simple but due to how it portrays and showcases it's skills on being scary, it actually nails at being scary and unsettling.
It took me by surprise due to how much there was to uncover alongside how likeable the characters are, how simple the mechanics are and how good it is of a game to pass your time or to distract you for just under 4 hours.(if played in one sitting, with or without guidance.)
For it's price, it was worth every penny and I truly adore this game and how it was done.
If you are looking for your next indie horror game, this is the one.
Highly approved of by me!!!
Looking forward to other games by this developer in the future.
awsuome game
ive seen some people say that this game hacks your PC or whatever device you use it on and its lowkey fake. before playing the game i watched a gameplay, it was titled this game will hack your pc, but in the video nothing much happened it just opened some browsers and when i tried out the game the same thing happened and i even played it with stream mode off i mean it did show me my ip address but i dont think thats a problem cause how are characters from a game gonna arrive at my house?, i also download a zip to get the last achievement it did say that it was unsafe since there wasnt a publisher name but nothing really happened i just played a minigame and it gave me the achievement but id recommend playing with stream mode on if you dont want your ip address leaked, and i dont even know if the ip address was true i dont know my address but it got my country right.
tbh i was expecting this to be more scarier...
i dislike nothing about this game
нечего сказать, я добил 20 отзывов.
great story
This game was really deep and had me feeling like the smartest person in the world when finally was able to 100 percent it. overall its a good game and able to be done in one sitting if your a chuddy like me
cool game
jeszcze nawet gry nie skonczylem a juz narobilem w majtki. gre polecam.
The Darcy Game Is Now Easy
cool for people who like scary ♥♥♥♥ but it tried to search something up so it can open ur browser so id reccommend playing this with ur wifi off it cool tho
ыыы щкебеде игра крутая советую, кстати где найти руссификатор я пройти не могу
Игра страшная в начале, середина и конец юмористический и немного душный.
Очень пугает что нет автоскипа диалогов в начале, час танцевать с дарси и ебучие лягушки.
гг топ летал в космос чтобы сделать ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ подарок жене ему респект и уважуха.
За все полученные достижения и мозгоебку с ютубом частным сайтом автора и файлами вы получите защеку. Рекомендую.
This game literally broke my pc, not in the pc doesn't work, but, my apps when into the trash bin (everything was off the desktop after i closed the game), my background is randomly dissapearing so wtf
This game is peak!!
бууууууууууу
Нормас, на пару разков игрушка.
julian is super cute, we need more guys like him<3
(brutally honest review)
a amazing game, i really enjoyed it but i feel like the game is a little uncomplete and it might bug people off but overall i enjoyed the game alot and mostly the characters im really looking forward to more content of the game, Thank you. :D
Game was passable and was kind of funny to play with friends in the first half, then it marketed a cancelled game at me and became so cryptic I had to look up a walkthrough just for a very, very underwhelming resolve.
Also the leaking IP Address bit didn't service the story at all, so was really, really just sort of pointless, a fourth wall break like that only works if the story actively leads to it.
love it and loved the style
Excellent psychologic horror game
It has to be experience at least one in our life
That is made by the same creator of 98xx so, you know that this game would be incredible
TRELO
si
Loved it 10/10 would recommend to my friends, the tags a bit off tho dont pay attention to them
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Fantastyczna gra! Uwielbiam gry tego typu (niby słodkie i kolorowe, retro, bardzo upiorne), serdecznie polecam zdobyć wszystkie osiągnięcia, to pomoże w lepszym zrozumieniu całej historii. Oby więcej takich świetnych gier!
its so amazing that i might get nightmares now. thanks julian and friends!
Обычная детская пугалка
ничто не реально
probably the best horror ARG type game i've played, the scares were good and the puzzles are actually difficult (as they should be). i'd say the only issues are the game takes a while to get going and the ending(s) aren't too satisfying. other than that, It's good and I would only recommend it to people who are smart
It's alright. Certainly not the worst horror game ive played. the horror is pretty cliche, but there are a few really good moments scattered about. It's a shame what I assume is the sequel was cancelled.
i enjoyed it but it was pretty corny
This Game gets access to your IP Address and your microphone and ask unholy questions to you
playing with my gf and our roommate and we really enjoy it !! it reminds us a lot of kinitoPET, which is a great thing !! we love horror games like this and the idea of a game taking control of parts of your PC and opening up other programs and shutting the game down. 10/10 super fun. also not to mention the horror parts of it are great !! the unsettling moments got to me and my roommate, gf was fine tho </33 looking forward to finishing the game shortly. its overall a really quick play, which is super nice !!
Игра топ, отсосфера, графика, сюжет, все выглядит как по мне идеально, Скримеры дают ощущение будто за тобой реально кто-то наблюдает, еще взаимодействие с виндой, это очегь круто, всем советую.
P.S многие думают что если игра может взаимодействовать с системой то это вирус, на самом деле это не вирус. Да парой в стиме бывают проскакивают вирусы, но в большинстве случаев это в бесплатных играх, не отрицаю тот фото что в платных тоже может быть. Но это мало вероятно, так как Модерация стима тщательно проверяет игры перед тем как их выпускать в магазин.
игра беспонтовая 0 эмоций, головоломка решаема даже без .json лол
если вы даже пиратили игру то покупайте её, тк % с дохода идет на благо
игра хоть на пару часов, но всё равно крипово оч, советую
shgvghwdhgQEVF
Very good game with good puzzles though some of these puzzles I had to look up 😅 there are some moments that creeped me out lucklily I was playing with a friend she really lightened the mood haha my only complaint is that you can't sex the pencil
реверс-инжиниринг курящего человека
i did it
подходит для тех, кто хочет обновить винду до нулевой (в файлах игры копаться довоьно весело)
Fun game to play, but once you've played it before there's not much else to do. (Unless you want to 100% the achievements) Sad to say I found this game because of kreekcraft, however I think a lot of people did. Princess Angelica is very funny, and Darcy is super sweet!! Mixed emotions on Julia, and Mr. Write, however I think although Gerald just talks he's cool. (I'd prefer if Julian kept his hat on the whole time) Keep in mind I don't usually write reviews, so really this is just my thoughts typed out into slop.
Fun
A unique and memorable horror experience. The story, atmosphere, and gameplay kept me hooked
esta god rompe la cuarta pared como no lo a echo ningun otro juego que tengo 10/10 y historia y gameplay 20/10 obra mastra y goddd
很不错，
Стрем в нее играть
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
very fun , def made for kids!! Just be sure to supervise them on the upcoming episodes :D
Worst game I ever played sucks story bad graphic. I can’t even play. It alwew ksmk
Fun!
cool
Interesting ,creative game. . Might take a few minutes to get in to but worth sticking with.
Nothing says frightening more than jump-scares and opening text files on the desktop to solve a birthday mystery...
неплохо, скримеры не очень, но моментами жутко, одобряю.
Игра не страшная
es ist spaßig aber auch ein bissel kompliziert
j&f, alongside its prequel 98xx, are fantastic games. the lore is surprisingly deep for such a cute game, and i've spent hours on the ARG. it's very fun :)
9/10
ну типа что то наподобие аманды но дешевее и страшнее
i like it its really good wolud buy again love the arg stuff
holy do not play this
im fr
Couldn't get past the opening animations without a crash
Julian & Friends presents itself at first glance as a cheerful, pastel-colored adventure, but beneath its friendly exterior lies a cleverly orchestrated psychological horror experience. Developed by JacksonG13 and published by JacksonGameStudios, the game opens with a simple and wholesome premise—Julian wants to prepare the perfect birthday surprise for his close friend Julia. With bright visuals, upbeat music, and a town full of eccentric characters, the early moments feel like a charming throwback to early 2000s point-and-click titles. But the longer you play, the easier it becomes to notice the cracks: awkward pauses in dialogue, visual distortions, sudden tonal shifts, and characters whose behavior doesn’t quite fit their cheerful facades. The game delights in slowly peeling those layers away until what began as a lighthearted celebration becomes something far more disturbing.
At its core, the game mixes narrative-focused exploration with a series of ten minigames that punctuate Julian’s journey around town. These minigames range from rhythm challenges to simple tasks that seem straightforward but gradually grow stranger and more difficult. The branching structure allows for multiple endings, some of which can only be accessed by entering specific codes at the start of the game. This design encourages replaying and experimenting, and many of the game’s most unsettling or surprising moments are hidden behind these alternate routes. While some minigames can feel unforgiving or mechanically clunky, they serve a larger purpose: they destabilize the player’s sense of comfort, echoing the game’s overall shift from innocent fun to uncanny horror. Even small failures often lead to odd visual glitches or unexpected dialogue that subtly hints at a deeper narrative thread.
The presentation plays a significant role in shaping the experience. The bright, cartoonish art creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that perfectly masks the darkness beneath. Characters like Gerald, Darcy, and Mr. Write appear harmless and whimsical on the surface, yet the longer you interact with them, the more unsettling they become. The game corrupts its own aesthetic in clever ways—backgrounds flicker, characters briefly distort, and audio clips warp into dissonant noise. These glitches do not feel accidental; they reinforce the sense that the world itself is unstable or hiding something. The contrast between the childish visuals and the darker discoveries gives the game a unique tone, one that fans of glitch horror and ARG-inspired storytelling will appreciate.
The narrative is intentionally fragmented, inviting players to dig deeper to fully understand what Julian’s world really is. Each playthrough offers pieces of a larger puzzle, and discovering all endings reveals how much emotional weight is hidden behind the birthday-party framework. Themes of memory, trauma, denial, and masked emotion weave subtly through conversations and visual details. Dedicated players have gone so far as to analyze audio spectrograms, hidden files, and cryptic in-game codes to uncover secrets, and this meta-layer of storytelling adds a sense of mystery and community-driven discovery. The game rewards curiosity, not just in unlocking new endings but in understanding why certain characters act the way they do and what lies beneath their cheerful exterior.
Overall, Julian & Friends succeeds as a compact yet deeply atmospheric psychological horror experience disguised as a harmless adventure game. It blends humor, nostalgia, and colorful design with an underlying darkness that gradually consumes the narrative. While some of its mechanics may feel unpolished and certain minigames can be frustrating, the emotional payoff and thematic depth outweigh those bumps. It is particularly appealing to players who enjoy unraveling secrets, diving into hidden content, and piecing together story fragments across multiple runs. By the time the truth begins to surface, the earlier charm of the game takes on a haunting new meaning. For fans of indie horror with an experimental twist, Julian & Friends is an unsettling and memorable journey well worth experiencing.
Rating: 8/10
Torture
id marry mr write if i could </3
Игра - взлом жопы, класс. Кроме того, отличная рекламная компания разработчика
child friendly my son enjoyed this so mucj
اهين لعبتك
İts slow burn, dont expect something crazy the whole time, but it was actually really good at.. immersing me? İ actually got immersed in a stupid game (the original one) and it made the horror parts way more uncanny later, and the final fourth wall break was what the whole game was building up to. Slow burn, but clever.
9/10
MENYALA DOKSINGKU
very good story, mysteries, and puzzles. had a lot of fun
Kesinlikle güvenli. Oynayın!
hacks your computer but its only for scares its so fun though
Julian & Friends really piqued my interest, and I can't say that I regret really investing myself in it. I genuinely love the characters, and I love the references to 98xx. When 98xx came out, before it had Talking Gerald and whatnot, I didn't think that it could evolve into something like this. I hadn't checked in with 98xx in 2 years, and to my surprise, not only did it have a major update but this game also came out, and I absolutely love this game and the community. <3
Wow. Just wow.
I purchased the game just recently, but i still can't believe at the massive improvement in this compared to 98xx: The animations, character models and soundtrack are jaw-dropping considering how cheap they all were in the previous game; The voice-acting's amazing and so are the new lore drops for the series.
However, the jumpscares for me were not that great: Yes, i'm aware the developer has moved on from this project and already stated this is what he used to find scary, but only a few creepy moments caught me good before that "Okay, i no longer find this unsettling anymore" thought came in my mind.
This is all i have to say. Great job, JacksonG13.
арг сложнее и страшнее [b] всей [/b]моей жизни
I like how it opens stuff by it self and how scary it is
Ebat strashno on mikrofon ispolzuet
The price is fair all things considered, I think the dancing mini-game should be tweaked so you can afford a few mistakes but aside from that it's alright.
Jogo maravilhoso, só que agora acho que meu PC tá amaldiçoado pelo pesadelo 😅
Julian and Friends is a wonderful horror movie in the style of children's animated series. The game is divided into many episodes, which are getting scarier each time. I liked the atmosphere and the absurdity in the animated series, these cliched characters are very ironic. I liked it! Really cool. The game has many Alternate Reality Game-elements. True, the last riddles were very difficult, but interesting.
Wholesome game! I truly recommend it for future parents as their child's first ever game played!
This game was actually so good, it made me poop my pants and then Mr Write came out of my computer and wrote your mom on my forehead. Ok but seriously, this game was one of the best ive ever played. I had to investigate so much, the jumpscares are actually scary for once, and the lore is greatly written.
holy crap! this game is a mix of cute and very creepy! i recommend this HEAVILY
thank you jackson for the game
отличный игра
Что-то пытающиеся быть хорошим хоррором, но использующее уже довольно клишированные методы для испуга. Иногда с очередной страшной морды больше смешно было нежели страшно. Завязка сюжета довольно интересная, загадки на высшем уровне - приходиться ломать голову (что плюс, ибо ради очередного кода приходиться залазить в файлы игры или разгадывать очередной квест от разраба в виде цифр, которые нужно переводить в буквы). Была бы отличной игрой, если бы довели сюжет до конца, ибо он, мягко говоря, сырой. У игры большой потенциал, но, опять же, сюжет хромает, и, если честно, уже довольно заезжен, так как если сделать мультяшных персонажей и добавить им какой-то страшный поверхностный лор - это самое лёгкое, что может сделать создатель истории, чтобы вызвать хоть какие-то да эмоции. В общем, хотелось бы большего раскрытия персонажей и подробностей в лоре. А так игра неплохая и попробовать стоит, в особенности тем, кто хочет поломать себе голову над неординарными загадками.
очень хорошая и добраигра учит добру и помогать всем всем всем!!!! помогает научить ся пользоваться компьютером я так и научилась по ней!! там много [19][3][18][5][1][13][5][18][19] добра и [22][9][15][12][5][14][3][5] позитива!!! мне очень понравилось рисовать красивую открытку!!!!! а еще необычные взаимодействия с компьютером вам точно понравятся!!!!
игра очень интресна своей механикой и командами
i like it but trying to do darcys minigame without error is killing me
Holy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥,
this is such a good treasure hunt game (with slightly disturbing horror aspects). I loved the complete experience the game gave me. The game gives me goosebumps and my head is a mess...
I think I'm still not at the end. There are unanswered questions even though I apparently have all the achievements.
literal waste of my time. wasn't even good horror
nuF yreV
разраб ♥♥♥♥♥♥ и это плюс жирный прям такой
