Tall Poppy is a free first-person horror game built around exploration and atmosphere. As you play, a story will unfold, but you will need to keep an eye out for clues and avoid getting too spooked. Make it through the creepy building to finish the game.

Not to be confused with fellow horror game Poppy Playtime, Tall Poppy should please fans of other haunted house-themed titles like Granny. The core idea is similar: the player must explore an eerie virtual setting.

Explore an eerie graveyard

Tall Poppy begins with the player exploring an eerie nighttime parking lot equipped only with a flashlight. The job is to head over to the nearby graveyard and pick up a mislaid purse, but this is just the start of the game's horror story.

Piece together a horror story

Your mission will take you to a building where you must piece together a story and pick up clues, such as letters left behind by occupants. It turns out that the area was once home to a troubled boy named Tall Poppy, and that boy may still be around. The mystery is exactly what happened to the other residents.

Atmosphere more than challenge

Tall Poppy fits into a tradition of horror games that are built around atmosphere rather than challenges. The gameplay is very simple, as all you need to do is explore a limited playing field and pick up objects. The appeal of the game is in reaching the end of the mystery.

An interactive horror story

Tall Poppy is not the blood-and-guts sort of horror game but emphasizes mood over gore instead. Its jumpscares make it unsuitable for younger or more sensitive players. It also lacks replay value, though it still provides what it promises as a free horror game: namely, a short but effective trip through an interactive ghost story.