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Studio System : Guardian Angel
An investigation of a secret film studio underneath their school has led 3 students down an estranged rabbit hole. With the fixed-camera as your weapon, shine a light on the truth and save your friends.
View on Steam ↗ $11.99 (US · as of 2026-09-26)What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-18.
What reviewers agree on
36 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“After finishing it, i still don't really know what i played. Incredible artstyle and some of the gameplay elements are cool but it just felt really underwhelming tbh, I didn't mind the tank controls all that much but…”
“This is a work of art that speaks to me in a way that few other games do. A hauntingly beautiful experience primarily due to an atmosphere that hits just right. I love fixed camera horror and this game took that concept…”
33 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“It's a good game, one to play in everyday life for me, but also good for anyone who wants to play and discover the story behind it. I recommend it. That's why I recommend it not as something grand, but as something…”
“This is a work of art that speaks to me in a way that few other games do. A hauntingly beautiful experience primarily due to an atmosphere that hits just right. I love fixed camera horror and this game took that concept…”
“Happy belated one-year Anniversary! One of the most passionate games I have played in a while. Studio System Guardian Angel is a survival/psychological horror in the vein of the old Silent Hill games, though it does a…”
27 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“It's a good game, one to play in everyday life for me, but also good for anyone who wants to play and discover the story behind it. I recommend it. That's why I recommend it not as something grand, but as something…”
“This is a work of art that speaks to me in a way that few other games do. A hauntingly beautiful experience primarily due to an atmosphere that hits just right. I love fixed camera horror and this game took that concept…”
“Without spoiling things at the start this is a very interesting, unique, and fun indie survival horror. I liked the characters, I liked the story, the vibes, and the puzzle solving especially. This game is inspired off…”
15 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Happy belated one-year Anniversary! One of the most passionate games I have played in a while. Studio System Guardian Angel is a survival/psychological horror in the vein of the old Silent Hill games, though it does a…”
“If you like the vibe this game gives off, it's for you. It's cryptic, mysterious, unique, and interesting enough to keep your attention. The best parts are definitely the art, atmosphere, and music. There are a couple…”
“An incredible experience of a game with an amazing art direction and style, pleasant soundtrack, captivating story and neatly realized gameplay. Loved it!!”
7 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Fun game, engaging story and likable characters with good replay value. pick it up sometime. played good on steam deck with gyro controls as well.”
“I really enjoyed this game from the start, but I wanted to fully 100% it before sharing my thoughts—and I’m glad I did. This is a game that truly benefits from experiencing all of its endings. The game doesn't really…”
“I love everything about this game the soundtrack, art style and the story. I don't regret buying this game without knowing anything about it. The 1st time I played this it took me 5 hours to finish it. I was scared and…”
15 of the 103 reviews raise this · 10 of them still recommend the game.
“After finishing it, i still don't really know what i played. Incredible artstyle and some of the gameplay elements are cool but it just felt really underwhelming tbh, I didn't mind the tank controls all that much but…”
“I really want to like this game, but there's too much that makes it feel annoying: · The directional walking is fine for keyboard & mouse, but for controller it's really annoying to use the analog stick because it…”
11 of the 103 reviews raise this · 9 of them still recommend the game.
“I really want to like this game, but there's too much that makes it feel annoying: · The directional walking is fine for keyboard & mouse, but for controller it's really annoying to use the analog stick because it…”
“If you like the vibe this game gives off, it's for you. It's cryptic, mysterious, unique, and interesting enough to keep your attention. The best parts are definitely the art, atmosphere, and music. There are a couple…”
“A very special and unique experience with a captivating art style and interesting out-of-the-box puzzles. The camera controls often get in the way, and some parts can admittedly be a little non-sensical, but with enough…”
7 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“I really want to like this game, but there's too much that makes it feel annoying: · The directional walking is fine for keyboard & mouse, but for controller it's really annoying to use the analog stick because it…”
“If you like the vibe this game gives off, it's for you. It's cryptic, mysterious, unique, and interesting enough to keep your attention. The best parts are definitely the art, atmosphere, and music. There are a couple…”
“rn idk if i like this game or not but sometime i feel bored when i lost and i dunno what i suppose to do the gameplay was good and not bad that remind me silent hill 3 but story.... in the beginning i didnt like it its…”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“After finishing it, i still don't really know what i played. Incredible artstyle and some of the gameplay elements are cool but it just felt really underwhelming tbh, I didn't mind the tank controls all that much but…”
“The atmosphere, art style got me interested in this game. Its one of those games you finish in one sitting. But keep in mind the story is very confusing. 6/10.”
“rn idk if i like this game or not but sometime i feel bored when i lost and i dunno what i suppose to do the gameplay was good and not bad that remind me silent hill 3 but story.... in the beginning i didnt like it its…”
3 of the 103 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“After finishing it, i still don't really know what i played. Incredible artstyle and some of the gameplay elements are cool but it just felt really underwhelming tbh, I didn't mind the tank controls all that much but…”
“Happy belated one-year Anniversary! One of the most passionate games I have played in a while. Studio System Guardian Angel is a survival/psychological horror in the vein of the old Silent Hill games, though it does a…”
“unique gameplay very fun but i feel like the last 1/4 of the game wasnt needed. besides the endgame cutscenes yada yada... (just couldve been shorter)”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 93.8% positive rating · as of 2026-05-18
“Have you ever wondered, what if Tkmiz (the author of Girls Last Tour and Shimeji Simulation) got to direct a horror game inspired by Silent Hill? If you are as weird as I am, then this game is perfect for you. The artstile, dreamy music, weird story and bizare setting - this…”
— a player, Steam review · 3 hrs played“I can't believe that i found this game because of points shop (the thinking becky one). i don't usually play horror game but i found the teaser too charming to not play it, so brought it at full price and still had no regret. Art and sound tracks of this game is great. This game…”
— a player, Steam review · 20 hrs played“many game stories would work just as well if they were a book, movie, tv show, etc. few games are able to make the most of the medium to tell their narrative in a way that ties their gameplay, story, and presentation together such that it wouldn't work any other way. this is one…”
— a player, Steam review · 13 hrs playedAchievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-26.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
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(digital) artbook now available!
it's finally here..! the studio system (digital) artbook..! over 230 pages of cool artwork and commentary..! you can check it out by clicking the box below:
patch & artbook update
hello today, a patch was released for studio system : guardian angel, it contains several basic bug fixes and tweaks to mitigate unintended behaviors and soft locks. alongside the patch's release are
10,000 units celebration!! (and other news)
hi i'm here to announce that studio system has sold over 10,000 copies (or units, that's what steam calls them). this is a crazy milestone and one i never expected to reach.. again, i am very grateful
one year anniversary!
hi today is the one year anniversary of the game. it's been a wild year, to make a long story short. and to celebrate this milestone the game has been updated with a plethora of bug fixes, and a dash
Soundtrack Now Available!!
hi.. after many requests, the soundtrack is now available for purchase!! check it out! likewise, be sure to anticipate the release of "the document.." (aka the artbook) also.. update!! (on future proj
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-18.
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie |
| Player tags | Shooter · 3D · Action · Horror · Cute · Third Person · Psychological Horror · Adventure · Surreal · Indie · Linear · Multiple Endings (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 7 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 Memory: 1 GB RAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 500 MB available space