Reviews of Fran Bow

By: Killmonday Games

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Total ratings

4.30 (Rating count: 37)

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Review summary

Fran Bow is lauded for its stunning visuals, eerie atmosphere, and a dark, psychologically rich story that blends point-and-click puzzle gameplay with surreal exploration. Reviewers praise the art, world-building, and emotional impact, describing it as immersive and deeply affecting. However, several reviewers note technical issues in Chapter 4—particularly bucket/chemistry puzzles—that block progression, and critique the pay-per-chapter pricing. Content warnings about gore are also a recurring theme. Overall, it's a highly recommended, edge-of-your-seat experience for fans of dark, narrative-driven adventures, with caveats about bugs and cost.

Pros

Stunning visual art, animation, and overall art style
Rich, dark, psychological story with themes of mental health
Engaging, varied gameplay: point-and-click adventure with puzzles, mini-games, and exploration
Powerful emotional impact and sense of personal journey
Immersive macabre atmosphere and world-building

Cons

Chapter 4 bugs and progression blockers (bucket/chemistry puzzles) that can halt progress
Pricing model feels expensive due to paying for chapters separately
Graphic/gory content may be disturbing and requires trigger warnings

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.70

All time rating average: 4.30

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-30	sc*****	I remember seeing so many playthroughs of this game as a kid and now i finally played it and fran bow a crazy girl like holy moly amazing game though
I remember seeing so many playthroughs of this game as a kid and now i finally played it and fran bow a crazy girl like holy moly amazing game though
2025-10-24	So*****	It’s hard to even put the experience of this game into words. It’s a wondrous view into the way an innocent child can see things, and a dark exploration of mental illness on top of that, with the forces of good and evil clashing in such a way where you don’t really know what’s real. If you like classic point and click style games and horror games with deep, fantastical, yet dark plots, then this one is for you. 10/10 experience, although I think an HD rerelease would be quite nice.
It’s hard to even put the experience of this game into words. It’s a wondrous view into the way an innocent child can see things, and a dark exploration of mental illness on top of that, with the forces of good and evil clashing in such a way where you don’t really know what’s real. If you like classic point and click style games and horror games with deep, fantastical, yet dark plots, then this one is for you. 10/10 experience, although I think an HD rerelease would be quite nice.
2025-07-25	Fr*****	I love this game so much then after I played little misfortune (which is another game done by the same creators) and it was great too and now I'm scouring the internet trying to find another game like those..... I can't !! They are great highly recommend
I love this game so much then after I played little misfortune (which is another game done by the same creators) and it was great too and now I'm scouring the internet trying to find another game like those..... I can't !! They are great highly recommend
2025-05-29	Mi*****	Enchanted this games, visual art is awesome, me gusta su Historia con Temas complejos y su Filosofia
Enchanted this games, visual art is awesome, me gusta su Historia con Temas complejos y su Filosofia
2025-02-10	Ci*****	I enjoyed this game. A hint system would’ve been nice, I feel like I bumbled around a lot trying to figure out what to do next. I had to use on-line walk throughs on quite a few occasions to go further in the game. If you like this, I’d suggest Silent Age and Midnight Girl.
I enjoyed this game. A hint system would’ve been nice, I feel like I bumbled around a lot trying to figure out what to do next. I had to use on-line walk throughs on quite a few occasions to go further in the game. If you like this, I’d suggest Silent Age and Midnight Girl.
2024-07-23	zo*****	I’ve always wanted to play the game but due to having no console or computer it wasn’t possible until now it took me a while to get the game but it works like a charm! If you need help when getting stuck I’d suggest saving your game first then going to walkthrough sites to help other than that everything is perfect! Amazing art, styles, animation, story, and characters it’s a 100/10 for me lol
I’ve always wanted to play the game but due to having no console or computer it wasn’t possible until now it took me a while to get the game but it works like a charm! If you need help when getting stuck I’d suggest saving your game first then going to walkthrough sites to help other than that everything is perfect! Amazing art, styles, animation, story, and characters it’s a 100/10 for me lol
2024-04-08	Cl*****	Hi, I know this game, have for awhile, and I got it on my phone to actually play it for myself. Come to fine out I can’t give the bun to the guard to initiate the next part of the game in chapter one. I do see some of gotten pass though, not sure how, but that chapter four had problems with filling a water bucket from other reviews. If you want the game I’d wait for an update that fixes that or get it on a different platform because it is a good game, it’s just not figured out on mobile yet.
Hi, I know this game, have for awhile, and I got it on my phone to actually play it for myself. Come to fine out I can’t give the bun to the guard to initiate the next part of the game in chapter one. I do see some of gotten pass though, not sure how, but that chapter four had problems with filling a water bucket from other reviews. If you want the game I’d wait for an update that fixes that or get it on a different platform because it is a good game, it’s just not figured out on mobile yet.
2024-02-03	ma*****	I’m don’t game a lot but this has me hooked and needing more. The structure of the game is a mix of devices that always keeps things interesting. There’s story, mini games to progress through the larger story, puzzles, moon logic, world exploration, and a lot meeting different people and creatures. You play as the character of Fran Bow, an 11 year old girl whose parents were murdered and who is trying to find her cat and the truth about what has happened to her. In order to progress she must play with the folds of reality and time which takes her to many different world. The atmosphere is macabre and beautiful. There’s also an underlying story of journeying through mental health and facing your fears and the ugliness that you may feel is inside you. I’ve just barely finished the game and I feel like I’ve gone on my own personal journey of healing from playing it. Some other takeaways: -If you’re feeling stuck, brush your hair and drink some water -Spines are a thing all humans have in common I’ll definitely be seeking out some more games by Kill Monday. ❤️
I’m don’t game a lot but this has me hooked and needing more. The structure of the game is a mix of devices that always keeps things interesting. There’s story, mini games to progress through the larger story, puzzles, moon logic, world exploration, and a lot meeting different people and creatures. You play as the character of Fran Bow, an 11 year old girl whose parents were murdered and who is trying to find her cat and the truth about what has happened to her. In order to progress she must play with the folds of reality and time which takes her to many different world. The atmosphere is macabre and beautiful. There’s also an underlying story of journeying through mental health and facing your fears and the ugliness that you may feel is inside you. I’ve just barely finished the game and I feel like I’ve gone on my own personal journey of healing from playing it. Some other takeaways: -If you’re feeling stuck, brush your hair and drink some water -Spines are a thing all humans have in common I’ll definitely be seeking out some more games by Kill Monday. ❤️
2023-11-03	Ca*****	This is an amazing game, I love playing it but I have an issue with the chemistry in chapter 4, I solved the chemistry but it’s not doing anything to move on, I would try to click the beakers but it would just make Fran say that she wonders what’s in the beakers, can you please fix this
This is an amazing game, I love playing it but I have an issue with the chemistry in chapter 4, I solved the chemistry but it’s not doing anything to move on, I would try to click the beakers but it would just make Fran say that she wonders what’s in the beakers, can you please fix this
2023-10-05	ba*****	In chapter 4 i cant fill up the bucket when i go too my purse and press use on itwards bucket and press on the water it disappears (the water disappears)
In chapter 4 i cant fill up the bucket when i go too my purse and press use on itwards bucket and press on the water it disappears (the water disappears)