Bad Parenting is a psychological horror game exploring family dysfunction and childhood fear, following Ron and the unsettling legend of Mr. Red Face.

Bad Parenting is a narrative-focused psychological horror game that unsettles players not through constant jump scares, but through discomfort, implication, and emotional tension. Set inside a cramped apartment, the game presents a distorted version of family life where control, fear, and silence shape every interaction. What makes the experience so disturbing is how grounded it feels, many of its horrors echo real childhood anxieties.

THE LEGEND BEHIND MR. RED FACE

At the center of the story is Mr. Red Face, a fictional figure invented by parents as a behavioral warning for children. According to the story, he visits at night to reward good behavior with gifts. Over time, however, that comforting myth begins to unravel.

Players step into the role of Ron, a child trying to protect his family as strange events begin to unfold. The game slowly reveals how fear is used as a tool and how imagined monsters can take on very real power inside a household.

Narrative-Driven Exploration

Progression in Bad Parenting relies on classic point-and-click mechanics. Environments invite close inspection, objects hold meaning, and dialogue choices shape how the story unfolds. Rather than rushing players forward, the game rewards patience and attention to detail.

Small visual cues, unsettling sound design, and subtle environmental changes gradually expose the truth behind the family’s situation. Some decisions influence how scenes play out, leading to different story outcomes and endings.

Visual Style and Emotional Tone

The visuals draw inspiration from 90s-era cartoons, creating a nostalgic aesthetic that clashes sharply with the game’s dark subject matter. This contrast strengthens the horror, transforming something once comforting into something deeply unsettling.

Sound design plays an equally important role. Silence, distorted effects, and ambient noise heighten tension, ensuring that even quiet moments feel uneasy.