Content Warnings

This page is intended to help players make informed choices. It is written to be as spoiler-free as possible. One Man's Poison is a psychological horror game, please do not take this lightly. These warnings are based on the current state of development and may be updated as the game evolves. These warnings are not exhaustive and may not cover every aspect of the game's content; they are meant to provide a general overview of themes and elements that may be present. For those with extra concerns about their mental health, please reach out to a trusted person or mental health professional for support, and the safest option is to avoid playing One Man's Poison.

Mature themes: horror atmosphere, unsettling imagery, and psychological distress themes.

May include

Psychological & Emotional

Psychological horror themes
Themes of psychological distress
High-tension / dread-inducing moments
Disorienting / reality-bending sequences which may be reminiscent of dissociation or depersonalization/derealization experiences
Unreliable narration and reality distortion (where applicable)
Themes of isolation and loneliness

Setting & Medical Themes

Depictions of a deteriorating medical / asylum setting
Unsettling environments and imagery
Claustrophobic spaces

Historical Mental Health Portrayals

Includes historical context that may contain harmful or stigmatizing attitudes; these elements are presented as part of the Hospital's setting and historical past and are not endorsed.

Portrayals of mental illness and institutionalization (historical context)
Depictions and descriptions of potentially harmful attitudes toward mental illness (1940s–1950s era)
References to historical treatment practices that may be distressing
Written and spoken descriptions related to these themes

Violence & Injury

Violence and threat (player may be attacked)
Blood / injury imagery (severity may vary)

Audio & Visual Intensity

Disturbing audio / sudden loud sounds
Flashing lights / screen effects (where applicable)

Accessibility notes

The aim is to include accessibility options where possible. Features may change during development and may not be available in every build.

Planned / targeted accessibility features

Visual: color blindness settings (dichromacy / trichromacy modes) and contrast-friendly UI options
Readability: optional dyslexia-friendly font (OpenDyslexic) for UI text
Controls: input remapping and device-appropriate input prompts
Motor: toggles for QTEs and options to reduce/avoid repetitive button inputs (where applicable)
Audio: subtitles and expanded captioning support (where applicable)
Comfort: options to reduce flashing effects and adjust camera movement intensity (where applicable)

If you need support

One Man’s Poison is entertainment and is not a substitute for professional care. If this game (or anything else) is bringing up distressing feelings, consider pausing and reaching out to someone you trust or a qualified mental health professional. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number right now.

Crisis support resources

United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (24/7). [Website]
UK & Ireland: Samaritans — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). [Website]
Australia: Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7). [Website]
Not in these regions? Use an international directory to find local numbers: Find a Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide.

Information can change over time; if a link doesn’t work, search for your country + “crisis hotline” or “suicide prevention hotline” to find the most current local resource.

Need more detail?

For more specific information about content, please reach out at [email protected].

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