Sad Satan is a 2015 psychological horror game that originated on YouTube before spawning malicious, illicit "clone" versions, prompting community members to create sanitized "repacks". While the authentic, dark original version is widely believed to be a hoax, safe fan-made remakes are available on platforms like itch.io and Steam. For more details, visit

: Beyond its surface-level scares, Sad Satan represents an interesting case study in internet culture, the evolution of creepypastas, and how digital content can spread and evolve.

Because the "Clone" version contained illegal material, the internet community—specifically the

To allow people to experience the atmosphere of the game without the risks, various "clean" or "safe" repacks were created by the community.