A Game Boy styled horror game that combines first, second, and third person perspectives. As the newest employee at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder, beware of odd occurrences as you patrol the halls and complete your third shift.

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“The pixel art animation is fantastic and there are lots of strange exhibits to discover as you explore the creepy old museum, some of which are far from friendly! You’ll need your wits about you to stay safe while dealing with the various emergencies that crop up. Highly recommended.”
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About This Game

A museum in need of security...

A person in need of money...

An odd occurrence.

The Third Shift is a Game Boy styled horror game that combines first, second, and third person perspectives. Watch your stamina and sustain your mental health as you patrol the halls and complete your third shift.

A Museum to Secure

You're the newly-hired night shift security guard at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder when things don't go as planned. Patrol through a variety of exhibits including the Human Body exhibit, the Terrors of the Deep, the Mystery of Roanoke exhibit and more.

Unravel the Mystery

Strange happenings are afoot on Roanoke island. As you investigate the freak occurrences happening all around you, you'll uncover mysteries surrounding the museum and the nearby community.

Embrace the History

The Third Shift was created as an homage to the Game Boy aesthetic. Wander through the halls, experience the puzzling exhibits, and run for your life in an 8-bit inspired style.

 Controls

  •  Move: Arrow Keys or WASD

  •  Interact (A Button): Space or Z 

  •  Sprint (B Button): B or X

  •  Exit: Esc

  •  Menu: M

  •  Inventory: I

Note: Limited Gamepad Support is available.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Mild Violence, Blood & Gore

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 400 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card
    • Sound Card: Anything
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 400 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card
    • Sound Card: Anything
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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