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Midnight Special
Welcome to 'Midnight Special,' a gripping point-and-click survival horror game that pays homage to 70s and 80s cinema. The game's story draws inspiration from giallo, slashers, and sci-fi classics, while the presentation is inspired by 90s 16-bit aesthetics.
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May 8, 2025
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Yahaha Studios

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early Access provides us a valuable chance to connect with players and actively involve them in the development process. We plan to release bi-monthly updates, and we’ve been very receptive to constructive feedback so far. This regular update cadence will help us stay connected with players and continuously enhance the game experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Based on our current development pace, we estimate that the game will remain in Early Access for approximately 12-18 months. However, this is subject to change based on player feedback and development progress.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Currently, we have completed the first episode, The Pilot, and we plan for the full version to include up to three additional episodes. These additional episodes are expected to introduce new locations, NPCs, characters, puzzles, and other content to enrich the gameplay experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access currently includes the “Pilot” episode, which is the first of four planned episodes.

The Pilot consists of the prologue (available as a free demo), the post-prologue (gameplay covering the first half of the house), and an end stinger cinematic that will lead into Episode 2 once that is completed.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Price will be slightly different and adjusted based on the content when we leave early access”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We’ll be providing bi-monthly updates (every two months) to keep the community closely informed on our progress. We take community involvement seriously and are committed to carefully considering all feedback and suggestions to shape the game’s development.”
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About This Game

Inspiration from...

The gory thrills of giallo, the suspense of slashers, and the otherworldly charm of 70s and 80s sci-fi.

We're thrilled to bring you a chilling adventure that blends cinematic horror with the nostalgic vibes of '90s 16-bit games.

Midnight Special is a point-and-click survival horror experience that echoes the spirit of '90s classics like Clock Tower and Resident Evil. Set in the late '80s at Boyd Manor, you step into the shoes of Sarah, a babysitter tasked with watching over Jon and Eli Boyd for the night.

What begins as an ordinary evening takes a sinister turn.

The power goes out, plunging the house into pitch-black darkness. With each step, reality twists into something far more disturbing.

  • Bizarre phone calls, a deranged stalker perhaps?

  • Unpleasant odors seeping up from the floorboards.

  • Objects moving on their own as if possessed.

  • A life-sized plastic dinosaur that seems... alive.

Has Sarah lost her mind? Or has something far more sinister taken root?

  • Classic Point-and-Click Survival Horror

    Explore a foreboding environment filled with chilling surprises, puzzles to solve, and secrets to uncover.

  • A Tribute to Retro Horror

    Influenced by '70s and '80s horror cinema and '90s gaming, Midnight Special blends nostalgia with heart-pounding suspense.

  • Atmospheric 16-Bit Graphics

    Gorgeous handcrafted visuals capture the eerie, cinematic tone in stunning pixel art.

  • Psychological Thrills

    Question everything as reality twists and warps around you. Can you trust what you see?

  • Immersive Audio Design

    An immersive, spine-tingling soundtrack and unnerving audio cues heighten the tension with every step you take.

With its carefully woven narrative, Midnight Special invites players to step into a story of psychological terror and mystery. Every corner holds a secret, and every clue leads you deeper into a horrifying truth.

If you're a fan of:

  • Classic survival horror

  • Point-and-click adventures

  • Atmospheric mysteries that keep you guessing

...then Midnight Special is ready to pull you into the darkness.

Do you dare enter the manor?

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Pixelated blood.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Pentium N3700 @ 1.60GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DX 11 based graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Let the Midnight Special...
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core I5-3470
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DX 11 based graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: ...shine a light on me
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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