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Midnight Special
Welcome to Midnight Special, a point-and-click survival horror game drenched in 16-bit pixel art and 1980s retro dread. On a thunderous night in 1978 in Maine, you awaken in a labyrinthine manor. You must click, explore, and solve puzzles to escape. Will you go gentle into that good night?
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Very Positive (57) - 92% of the 57 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
May 8, 2025
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Yahaha Games

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By 大众点评 May 5

“如果你对90年代的像素游戏风格情有独钟，那一定不要错过这款游戏~游戏将16位像素画风与暗色调相结合，搭配低沉的背景音乐和突如其来的尖锐音效~特别是某些特殊场景动画里还有咀嚼、舔食、呓语的恐怖声音，简直让人头皮发麻……游戏的解谜玩法设计略显晦涩，虽然能触发任务提示，但需要玩家细致观察以及收集线索~有部分地方还需要反复尝试才能找到突破口……但这也恰恰是复古恐怖游戏的魅力所在~”

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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.

Tips: How to Save Progress?

1. Go to the Rumpus Room.

2. Interact with the record player, and manually save your progress.

3. Progress saving can only be done when the manor is normally powered.

Note: The progress saving system will be updated/revised during the Early Access phase. Thank you for your understanding!

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 Ellie 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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