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About This Game

Specter Hideout: A 1v4 Asymmetric Game.

Specter Hideout is a top-down, asymmetrical multiplayer experience for 2 to 5 players. Inspired by the classic "Ghost Mansion" formula, it pits a team of Hunters against one invisible Specter. Whether you are hunting the specter or "haunting the living", every match is a game of cat-and-mouse where one wrong move means the end.

Choose Your Side

> The Hunters: The flashlight is Your Weapon

As a team of up to four Hunters, your goal is to track down the Specter and eliminate it before your team is picked off one by one.

Flashlight Tactics: Use your beam to reveal the Specter and deal damage. Manage your battery wisely. Once it’s out, you’re defenseless!

Haptic Radar: Feel the Specter’s presence. Use your proximity radar (and controller vibration) to sense when the ghost is closing in.

Revive the Fallen: If a teammate is knocked down, shine your light on them to bring them back. The hunt isn't over until the last one goes out.

> The Specter: Strike when they don't see

Specter Hideout - The Specter: Strike when they don't see

As the lone Specter, you are invisible and fast.

Invisibility & Ambush: You are invisible by default. Stalk the hunters and choose the perfect moment to strike.

Dash & Evade: Use your dash ability to close the gap or escape a light trap.

Beware the Storm: Nature is not on your side. Sudden lightning flashes will temporarily reveal your position to the Hunters!

Key Features

Single-Copy Play (LAN Mode): Only the host needs to own the game! Friends can join your local session for free via mobile devices, tablets, or other PCs on your Wi-Fi. (Planned for the future: play online via Steam P2P.)

Power-Up Strategy: Compete for battery packs to keep your lights on. Sometimes, Hunters can "Supercharge" for extra damage, but if the Specter attacks the battery, they'll heal or drain the Hunters' energy depending on the type.

Six Languages: English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Russian.

Two Maps: Currently, two maps are available to keep things interesting, with possibly more to come in the future if enough interest is sparked about the game.

Customizable Game Balance: Want a challenge or a casual game? Use the Balance Slider to tweak health, speed, and power-up rates. Make the ghost a terrifying boss or a fragile glass canon.

How to Play

Host a Lobby: One player acts as the host (supports controllers if playing like a hunter!).

Join the Hunt: Friends can join via a simple 4-digit room code or by scanning a QR code. (If I manage to make the version of Steam, you may have a lobby system)

Lock In: Select your roles, customize gameplay stats, and start the game.

A Note on Pricing & Development

Specter Hideout is a passion project. The Steam version is free, and you should not be charged for this item in any way or form.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Was used as a supportive tool during the development of this game in the following ways:

Technical Development: AI assisted in debugging gameplay logic, optimizing Steam API integration, and refactoring controller code to ensure a smoother, modular experience.

Language & Planning: AI was used to refine in-game text for better clarity and to help structure the implementation of game mechanics.

Visual Assets: Certain environment textures and icons were refined and polished using AI tools to improve consistency and/or detail.

NOTE: All AI-generated elements were manually reviewed and integrated by the developer to maintain the game's vision and direction.