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Don't Scream

Don't Scream

|United Kingdom|Simulator, Indie

6.5 /10

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4.9k ratings
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Why play it

If you scream, you restart. Don't Scream is an Unreal Engine 5 short horror experience inspired by '90s camcorder found footage. Made by two indie devs. The challenge is simple: explore the mysterious Pineview Forest for 18 minutes without screaming. Sounds easy, right? But there's a catch. Time only progresses as you move, and you cannot predict the scares. You must calibrate your microphone in-game so that every whimper, jump, or even a minor squeak is registered as a scream, increasing the challenge. With dozens of dynamic scares, each playthrough offers a unique experience.

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DON’T SCREAM is an Unreal Engine 5 short horror experience inspired by '90s camcorder found footage. Designed by Joe Henson. The challenge is simple: explore the mysterious Pineview Forest for 18 minutes without screaming. Sounds easy, right? But there's a catch. Time only progresses as you move, and you cannot predict the scares. You must calibrate your microphone in-game so that every whimper, jump, or even a minor squeak is registered as a scream, increasing the challenge. With dozens of dynamic scares, each playthrough offers a unique experience. DON'T SCREAM doesn't follow a set story, but there's a deep lore hidden within.

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Rating momentum

Okay: 6.5/10 across 4.9k ratings. Decent score — check if the gameplay loop clicks for you.

Play style

Leans into Simulator, Indie — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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Indie Games DevelLaura Rosada · 12 Dec, 2023
6/10

Don’t Scream is presented as a unique gaming experience, masterfully crafted by two independent developers, Joure & Joe. The game aims to challenge players to survive in a disturbing forest for 18 minutes without emitting any screams, with the microphone as a crucial element of the gameplay.

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