Midnight Special

Midnight Special plunges players into a spine-chilling point-and-click survival horror adventure, inspired by 80s retro dread and 16-bit pixel art aesthetics. Set in the haunting Boyd Manor on a stormy night in 1978, players take on the role of Sarah, a babysitter whose routine evening turns into a terrifying nightmare. With reality warping around you, unsettling puzzles to solve, and cryptic clues to uncover, Midnight Special delivers a blend of cinematic horror and classic gameplay that will keep you on edge. Fans of psychological thrills and retro visuals will find themselves drawn to the eerie, atmospheric world this game presents. Dare to enter?

Scared Stupid Inc
Yahaha Games
May 08, 2025
93 % Positive (63 reviews)
$7.99 Play Now

Features

Classic Point-and-Click Survival Horror

Midnight Special harks back to the spirit of '90s survival horror classics with twisty puzzles and atmospheric exploration.

Retro 16-Bit Pixel Art Graphics

Handcrafted visuals bring the eerie world of Midnight Special to life, capturing its chilling atmosphere in stunning pixel art.

Psychological Thrills

The game keeps players questioning reality as it warps around them, creating a deeply unsettling experience.

Immersive Audio and Unnerving Sound Design

Midnight Special uses spine-tingling audio cues and an atmospheric soundtrack to heighten the tension.

Saving Progress Mechanically

Players must manually save progress in key areas, enhancing the tension of survival horror gameplay.

Tribute to Retro Horror

Midnight Special is inspired by '70s and '80s cinematic horror, blending nostalgia with suspense.

Chilling Narrative

Step into a foreboding story filled with mind-bending twists, eerie occurrences, and secrets lurking around every corner.

Developer's Early Access Updates

Scared Stupid Inc promises to enhance features, including saving mechanics, during the Early Access phase of Midnight Special.

Key Features

Single-player
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midnight Special about?

Midnight Special is a point-and-click survival horror game set in the eerie Boyd Manor, where players uncover a sinister mystery.

How can I save progress in the game?

To save progress in Midnight Special, visit the Rumpus Room, interact with the record player, and save manually when the manor is normally powered.

Is Midnight Special inspired by retro games?

Yes, Midnight Special blends nostalgic vibes from '90s 16-bit games with thrilling cinematic horror influences from the '70s and '80s.

What genre does Midnight Special fall under?

The game is a captivating mix of survival horror, point-and-click exploration, and psychological thriller.

Who is the protagonist in Midnight Special?

You play as Sarah, a babysitter who finds herself trapped in a nightmarish situation while watching Jon and Ellie Boyd.

What platforms is Midnight Special available on?

The game is available for both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Does Midnight Special include multiplayer?

No, Midnight Special focuses entirely on a single-player experience.

What is the release date for Midnight Special?

The game is scheduled to release on May 8, 2025.

Genres

Early Access Indie

Tags

Early Access Adventure Point & Click 1980s Alternate History Dark Female Protagonist Story Rich Text-Based Singleplayer Horror Indie Pixel Graphics Survival Horror Psychological Horror Exploration 2D Hand-drawn Old School America

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 7 64-bit

Memory

2 GB RAM

Storage

500 MB available space

Graphics

DX 11 based graphics card

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Pentium N3700 @ 1.60GHz

Recommended

Os

Windows 10 64-bit

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

500 MB available space

Graphics

DX 11 based graphics card

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core I5-3470

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Japanese

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