Ever wondered what it would be like to be locked in a carnival after dark? If the idea sends shivers down your spine, then The Haunted Carnival might just be the escape room-style puzzler for you. Now available on Android, this game invites you to navigate the eerie confines of a carnival with a single goal in mind: escape.
Unlike a typical fun day out at the carnival, The Haunted Carnival turns the atmosphere on its head by dimming the lights and perhaps throwing in a few murderous clowns for good measure. As you delve into this chilling experience, you'll find yourself confronted by a series of obstacles spread across five distinct rooms, each housing five puzzles that stand between you and freedom.
While The Haunted Carnival shares the conventions of a point-and-click adventure, it sets itself apart with its fully rendered carnival environment that you can explore at your leisure. This isn't a single, continuous world but rather a series of rooms, each promising not just intrigue but also a hefty dose of spookiness. If clowns give you the creeps, you might want to think twice before entering.
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Initially, I was skeptical upon noticing the use of AI-generated art in the game's icon. However, my doubts were dispelled upon seeing the actual gameplay, which features appealing, crunchy low-poly environments that enhance the overall experience.
While I haven't had the chance to dive into the puzzles myself, if they're crafted with the same care as the environment design, The Haunted Carnival is definitely worth a try. If you're still unsure about the potential of mobile games to deliver genuine scares, why not explore some of the spookiest titles on our list of the top 25 best horror games for iOS and Android?