Riddle Me Scared

Riddle Me Scared is a tense first-person horror puzzle card game. Your goal? Decipher the chilling murder of a child by unraveling riddles in a foreboding environment—all while racing against the clock. Each solution you unearth peels back another layer of a dark, twisted story. Will your wits be enough to crack the case before time runs out?

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

• Solve Dark Riddles Under Pressure
  Piece together cryptic clues and connect the dots to reveal the truth behind the murder. Every second counts as you confront each riddle before time slips away.
• Atmospheric Horror
  Explore haunted rooms and corridors teeming with dread. Tense audio cues, unsettling visuals, and the looming specter of the child’s untimely fate create a harrowing experience.
• Story-Driven Unraveling
  Each riddle you solve uncovers more about the child’s life and final moments. Brace yourself for shocking twists as you inch closer to the horrifying truth.

CONTROLS

• Left-Mouse Click – Inspect a card to reveal important details
• Hover and Hold Right-Mouse Click – Confirm the card you believe answers the current riddle.
• Esc – Exit the game at any point.
  

Confront the shadows, outsmart the riddles, and discover the truth behind the child’s murder before the clock runs out in Riddle Me Scared!

DEVELOPER NOTES

• The Riddle Me Scared prototype is the result of a two-week sprint.
• I wanted to see how far I could take the concept of a 3D creepy card-based murder mystery game in two weeks.
• A game by Joseph Ensminger.