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Don't Scream

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First release
Oct 28, 2024
Genres
Indie, Simulator · Horror
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

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.

Also known as DON'T SCREAM

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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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 28, 2024
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 27, 2023
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
exploration, psychological horror, walking simulator, jump scare moment, immersive
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  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • Deutschinterface, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 2 Nov 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 2 Nov 2026