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Fear the Spotlight

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First release
Oct 22, 2024
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Action, Horror, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Also known as Fear The Spotlight.exe

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Storyline
Sunnyside High has a dark history. When Vivian enters the deserted corridors for a seance with the rebellious Amy, she suddenly ends up alone, and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences with a focus of rich storytelling, puzzle solving, and a tense atmosphere. This is a perfect narrative horror game for those new to the genre.Read more

Sunnyside High has a dark history. When Vivian enters the deserted corridors for a seance with the rebellious Amy, she suddenly ends up alone, and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences with a focus of rich storytelling, puzzle solving, and a tense atmosphere. This is a perfect narrative horror game for those new to the genre.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 22, 2024
Mac
Oct 22, 2024
PlayStation 4
Oct 22, 2024
All 8 release dates
Xbox One
Oct 22, 2024
Nintendo Switch
Oct 22, 2024
Linux
Oct 22, 2024
PlayStation 5
Oct 22, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Oct 22, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
4h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
ghosts, retro, female protagonist, hiding, high school
… All 10, ouija board, puzzles, ghost, lgbtq, flashlight

At a Glance

Critic Score
78
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
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Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 1,225 reviews in all languages, recorded 21 October 2026

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