Ever wondered how quickly a carnival can turn from a place of fun into a spine-chilling nightmare? Just dim the lights and introduce a couple of murderous clowns, and voilà—you have yourself a terrifying scenario. If you need convincing, perhaps a visit to The Haunted Carnival will do the trick. This escape room-style puzzler is now available on Android, inviting players to navigate and hopefully escape from the eerie carnival setting.
In The Haunted Carnival, your sole mission is to find your way out of the titular carnival. It's not going to be a stroll in the park, though. Much like the point-and-click adventure Legacy Reawakening we discussed last week, this game lets you explore a fully rendered carnival environment at your own pace. However, the carnival isn't one big open world. It's divided into five distinct rooms, each packed with five unique puzzles that stand between you and freedom.
Expect not only challenging puzzles but also a hefty dose of spookiness. And if clowns give you the creeps, you might want to think twice before stepping into this carnival. The game promises an intriguing and eerie experience that's sure to keep you on your toes.
Admit oneI'll admit, I was initially skeptical upon spotting AI-generated art in the game's icon. However, the actual gameplay pleasantly surprised me with its nice, crunchy low-poly environments that look quite appealing.
While I can't offer a firsthand account of the gameplay, if the puzzles are as well-designed as the environments, The Haunted Carnival is definitely worth checking out. If you're still skeptical about mobile games delivering on the horror front, why not explore some of the spookiest titles on our list of the top 25 best horror games for iOS and Android?