American software author. Pixel & PSG ludodesigner. Digital horror enthusiast. Man [he + any].

A tycoon spin on the endless scary hallway game.

Left-Click / Space / Z / J : Select and place objects; Activate scares; Open doors.

WASD / Arrow Keys / Gamepad can be used to move cursor.
Shift / X / K : Faster cursor
Q / C / L / Back-Click / Middle-Click : Previous item
E / V / ; / Forward-Click / Right-Click : Next item
1-8 : Shop items

Options in the top-right corner.

Extra points are earned at the end of loops by collecting Panic and Knowledge.

OBJECTIVE: Collect all 5 Knowledges...

    • Look at Journals, Radios, and Pictures.
    • Go inside the Rooms.
    • Have a few moments of high Panic.

Panic increases the protagonist's walk speed, but decreases the effectiveness of knowledge objects (Journals, Radios, and Pictures).

Calm effects passive Panic change.

Avoid  H e r


Originally an entry in the Game Maker's Toolkit Game Jam 2023.

[ Completion time: 5-15 minutes ]
[ Options and records are automatically saved ]

© Clark Padmore 2023-2024

Generative artificial intelligence programs and features (genAI) were purposefully avoided and not used in the production of this software. This includes all phases of conceptualization, research, development, marketing, and publication. I value intentional design as a method of quality and a praxis of life.​​

Itch.io link: https://clark-padmore.itch.io/youre-a-spooky-looping-hallway

Website link: https://www.clarkpadmore.com/games/youre-a-spooky-looping-hallway

You're a Spooky Looping Hallway