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Indie · Scared Stupid Inc

Midnight Special

Midnight Special
Mature content
Steam Deck Playable Windows
Mostly Positive · 77% of 166
DeveloperScared Stupid Inc
GenreIndie
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 12 min. ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $11.24 · 17d ago
Player reviews 77% positive of 166
Quality score 77/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Welcome to Midnight Special, a point-and-click survival horror game drenched in 16-bit pixel art and 1980s retro dread. On a thunderous night in 1987 in Maine, you awaken in a labyrinthine manor. You must click, explore, and solve puzzles to escape. Will you go gentle into that good night?

IN FULL RELEASE...

  • 2 game modes: Normal and Hardcore

  • 4 endings

  • 1 hidden secret to uncover

  • Estimated total playtime: 3–5 hours


About the Game

Inspiration from...

The gory thrills of giallo, the suspense of slashers, and the otherworldly charm of 70s and 80s sci-fi.

We're thrilled to bring you a chilling adventure that blends cinematic horror with the nostalgic vibes of '90s 16-bit games.

How to Save the Game?

After waking from the nightmare and answering the mysterious phone call, Sarah can unlock manual saving by interacting with the cigarette pack in the kitchen.

How to use it: In your inventory, drag the cigarette onto the lighter to bring up the save menu.

Midnight Special is a point-and-click survival horror experience that echoes the spirit of '90s classics like Clock Tower and Resident Evil. Set in the late '80s at Boyd Manor, you step into the shoes of Sarah, a babysitter tasked with watching over Jon and Ellie Boyd for the night.

What begins as an ordinary evening takes a sinister turn.

The power goes out, plunging the house into pitch-black darkness. With each step, reality twists into something far more disturbing.

  • Bizarre phone calls, a deranged stalker perhaps?

  • Unpleasant odors seeping up from the floorboards.

  • Objects moving on their own as if possessed.

  • A life-sized plastic dinosaur that seems... alive.

Has Sarah lost her mind? Or has something far more sinister taken root?

  • Classic Point-and-Click Survival Horror

    Explore a foreboding environment filled with chilling surprises, puzzles to solve, and secrets to uncover.

  • A Tribute to Retro Horror

    Influenced by '70s and '80s horror cinema and '90s gaming, Midnight Special blends nostalgia with heart-pounding suspense.

  • Atmospheric 16-Bit Graphics

    Gorgeous handcrafted visuals capture the eerie, cinematic tone in stunning pixel art.

  • Psychological Thrills

    Question everything as reality twists and warps around you. Can you trust what you see?

  • Immersive Audio Design

    An immersive, spine-tingling soundtrack and unnerving audio cues heighten the tension with every step you take.

With its carefully woven narrative, Midnight Special invites players to step into a story of psychological terror and mystery. Every corner holds a secret, and every clue leads you deeper into a horrifying truth.

If you're a fan of:

  • Classic survival horror

  • Point-and-click adventures

  • Atmospheric mysteries that keep you guessing

...then Midnight Special is ready to pull you into the darkness.

Do you dare enter the manor?

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $11.24 2026-06-27
3-month low $11.24
12-month low $11.24
Current $14.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $14.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $11.24

Midnight Special price history and best deals

Midnight Special for PC currently sells from $14.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $11.24, set on 2026-06-27.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Midnight Special now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $14.99 a good price for Midnight Special?
$14.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $11.24 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Midnight Special?
Midnight Special is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mostly Positive · 77%
77% positive of 166
Media (10)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Pentium N3700 @ 1.60GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX 11 based graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Let the Midnight Special...
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core I5-3470
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX 11 based graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: ...shine a light on me
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: 10.13
  • Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: 10.15
  • Processor: 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS
  • Processor: Intel Pentium N3700 @ 1.60GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 23.04
  • Processor: Intel Core I5-3470
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Facts
DeveloperScared Stupid Inc
PublisherYahaha Games
GenresIndie
ModesSingle-player
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