Caution Ahead: Part 1
Play as John, a search and rescue officer who must escape captivity from a secluded lodge. The game blends exploration with escape-room challenges and stealth-based survival.
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
7 itemsAbout the Game
This is the first entry of a three-part horror series that blends exploration, escape-room challenges, and stealth-based survival elements. This part includes three chapters.
You are John Rand, a search-and-rescue officer stationed in Richburg National Park. When young Elena Peterson disappears during a family hike, John and his team are dispatched to find her. During the search, John becomes separated from the others, forced to retrace his steps alone.
Steam Achievements:
Chapters in Part 1:
Chapter 1: Connecting the dots.
Chapter 2: Breath of fresh air.
Chapter 3: Back to square one.
Game Modes in Part 1:
Standard - classic game run.
Torture - replay Chapter 3 with a more challenging puzzle (unlocked once Standard mode is completed).
Speedrun - replay the game with a timer, no cut scenes (unlocked once Standard mode is completed).
