DON'T STOP SMILING
Smile—and survive. A first-person “forced-smile” horror game that tracks your facial expression in real time. PC camera required.
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Even when you don’t want to smile… you must.
DON'T STOP SMILING is a first-person short horror game that reads your facial expressions through your PC camera in real time.
If your smile fades—even for a moment—you die. This simple rule creates a uniquely disturbing experience built on tension, guilt, and forced emotion.
You explore an eerie, dimly lit school corridor, solving small puzzles and pushing forward while maintaining a smile.
The more the situation makes smiling impossible, the more your body and emotions become directly tied to the horror unfolding on screen.
Playtime: Approx. 45–60 minutes
For Streamers / Content Creators:
Streaming and video uploads are welcome.Monetization is also allowed.
The game does not include any feature that displays the player’s face on the game screen.
However, since this game uses a PC camera, streamers who do not normally show their face
should livestream the game at their own discretion and responsibility.
DON'T STOP SMILING
Streaming / Video Guidelines
You are welcome to stream, record, upload, and monetize gameplay videos of DON'T STOP SMILING on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and X.
You may use screenshots, trailers, key art, and gameplay footage for videos, thumbnails, articles, and social media posts.
No prior permission is required.
Please include the Steam store link when possible:
Restrictions:
- Do not redistribute the game files.
- Do not sell or claim the game, assets, music, or characters as your own.
- Do not use the game content in a way that is illegal or malicious.
The developer is not responsible for any issues, damages, or disadvantages
caused by streaming or uploading videos, including unintended face reveal,
personal information disclosure, or other related troubles.
