Encoria!: A Circus Game
Step right up! into the role of a newly appointed ringmaster to orchestrate a circus, forge meaningful relationships with your backstage crew, and uncover secrets as you progress. Based on a true story.
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Step into the soot-stained glamour of 1940s Hartford, Connecticut, in Encoria!, a first-person Circus RPG inspired by a chilling true story. As the newly hired Ringmaster, you are the architect of spectacle - orchestrate breathtaking performances by directing your talent and engaging with the performers and environment to keep the crowd roaring.
Capture the audience’s claps to manifest Encoria stones, a mystical currency used to unlock the heavy doors of the circus grounds and reveal the dark secrets hidden within the shadows of the backstage rooms.
Between the shows, the greasepaint comes off, and the real drama begins. Navigate the labyrinthine backstage rooms to play minigames, immersing you in The Silly Circus.
Through conversation, you’ll uncover the personal histories and existential fears of your performers, strengthening your team’s resolve before the next curtain rises.
When tragedy strikes, the game shifts into a pulse-pounding survival horror experience. As a catastrophic fire engulfs the tent, you must navigate the chaos and save who you can. Every second is a gamble as you dodge lethal flames and gore-streaked wreckage to pull your performers from the inferno.
Featuring a haunting, "lo-fi" aesthetic with low-poly 3D models and hand-painted textures, Encoria! blends nostalgic charm with visceral horror. Can you maintain the magic of the circus, or will you lose everything to the flames?
