Five Mysterious Murders
A slasher sandbox where you become the monster in your own horror movie
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17 itemsAbout the Game
Welcome to the simulator of a serial killer! Like in a classic horror movie, a group of teenagers travels to the rural wilderness — and you are the maniac waiting for them. Take on the role of a living dead monster, set wicked traps, unleash explosions, spread poison, and hunt the teens down one by one.
KEY FEATURES
Venture into an expansive open world filled with hidden secrets waiting to be discovered
Steal valuable resources and craft deadly traps to outsmart your opponents
Plant crops and hunt animals to secure your survival in the wild
Cover your tracks and avoid detection, leaving no trace of your crimes
THE STORY
In 2018, a group of friends went to Springhill, Louisiana, to shoot a YouTube video about a famous serial killer who was living there. Lester B. Miles is famous due to his cruel crimes, a daring jailbreak, and a mysterious death. Unscrupulous and brutal, he committed robberies, kidnappings, and murders. He was also involved in drug trafficking and many other dirty deeds.
Lester was shot in 2011 in his own house at the age of 41, however, his death didn't bring peace to the small town. Locals strongly believe that his ghost wanders in the nearby forests, and anyone who meets him will die. Someone also believes that his soul was taken by a mysterious power that forces him to torment people even after death.
Tony, Geezer, Bill, Ronnie, and Alice are YouTubers who make a weekly paranormal show. One day, Bill suggests to wisit Louisiana to make a movie about the town and try to shoot any paranormal activity. After arriving, friends had a fight and dispersed to the surrounding area. Later in the night, when screams rang out in the forests, it became obvious that not all of them would leave Springhill alive...
