Midnight Crane
A psychological horror game where you spend a night in the shoes of an arcade worker named Marcus. Win prizes on the crane machine and shoot some hoops. Just make sure to keep the doors locked.
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18 itemsAbout the Game
A psychological horror experience where fun turns to fear.
Spend one long night in the shoes of Marcus, a lone arcade worker tasked with earning prizes after hours. Play the games. Collect the toys. And whatever you do, keep the doors locked.
CAN YOU SURIVE THE NIGHT?
Your boss promises a bonus if you win enough crane game prizes before morning.
Determined to meet the required amount of prizes, you decide to stay after hours in order to complete it.
But be wary of what lurks behind. Don't just look. Listen.
GAMEPLAY.
Every sound matters.
The masked man will try to enter from multiple points around the arcade.
Use your ears to track his movements and each noise is a clue to where he’s breaking in.
React fast:
Block the doors.
Check the cameras.
Tighten the vents.
Pray he doesn’t find you.
FEATURES:
First-person psychological horror set in a nostalgic arcade.
Sound-based survival mechanics — listen carefully or die trying.
Interactive dialogue and light narrative choices.
Playable arcade machines — crane games, basketball, ice hockey, and more.
Dark, atmospheric environments designed to keep you on edge.
Wishlist now and prepare to clock in for the night shift.
