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Ripple Runners

You are blind. You can only see what you hear. Explore procedurally generated mazes with up to 4 friends, complete missions, and survive — but stay quiet, because sound is the only thing keeping you alive... and the monsters know it.

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WilderZ
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WilderZ
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About the Game

Ripple Runner drops you and up to 4 friends into pitch-black procedurally generated mazes where sight means nothing — sound means everything. Your only window into the world around you is the ripples created by the sounds you make. Speak into your mic, and watch the darkness peel back for just a moment. But be careful. Not everything in the dark is lost like you.

Work together. Or don't make it out. Every round throws your team into a new maze with new missions to complete. Find the objectives, coordinate with your crew, and survive long enough to open the portal and escape. Easy in theory. Terrifying in practice.

The monsters aren't all the same. Some hunt by sight. Some hunt by sound. Some don't hunt at all — they just wait. Learning what's lurking and how to deal with it is the difference between escaping and becoming part of the maze.

Your voice is your flashlight. Ripple Runner uses your real microphone to generate sound ripples that reveal the world around you. Talking to your friends isn't just fun — it's survival. But every word you say is also a beacon. Choose wisely.

Every round is different. Procedurally generated maps mean no two runs are ever the same. Bigger maps, nastier monsters, and deadlier traps await the deeper you go.

Features

  • 🎙️ Real microphone-driven visibility system

  • 👾 Multiple enemy types — sight-based, sound-based, and trap variants

  • 🌀 Procedurally generated mazes that evolve each round

  • 🤝 Online co-op for up to 4 players

  • 🔦 Mission-based progression with portal escape mechanic

  • 😱 Indie co-op-style scary fun — best played with friends

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