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SLACKJAW

As the latest prey of a deranged serial killer, you must use your wits and resources to survive in this atmospheric first-person escape room-style horror game. Explore, uncover secrets, and plan your escape... but be quiet, or you'll be his next victim. Inspired by true events.

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August 8, 2025
358 days ago
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About the Game

The 2024 true-crime podcast "My Escape from the Slackjaw Killer" took America by storm—with its unflinching interview of his only known surviving victim. Painstakingly recreated from testimony, crime scene photos, and FBI reports, this game puts you in Slackjaw's world and asks: Will you survive?

Average playtime: 1 hour

Explore the world of a serial killer as his next victim.

Use your wits and resources to solve puzzles.

Uncover the twisted secrets buried deep within his basement.

Escape to survive. But be quiet, he's upstairs....

  • Escape room gameplay

  • Hyper-realistic graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5

  • Haunting original soundtrack

  • Xbox controller support

  • Complete in a single play session

  • Created by a solo developer