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Sly Apes

A retro PSX survival horror game for 1–4 players. Navigate randomly generated maps while hidden apes lurk in the shadows. Spot the threat, run, hide, or slam the door. One wrong move, and you're dead.

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About the Game

Every Wrong Turn Could Be Your Last

Alone or with friends, your survival depends on fast reactions and sharp instincts.

Key Features

- Randomized maps - Every session is different. No memorizing layouts. Adapt or die.

- Play solo or co-op (1-4 players) - Brave the corridors alone or coordinate with friends. More players, more chaos.

- React, don't just run - Spot anomalies, listen at doors, choose when to hide and when to sprint. Survival rewards quick thinking.

- PSX retro horror - Texture warping, polygon jitter, dithering. Horror looked better in low-res.

- The Sly Apes - Each one hides, hunts, and kills differently. Learn their patterns or don't survive.

- Also playable in your browser - Share a link, play instantly. No download needed for the web version.