Straying Rules
Straying Rules is a co-op horror game for 1-4 players. You need to escape from various worlds governed by strange rules within 12 hours by all means. Levels, objectives and dangers are ever-changing every time you enter. You must discover and interpret the rules to find your only hope of survival.
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Rules For Playing
Rule #1: Trust the rules.
You won’t be told where to go, what to do, or how to do it. All information lies within the rules.
Rule #2: Don’t trust the rules.
Not every rule tells the truth. Blind obedience may lead to deception.
Rule #3: Stay alert.
As time elapses and rules shift, everything is subject to change, and nothing is absolutely safe.
Rule #4: Keep Calm
You'll have plenty of time to read the rules carefully, and we won't throw any jump scares at you. Some events might even make you chuckle :)
Rule #5: Trust your teammates.
Communicate with proximity chat, interpret rules, and complete tasks together. Everyone's alive is essential to success. Playing solo? Well, we modified rules to give you a chance.
Rule #6: Don’t trust your teammates.
They might mislead you. Don't assume they are always friendly. Sometimes, survival means choosing yourself over others.
Rule #7: Learn to give up.
The world of rules shows no mercy to those who break them. Each passing second makes the level more perilous. You probably won’t escape before you master the rules — be prepared.
Rule #8: Never give up.
Identify patterns in the rules, observe enemy movements, and make effective use of items and mechanics. Escaping might not be as impossible as it seems…
