Get ready for chills and thrills as Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner Vol. 1, the first installment in a new survival horror series from Night Shift Team and Red Limb Studio, launches on October 28th on Steam. In this immersive horror game, players take on the role of a night shift worker at a roadside diner, where what starts as a simple job quickly turns into a fight for survival against supernatural forces. To stay alive, players must follow a cryptic list of rules—a unique mechanic that drives both the gameplay and the unfolding narrative.
The game was warmly received during the recent Steam Next Fest, where its originality caught the attention of both players and critics. What makes it stand out? It’s likely the first horror game based on the concept of creepypasta, specifically the popular “list of rules” format that has gained a following in online horror communities. “Those list creepypastas are so popular, and they really do make for great game mechanics. I’m surprised this is the first horror game based on the list concept!” commented one festival attendee, reflecting the excitement around the game’s innovative approach.
The developers were heavily inspired by dark, unsettling stories often heard on horror channels on YouTube. Drawing from this inspiration, the team created their own original creepypasta, written by Jacek Batko, the Narrative Designer at Night Shift Team. This original story became the foundation of the game, offering a fresh and intriguing project that stands out in the horror genre.
What makes Creepy Shift unique is its dedication to immersion. The game doesn’t throw players straight into a haunted setting—instead, it first grounds them in the reality of being a restaurant worker, with daily tasks that soon spiral into a nightmarish blend of puzzles and terror. “We wanted the player to feel as if they were truly working in this diner, to fully embody the character of our protagonist,” says Batko.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955590/Creepy_Shift_Roadside_Diner/
With the October 28th release just around the corner, horror game fans and lovers of creepypasta-inspired stories should mark their calendars. Get ready to uncover the terrifying secrets hidden beneath the surface of this eerie roadside diner—if you can survive the night.
Take a look at Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner, an upcoming horror game about a chilling night shift in a roadside cafe made in Unity by Night Shift Team.
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