By AnotherBuild · Windows
ReleasedA co-op horror game for 1 to 4 players. Recess turns into a dark maze full of monsters that each follow different rules. Find the keys or shut down the line, rescue friends from the cage and get out before the gate closes. Proximity voice, two maps and four difficulties.
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Steam edition · Researched Nov 13, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 13, 2026.
You can play this horror game alone or in a co-op group of up to four players. The game supports online and LAN co-op modes, allowing you to team up with friends to navigate the mazes.
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Getting caught places you inside a cage. You can attempt to break out yourself by completing a timing check, or you can wait for a teammate to reach your location and manually open the cage door for you.
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The pale monster only moves when you are not looking at it. To safely navigate past this creature, you must keep your eyes fixed on it at all times while slowly backing away to maintain distance.
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Proximity voice chat allows nearby players to hear you, but monsters can also hear your voice. One specific monster listens to your voice chat, meaning a loud shout might save a friend or inadvertently attract danger to your location.
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To escape, you must locate the keys hidden within the maze, use them to open the gate, and run for the exit before it closes. You must complete this task before the gate shuts permanently.
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In the Night School map, you must shut down four specific stations to wind back the rising toxic waste and power the freight elevator. Note that some of these stations require two players to operate successfully.
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If you remain in the cage for too long, you turn into a poltergeist. In this state, you can still assist your teammates by interacting with the environment, such as flickering lamps or shoving rides to create distractions.
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The exit gate closes 30 seconds after the first player successfully passes through it. This creates a strategic decision for the group regarding whether to wait for teammates who are still navigating the maze or to proceed alone.
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Lunchbox items can be helpful but carry risks. For example, a water balloon pins a monster in place but also splashes you, while a kazoo attracts everything nearby to your current position, potentially drawing unwanted attention from monsters.
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The game offers four distinct difficulty settings ranging from Easy to Impossible. You can choose the level that best suits your group's skill level to adjust the challenge of the nights you face.
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Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-13; this is not a firsthand review.
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Steam source ↗ · Checked Nov 13, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.
▶ Watch the official trailer on Steam ↗Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Quad-core CPU Memory: 8000 MB RAM Graphics: Vulkan 1.2 compatible, 4 GB VRAM (GTX 1050 / RX 560) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 400 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Additional Notes: Microphone recommended for voice chat
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