Fear the Spotlight
Release date: Oct 22, 2024
Developers: Cozy Game Pals
Publishers: Blumhouse Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight… Sunnyside High has a dark history. When Vivian enters the deserted corridors for a seance with the rebellious Amy, she suddenly ends up alone, and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences with a focus of rich storytelling, puzzle solving, and a tense atmosphere. This is a perfect narrative horror game for those new to the genre. THE THRILLS   ESCAPE THE NIGHTMARE   The séance went terribly wrong. Amy has disappeared, and the school has transformed into a nightmarish version of its former self. Play as Vivian to uncover a dark hidden past while attempting to save both you and your friend  DELIGHTFULLY HORRIFYING GAMEPLAY   Sneak to avoid detection from an unknown entity in tense hand-crafted stealth moments as Vivian explores the ominous darkness of the school corridors  Solve highly tactile puzzles that pay homage to classic genre favorites while evolving gameplay to satisfy modern horror fans  Explore the eerie setting of a derelict Sunnyside High with a flashlight, screwdriver, wrench, and more to uncover a web of mysteries  1990s ATMOSPHERIC DREAD   Explore the hellish version of Sunnyside High as Vivian in this ode to classic 90’s teen horror. A retro art style, tense audio design, and a nostalgic setting will delight both veteran fans and those new to the horror genre  AN EXPANDED STORY   Dive even deeper into the dark world of Fear the Spotlight with an extensive additional storyline  Fear the Spotlight is the first title to be published by Blumhouse Games , a video games label within Blumhouse Productions focused on championing the most creative and unique takes on the horror genre.  

Press reviews: “Fear the Spotlight delivers an incredibly impactful and unsettling story that will linger in my memory long after the credits roll.” 9.5/10 – CG Magazine “...engrossing, eerie, and unexpectedly thought-provoking.” 5/5 – The Guardian “Fear the Spotlight is an easy recommendation for any retro survival horror fan.” 9/10 – Gaming Age