One hour. One killer. One chance to survive.
Prepare yourself for a short but unforgettable descent into terror—SLACKJAW, the debut horror game from Nostromo Interactive, officially launches on August 8, 2025, for PC via Steam. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, this escape room-style experience puts you in the basement of a brutal serial killer with only one goal: get out alive.
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🔪 You Are the Next Victim
Inspired by the viral 2024 true-crime podcast My Escape from the Slackjaw Killer, the game is a detailed recreation of the chilling testimony of the sole known survivor. Using real-world crime scene data, FBI files, and survivor accounts, SLACKJAW invites players to relive the nightmare from the inside.
“Escape is possible. But he’s upstairs. And he’s listening.”
🧩 Game Features
- Escape Room Gameplay – Think fast, stay quiet, and solve your way out before it’s too late.
- Hyper-Realistic Visuals – Built in Unreal Engine 5 for maximum tension and immersion.
- Narrative-Driven Horror – Based on true events. Feel the fear of real survival horror.
- Haunting Soundtrack – An original score that tightens the pressure at every turn.
- Controller Support – Full Xbox controller compatibility.
- Short Format – Designed to be completed in a single, gut-wrenching session (~60 minutes).
- Solo-Developed – Created entirely by Taylor Ambrosio Wood, an acclaimed video game composer making her first leap into game development.
🧠 Survive With Your Wits
You wake up in the killer’s basement. There’s no hand-holding. Every item, every choice, and every bit of sound you make matters. Explore and uncover the killer’s twisted secrets through puzzles, clues, and sheer ingenuity. He’s not just watching—he’s hunting.
📆 Release Details
- Title: SLACKJAW
- Developer/Publisher: Nostromo Interactive
- Release Date: August 8, 2025
- Platform: Windows PC (Steam)
- Price: $8.99 USD
- Length: ~1 hour