World's Shortest Horror Game Sets October 23 Steam Release
The game's entire hook is the secrecy around its few minutes of play, positioning the unknown itself as the product.
Reporting from 1 source: Automaton.
Playmoth Games opened the Steam store page for The World's Shortest Horror Game on August 20. The horror comedy asks players to click a single START button, with no exploration or detours. The developer hides what happens next under a strict no-spoiler policy, even in the trailer. It releases October 23 on PC via Steam, with Japanese display support planned.
Playmoth Games opened the Steam store page for The World's Shortest Horror Game on August 20, promising a horror comedy that ends in a few minutes. The rules are a single click on a centered START button, with exploration and detours removed entirely. The developer has kept the aftermath secret, even cutting the 25-second trailer before the core moment, saying more would spoil half the game.
The pitch assumes a second player: the developer suggests telling a friend you found a short game, having them wear headphones, and watching their reaction through screen sharing. The store page also markets it for streamers chasing reactions or as a prank gift. After clearing, players can opt into Community Credits, choosing to have their Steam name engraved in the global credits or leave anonymously.
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