Indie Horror: THE SCREECHER
Published 24 Sept 2026· Updated 24 Sept 2026· 4h ago
BloxBoys summary
- •New horror experience THE SCREECHER has launched
- •Pick up roadside hitchhikers for needed cash
- •Refuel your car as the gas needle drops
- •Identify hidden monsters disguised as human passengers
- •Controls include F for fullscreen and M for mute
Some of them are not people.
Overview
Developer UselessCreations has released THE SCREECHER, a retro pixel-art survival horror game. Players must drive down a dark, desolate road surrounded by dead trees to pick up hitchhikers for cash while keeping their car fueled. However, you must stay extremely alert because one of the strangers waiting in your headlights is not actually a human.
What's New
- ▸THE SCREECHER — A retro pixel-art horror release set on a desolate forest road where impostors hide among hitchhikers
New Features
- ▸Hitchhiker collection — Drive down empty roads to give rides to strangers in exchange for cash
- ▸Vehicle refueling — Stop your car to fill up on gas whenever the fuel gauge drops low
- ▸Visual and audio detection — Carefully observe passenger details using sight and sound to spot non-human monsters
New Characters
- ▸The Screecher — A terrifying non-human creature disguised as a normal roadside hitchhiker
New Maps & Areas
- ▸Dead Tree Highway — An isolated stretch of empty road lined with lifeless trees
New Mechanics
- ▸Fullscreen toggle — Press the F key on your keyboard to switch to fullscreen mode
- ▸Audio mute toggle — Press the M key on your keyboard to instantly mute the game sound
What Players Should Know
- ▸Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge so you do not run out of gas while driving
- ▸Pay attention to sight and sound cues to spot monsters before they trick you
- ▸Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly toggle fullscreen mode or mute your sound
Release Information
THE SCREECHER was officially published on September 24, 2026.
Screenshots
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main goal in THE SCREECHER?
- You must drive along an empty road, collect money by picking up hitchhikers, refuel your car, and avoid picking up a dangerous monster disguised as a person.
- What controls are available in the game?
- Press F to toggle fullscreen mode and press M to mute the audio.
- Why was the game delayed from its original game jam release?
- The developer originally built it for Brackeys Game Jam 2026, but a power outage prevented it from being finished on time, leading to a expanded standalone project.
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Read the original announcementPublished 24 Sept 2026 · Last updated 24 Sept 2026