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Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown

Puzzle Indie Horror
2 user reviews
2 reviews
March 15, 2026
Released 48 days ago
PC (Microsoft Windows)

About

Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown is a dark horror FMV game centered on a high-tension hostage crisis. The narrative centers around a bomber who has trapped several hostages in a deadly scenario. The player must solve a series of word scramble puzzles connected to a timed explosive device. Gameplay emphasizes psychological tension and problem-solving under pressure, as players attempt to decipher clues and prevent the bomb from detonating before time runs out.

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Release Dates by Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Mar 15, 2026

Game Info

Developer
Rescue the Hostages
Publisher
Rescue the Hostages
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
Puzzle Indie
Themes
Horror

Languages

Audio / Voice
English
Text / Subtitles
English

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