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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Artwork
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