Midnight Special
Developed by Scared Stupid Inc · Published by Yahaha Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie game by Scared Stupid Inc, published by Yahaha Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Welcome to Midnight Special, a point-and-click survival horror game drenched in 16-bit pixel art and 1980s retro dread. On a thunderous night in 1987 in Maine, you awaken in a labyrinthine manor. You must click, explore, and solve puzzles to escape. Will you go gentle into that good night?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Midnight Special.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Pentium N3700 @ 1.60GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX 11 based graphics card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Let the Midnight Special...
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core I5-3470
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX 11 based graphics card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: ...shine a light on me
Supported languages (8)
Midnight Special FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Midnight Special?
Steam classifies Midnight Special as a Indie game, developed by Scared Stupid Inc. Welcome to Midnight Special, a point-and-click survival horror game drenched in 16-bit pixel art and 1980s retro dread. On a thunderous night in 1987 in Maine, you awaken in a labyrinthine manor. You must click, explore, and solve puzzles to escape. Will you go gentle into that good night?
How much does Midnight Special cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Midnight Special at $11.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Midnight Special single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Midnight Special: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Midnight Special on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Midnight Special for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Midnight Special out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 21, 2026.
What platforms is Midnight Special on?
Midnight Special is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Midnight Special single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Midnight Special cost?
Steam lists it at $11.24.
Does Midnight Special have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for Midnight Special.
Who made Midnight Special?
Midnight Special is developed by Scared Stupid Inc and published by Yahaha Games.
Where to get Midnight Special
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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