Midnight Special Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Midnight Special is tagged as Indie. It is published by Scared Stupid Inc and released on 21 May, 2026. PureGameStats tracks Midnight Special's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Midnight Special currently has 2 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 10 concurrent players on 23 May 2026. Current activity is 80% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 3,380 Steam units sold. It currently ranks #1,805 year to date on our top sellers list. Steam reviews are 75% positive across 169 responses. Platforms: Windows.

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Midnight Special Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

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
Scared Stupid Inc
Publisher
Scared Stupid Inc
Platforms
Windows
Release Date
21 May, 2026
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
3,380
PGS estimate
Top-Selling Rank
#1805
#1805 YTD
Current Players
2
Live Steam data Peak 10
Current Steam Price
$14.99
Store data Standard Edition
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Developer: Scared Stupid Inc
Publisher: Scared Stupid Inc
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 21 May, 2026
Est. sales: 3,380
Top-selling rank: #1805 YTD
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $14.99 0%

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$9.99
Steam Launch Price
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$14.99
Steam Current Price
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$9.99
Steam Lowest Price
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$9.99
Lowest Recorded
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$14.99
Current Lowest Price
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Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 27 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 20.95
BR
R$48,49
CA
C$ 17.99
CH
CHF 13.49
CL
CLP$8.549
CN
ยฅ46.00
DE
14,59โ‚ฌ
GB
ยฃ12.75
HK
HK$ 87.00
ID
Rp 134 999
IN
โ‚น719.00
JP
ยฅ1,800
KR
โ‚ฉ 16,000
MX
Mex$ 188.99
MY
RM36.75
NO
160,00 kr
NZ
NZ$ 21.49
PH
โ‚ฑ475.00
PL
62,99 zล‚
RU
480 ั€ัƒะฑ
SG
S$16.25
TH
เธฟ295.00
TR
$8.55
TW
NT$ 268.00
US
$14.99
VN
214.000โ‚ซ
ZA
R 149.99

Newest snapshot: 09 Sept 2026.

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Midnight Special Steam Reviews

Total reviews 169 Positive 126 Negative 43 Positive % 74.6%Rating Mostly Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
clock towerhorrortowerfun laughingfrustration yeahprogress beautifullystranger bestexcellent subtlegorgeous creepyfrustrating retrobetter brokeboydrest incrediblebetter indiesfocus excellent
Reviewers criticise
necklaceclockmouse holeflat lyingfireplacecontent buggydoorcobwebsknockingchildrens roomlooks clockinventorygiving unfinishedsomething childrensfrustration forward

What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 50 recent English reviews (ingested 27 Aug 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Indie game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
Not enough mentions
-
Gameplay
10
15
25
Story
19
27
Graphics
29
34
Audio
13
20
Controls
15
19
Bugs
16
24
Value
16
24
Multiplayer
Not enough mentions
-
Replay value
Not enough mentions
-
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run Midnight Special.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people are playing Midnight Special right now?

Midnight Special has 2 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Midnight Special?

Midnight Special reached an all-time peak of 10 concurrent players on 23 May 2026.

How many copies has Midnight Special sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Midnight Special has sold approximately 3,380 copies on Steam, with low confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Midnight Special rated on Steam?

Midnight Special has 169 Steam reviews with a 74.6% positive rating (Mostly Positive).

What is the current price of Midnight Special?

Midnight Special is priced at $9.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Midnight Special released?

Midnight Special was released on 21 May, 2026. It was developed by Scared Stupid Inc.

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