IMPORTANT: Alpha Version Notice

Please note that this is an Alpha version of the game. Owl Case is currently in its early stages of development. The content available in this build does not represent the final quality of the game; features, graphics, and gameplay mechanics are subject to change, and new content will be added in future updates. Thank you for testing the game early and supporting its development!

Overview

Owl Case is a first-person survival horror game that plunges you into a tense, claustrophobic nightmare. You play as a female detective trapped inside an empty police station. The building is locked, and a dangerous killer known as The Owl is hunting you down. Your only goal is to find a way out, use your wits, and survive the night.

Gameplay & Features

1. Voice-Activated Detection (Microphone Integration)

The Owl is always listening, not just to your in-game character, but to you. The game actively utilizes your real-world microphone. Every sudden gasp, breath, or terrified scream in your room can be picked up by the killer. To survive, you must maintain absolute composure and remain silent in real life, or risk exposing your exact hiding spot to a relentless predator.

2. Tactical Stealth & Sound Management

In these dark corridors, silence is your ultimate shield. You must carefully manage the noise your character makes. Hide in the shadows, crouch-walk through high-risk zones, and outmaneuver the killer by using the environment to your advantage.

3. Limited Defense & Quick Time Events

You are trapped, but you are not entirely defenseless. While you cannot openly hunt the monster, there are critical, high-tension moments where you can fight back to save your life. Remember: resources are extremely scarce, and direct confrontation is a desperate last resort.

4. Precinct Exploration & Survival Puzzles

The locked police station is a complex puzzle box. To find a way out, you must thoroughly search abandoned offices, dark holding cells, and hidden archives. Every door you unlock brings you closer to freedom, but also forces you deeper into the killer's territory.

Characters

Meet the characters of Owl Case. Please note that more characters will be introduced in future updates as the story unfolds.

Game Modes

At the moment, only one game mode is available for testing: Night Mode. The final release of the game will feature three distinct modes, with two more to be added in future updates: Twilight Mode and Nightmare Mode. Each mode will offer different challenges, and below is a tentative chart showing which characters will appear in each game mode.

Controls

WASD — Move 

 Left Shift — Sprint 

 Ctrl — Crouch 

 Mouse — Look around

RMB (Right Mouse Button) — Zoom camera 

 E — Interact / Pick up items 

 F — Drop item 

 Q / E — Quick Time Events (Used to defend yourself and break free during Owl attacks)

Developer's Note

Hello everyone! I am incredibly excited to finally release this game to the public, even though it is still in Early Access and not a finished product. This project is a labor of love, and I truly hope you enjoy the atmosphere and tension.

Your feedback is absolutely vital to making this game better. If you encounter any bugs, glitches, or have suggestions, please feel free to report them directly to my support email. Thank you for playing and being part of this journey!