Spectral Scream
by STOIC Ent. · 28 Aug, 2024
7 downloads
About the Game
Purgatory stimulates your extreme emotions and challenges the limits of your psyche. The only way to escape is to solve the mysterious puzzle at the center, acquire the core, and deliver it. In this dark, grotesque maze filled with unidentifiable creatures, do you have the courage to move forward without being overwhelmed by fear?
Countless creatures seem intent on trapping you in this space forever. Their presence is ominous and threatening, bringing a suffocating tension with every step you take.
The sharp tension of being alone, the creature's shadows that could engulf you at any moment, the overwhelming fear rising to your throat. The key to overcoming all these fears is your fellow companions.
Share acquired items,
Rescue teammates in crisis,
Exchange crucial information.
Together, everything becomes possible.
Always trust your companions. Even if they might betray you sometimes...
Remember, the only way to escape this space is by solving the mysterious puzzle at the center and acquiring the core. However, as if trying to keep you here, the puzzle pieces are scattered throughout a maze of confusion.
Find and collect items necessary for exploration, and acquire new tools with gold.
Sell unnecessary items to secure more resources.
The right choice will illuminate the path of survival like a light in the darkness!
Creature research is a guide to survival. Observe and record their behavior patterns. This will be the key to overcoming threats and completing your mission, like reading stars in a storm.
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
"Now I'm... too tired to just keep running!"
Are you tired of running away?
Now you can not only 'run' but also 'hide' from the creatures.
Spectral Scream's Creature AI is being completely renewed.
The ones that chased you now see, hear, and judge.
1. Vision System Overhaul
You won't be detected simply for being close anymore!
Creatures now recognize the player's 'line of sight' and 'exposure level'.
Brush past them slightly and they'll be 'suspicious', face them head-on and 'immediate pursuit' follows.
Sneak behind them quietly... they might not notice. (Really.)
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2. Audio System Improvement
The creatures that overreacted to every sound have finally covered their ears a bit.
Now they only react to loud or repetitive sounds.
They react with a delay to door opening/closing sounds or light footsteps.
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3. Stealth Gameplay Available
Now hiding is also a strategy.
Behind pillars, inside cabinets, behind doors... anywhere can be your hiding spot.
New horror where survival is possible without combat, experience it yourself.
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Spectral Scream's new update is coming soon.
This time, not just 'fear' but 'nerve-wracking tension' might overwhelm you.
Experience the upcoming evolution of stealth-based horror for yourself.
"The goal of this update was to move away from simple 'run-away horror'
and create 'observing and hiding horror'."
– Spectral Scream Development Team
Hello, this is Spectral Scream. To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the game's release, we have prepared a special event along with the September 11 update. Please check the details below.
New Map & Creatures
New Map \[THE GHOST STATION – Ghost Station] Added
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/8258e9545ec67adbd82132a1d4187d00cae35579.png"]New Creatures Appear
Death’s Door-Otiumortis [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/2f6d52fa39b0bff1f8f5b224e606349b27ff68cf.png"]Death’s Door (Ostiumortis) – a unique creature that sticks out its hand to attack when the player tries to open the door, then closes it again.
Boss: The Perpetual Attendant, John
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/fc979b8c614433391f1b4dbd6bf991c3d7e51cd3.png"]Appears as the boss of Chapter 1: Ghost Station.
UI Changes
Lobby Creature Poster Updated
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/cc8f1aad54b6dd3343c9dad5c66bb87e03d674f4.jpg"]- Added Perpetual Attendant to Ghost section
- Added Ostiumortis to Undead sectionGuidebook Content Added
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/84fe9a4bfd954b088c68b3925985185d5b9dd43e.png"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/b669ec6db76218450c862f7dfb603f5656f13f13.png"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/749c0f25c31b384e8181404304cf7e3e042a6853.png"]- The Ghost Station / Ostiumortis / Perpetual AttendantLobby and Chapter HUD Updated
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/b0c82797b4f1872bf3d1b4ae7c8701a646a63724.gif"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/497e47b6a1bc06c11ca85351be30b57df1617ed9.png"]- Improved UI readability and intuitiveness for a better gameplay experienceChapter Shop UI Redesign
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/40ab3bd77a13192183d1c29266251f1fb3d30a17.png"]- Improved item price display and layout
New Collectible Items
The Last Squad Chris Figure
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/3fcde5c5be5dd2aa12c449a0f66dcded6a1afdf7.gif"]APES Warfare Ceazer Figure
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Other Fixes
Improved Chapter Entry Loading Speed
Enhanced Network Stability
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the guidebook would not open immediately after entering a chapter
Fixed occasional floor clipping after entering a chapter
Fixed an issue where maps, NPCs, and doors would not spawn after entering a chapter
Fixed an issue where ally status (downed, dead, alive) was not synchronized in the HUD
Miscellaneous minor bug fixes
1st Anniversary Special Discount
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Get 《Spectral Scream》 at 50% Off!
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We sincerely thank all players who have been with us over the past year.
Take this opportunity to enjoy Spectral Scream with your friends!
With regular updates and your feedback, we will continue to improve and make Spectral Scream more fun and polished.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the official Discord and Steam community.
Hello, this is your guide from Purgatory.
In this update preview, we’d like to share details about the new map \[THE GHOST STATION] and the beings that await you there.
New Map: \[THE GHOST STATION]
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At the end of your endless journey of atonement, the gates of the hidden Ghost Station deep within Purgatory have opened.
Of course, it comes with a one-way ticket just for you.
This is the final stop: The Ghost Station.
The doors… will not open.
This station is divided into two areas by a single rail line.
The rail cannot be crossed easily—it only opens at special moments.
Miss that chance, and you may be trapped here forever.
Survival Rules of the Ghost Station
Tickets
· Old, worn tickets are scattered around the station.
· But are they just scraps of paper… or the key to survival?
The Train’s Arrival
· Sounds and flashes of light will guide you.
· Fail to seize the moment, and it may never return.
Secrets of the Safe
· Inside the train lies a mysterious safe.
· Unlocking it may open a fleeting path to escape.
· But true freedom? That remains uncertain.
New Creatures
Common Creature: Door of Death – Ostiumortis
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/2f6d52fa39b0bff1f8f5b224e606349b27ff68cf.png"]A door at the end of the corridor…
Will it lead to freedom, or straight into death?
The answer reveals itself the moment you turn the handle.
Boss: The Perpetual Attendant, John
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/fc979b8c614433391f1b4dbd6bf991c3d7e51cd3.png"]A station attendant cursed to wander the final stop, never letting a passenger escape.
If he seizes you, you may never break free on your own.
But with your allies… hope remains.
UI Updates
The UI of Spectral Scream has been further refined.
This overhaul isn’t just about convenience—it’s designed to help players grasp the game more intuitively.
Help Menu Improvements
Before[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/dd26f03f8620873ea5b4c73d1f94b92c1821bbfe.jpg"]
After
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/794fb5cef5cffee3b7f43f7d1ba6d16561f80d8c.png"]· All essential information can now be accessed in one place.
· HP is displayed as a gauge instead of %, making it easier to read at a glance.
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/929c0d129d176c8bb4f1dfcbf7ddd220f25c7598.png"]· Toggle show/hide functions keep the screen clean when needed.
Shop UI Overhaul
Before
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/d643dae7d6b425924b7cf47416ca21ad5be8719a.png"]
After
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44892400/820c2ea59722db8676bc71461312efd74891c7f2.png"]· Item prices are now clearly displayed.
· All items fit neatly on a single page, no scrolling required.
Other Changes
· Minor bug fixes
· General game stabilization
Future Plans
· Each stage will be given stronger conceptual identity for richer gameplay.
· Co-op mechanics and horror elements will be further enhanced.
Feedback & Community
· Share your thoughts on our official Discord and Steam Community Hub.
· Feedback on map gimmick difficulty and boss fight balance will be especially important for the next patch.
Don’t miss the train.
At least… not in this lifetime.
Your ever-kind Guide from Purgatory.
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v1.0.9
Uploaded Nov 25, 2024
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SpectralScream.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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2.9 GB
v1.0.9
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