RUN TO NOWHERE

About RUN TO NOWHERE

RUN TO NOWHERE is a tiny horror game by corpsepile, made in Unity and offered on itch.io in the browser and for Windows and Mac, free or for what you want to pay. The maker describes it as a minute-long horror silent film about life, perspective and perseverance, under the line: do not run from your misgivings, for the answer lies within.

It looks like an old film: black and white, grainy, with a red theatre curtain and framed title cards in place of a user interface. You start on a park path lined with trees, railings, benches and street lamps, at night.

The game is mostly one action. A title card tells you to alternate A and D to run, and to press quicker to run quicker. What you are running from, and whether running is even the answer, is the point, and there is more than one ending to find.

It takes a minute or two, so it is easy to try between other games. It suits players who like experimental horror that does a lot with one idea and a strong visual style.

How to play RUN TO NOWHERE

1. Start the film in the browser and watch the curtain open.
2. Read the title cards; they tell you what to do.
3. Alternate the A and D keys to run, faster to go faster.
4. Play again and try something different to find the other ending.

Tips

• Think about the opening line, do not run from your misgivings, before you play again.
• If the browser version lags, the maker suggests the Windows or Mac download.
• Keep the sound on; the quiet night carries the tension.

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