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Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown

2026 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Puzzle · Indie

About this game

Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown is a dark horror FMV game centered on a high-tension hostage crisis. The narrative centers around a bomber who has trapped several hostages in a deadly scenario. The player must solve a series of word scramble puzzles connected to a timed explosive device. Gameplay emphasizes psychological tension and problem-solving under pressure, as players attempt to decipher clues and prevent the bomb from detonating before time runs out.

Screenshots

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Game facts

Release date

Mar 15, 2026

Developer

Rescue the Hostages

Publisher

Rescue the Hostages

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Puzzle, Indie

Themes

Horror

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

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Game data and artwork via IGDB.

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