Scream Operator: Haunted House Manager Announced

A new indie game, Scream Operator: Haunted House Manager, has been announced by a first-time developer. The game is a management tycoon where players take on the role of running their own haunted house dark ride. What sets it apart is the unique perspective - instead of a traditional god-mode camera, players control the attraction from behind an industrial operator dashboard.

As a player, you'll need to balance various aspects of the haunted house, including scare-score and immersion, queue times and guest flow, safety and ride breakdowns, power grid and oil levels, and shop stock and cash flow. The game promises to start off hands-on, with players gradually unlocking automation, new animatronics, and custom decorations as their haunted house grows.

The developer has emphasized that no generative AI was used in the creation of the game's art, animations, code, or assets. The pixel art and mechanics were created by the developer and a team of artists, with a custom soundtrack composed by a hired musical artist. A gameplay teaser is available on YouTube, showcasing the game's unique features.

Players interested in indie management and tycoon games with a spooky twist can check out the game's Steam page and wishlist it. The developer is also open to feedback and questions, and will be active in the comments.