Death Code

Death Code is a story-driven escape game about eight people trapped in a deadly contest. Lin Mohuai, a woman who has lost her memory, wakes to find herself caught up in the game with seven other characters. Seven of the eight are murderers on the run, and Lin must uncover the truth behind the contest and her own past.

The escape game

Each person receives a number, but the players do not know one another’s identities. To win, you must eliminate the person whose number is one higher than your own. The stated maximum chance of victory is 50%, and the game lasts four days. You reason, decipher clues, and may cheat or kill as you pursue your target; those closest to you may be the ones you need to eliminate.

Characters and choices

The characters each have secrets and personal stories. The branching narrative offers different routes, with choices leading to different stories and multiple endings. Its plot examines human nature and the idea that people act according to what they believe is right.