The Curse 404

The Curse 404 is a psychological horror puzzle game set in a mysterious house caught in a repeating time loop. You explore dark rooms, solve puzzles and avoid a supernatural presence as you uncover the truth behind a tragedy in the house. The environment resets each time you awaken, but the clues you find remain.

The house and its loops

The game has multiple interconnected loops that unlock new areas and mechanics. Each loop builds on what you discovered in the previous ones, gradually revealing the mystery through gameplay.

Puzzles and clues

You solve jigsaw, number-lock and code-based, memory-matching, musical-sequence, pathfinding and electrical-circuit puzzles. An in-game journal automatically tracks clues and progress to help guide you through each loop.

Stealth and survival

A hostile supernatural presence actively hunts you, so you use stealth and exploration to avoid danger. Loud puzzle interactions can attract it, leading to chase moments and stealth escapes. A proximity warning system signals nearby danger, while your flashlight’s battery and a limited-power system require careful management.

Building tension

The game uses dark, atmospheric environments and makes sound and player decisions part of the danger. As you progress through the loops, the experience becomes more intense and emotional, leading to its conclusion.