Scout's Horror (Vertical Slice Demo)

🏕️ Vertical Slice Demo: "Scout's Horror"

A survival horror adventure where badges won't save you — but your wits might.

You’re deep in the wilderness on what was supposed to be a classic Boy Scout camping trip: tents, marshmallows, ghost stories by the fire.

But something out there is listening.

When strange howls echo through the trees and your troop leader vanishes without a trace, it’s clear — you’re not alone. Something is stalking the forest, blending into the shadows, mimicking animals… maybe even people. And it's hunting.

As a young scout, you’ll need every trick in the book — and maybe a few you make up along the way — to survive the night. Scavenge, craft, set traps, and make gut-wrenching choices as you fight to stay one step ahead of the shapeshifting predator. Team up with other scouts… or go it alone. Just don’t trust what you see. Or hear. Or follow.

In this vertical slice demo, we present a focused segment of the full game experience: core mechanics, tone, and proof of concept. Players must earn badges, explore, make and survive.

This demo showcases:

• Core gameplay mechanics: resource gathering, stealth, crafting, and environmental interaction.

• Atmospheric design: stylized visuals, immersive audio, and a haunting forest.

Platform Goals: PC
Engine: Unreal Engine 5

We're building a game that leverages suspense, environmental storytelling, and psychological fear.  The plan is to have this expand into a server game where players will need to work together with their selected badge skills to survive the night. 

If you're looking for an original horror IP that blends folklore, survival mechanics, and a strong emotional hook — we’d love to show you what we’re creating.