In Smiles in the Dark, you play as Emily Carter, a young student with dreams of becoming a crime investigative journalist. When several people mysteriously vanish in a small town in rural Texas, Emily follows the clues to an abandoned circus — Hollow Grin.
What begins as a simple investigation quickly turns into a fight for survival. The circus is cursed, haunted by killer clowns who lurk in the shadows, waiting for their next victim. With only the weapons she can find scattered around the area, Emily must survive the night and uncover the dark truth behind the laughter.
Game Features:
- Low poly visual style with a dark, moody atmosphere.
- Killer clowns that stalk you throughout the circus.
- Combat and survival mechanics — find weapons and fight to stay alive.
- Tense horror experience, enhanced by dynamic lighting and eerie sound design.
- In development — new mechanics, enemies, and investigation elements will be added in future updates.
Smiles in the Dark is a low poly horror survival experience where laughter turns to terror — and the show has just begun.
The circus has reopened… and it’s waiting for you.
Controls:
- WASD — Move
- Shift — Run
- Mouse Right Button — Aim / Defend
- Mouse Left Button — Shoot
- E — Collect items
- Q — Roll / Dodge
- C — Crouch
- I — Open inventory
Game link - https://rodrigobarreto.itch.io/smiles-in-the-dark