The Scariest Escape the Crate Games to Play—If You Dare!

The Scariest Escape the Crate Games to Play—If You Dare!

Looking for spine-tingling thrills, eerie puzzles, and mysteries that will haunt you long after the last envelope is opened? These Escape the Crate adventures deliver heart-pounding fun for horror fans, mystery lovers, and thrill-seekers alike. Here’s our lineup of the scariest games in the collection—plus a few with creepy twists that might surprise you.

 

🧟 Escape the Zombies

Stop the Outbreak Before It’s Too Late!

On a previous mission, you inadvertently allowed a computer virus to fall into the hands of the evil Mr. X. This virus enabled the Y2K bug to actually occur in the year 2000, and the consequences rippled across the timeline.  The dead began to rise and rule over the fallen cities, and one bite from one of these creatures would turn you into a zombie yourself. It is up to you to repair the damage done to the timeline in whatever way you can.

Choose between two paths or take on both! The choice is yours:

  • Family-friendly: find a lab in the heart of New York that may hold the key to developing an antidote.

  • A Darker Mission: where you’ll be running through the streets of zombie-infested New York.

Who Will Love This Game:

Perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, pandemic thrillers, or players who like an adrenaline rush with flexible difficulty.

Scare Rating: 👻👻

 

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🔪 Escape the 80's Slasher

A Masked Killer is on the Loose!

Step into a nightmare out of a straight-to-VHS movie! An unstoppable masked killer stalks you through a summer camp, and only your puzzle-solving skills can save you. Every puzzle cracked gets you one step closer to survival.

On October 31st, 1987, a series of terrifying events hit the Killdeer Creek Campgrounds. It was the last night of the haunted trail and fall festival, and many local teens volunteered to run the games, serve the food, and dress as monsters to terrorize the trail for charity. 

Shortly after closing, however, an intruder broke into the costume tent, stealing several masks and costumes. They then swept by the festival booths, taking knives and other sharp weapons. This slasher had his eyes set on the teens that ran the event and he began to stalk them, butchering them in cold blood. We are sending you back in time to see if you can figure out what went on, to save as many victims as you can, and to see if you can take out the slasher. 

Who Will Love This Game:

Horror movie buffs, fans of classic slasher films, and anyone who grew up with (or secretly loves) 80s nostalgia.

This game is the scariest and goriest game we have ever produced, and it is not suggested for those who might be sensitive to violence or bloody games. This box is produced for those fans who want a horror game without the family-friendly elements that are usually present in our horror game boxes from the subscription. 

Scare Rating: 👻👻👻

Coming Soon!

This game is a PREMIUM RELEASE. This box is NOT available in the Subscription and is only being produced in limited quantities, and we expect it to sell out quickly.

 

👻 Escape: Ghost Hunt

A Paranormal Investigation Awaits...

Ghostly figures, flickering lights, and sinister whispers… are they tricks of the mind, or something more? Solve paranormal puzzles, investigate cursed relics, and uncover the truth about restless spirits haunting a creaky old house.

There are two missions you can undertake:

  • The First Mission: A chilling, but more family-friendly trip into the house to solve the mystery of what happened to the previous owners, based on some help from beyond.  The spirits of the family will do all they can to provide you with the evidence, but it will be up to you to figure out what really happened on that dreadful night. 
  • The Second Mission: Not for the faint of heart.  The home was turned into a funeral parlor in the 70’s and it seems some of the spirits wished to linger inside. 

Who Will Love This Game:

Ghost story enthusiasts, paranormal podcast listeners, and anyone who loves a spooky séance atmosphere.

Scare Rating: 👻👻

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🧹 Escape the Witch Trials

It's a Hunt, A Witch Hunt in Salem!

Travel back to 1692, where suspicion is enough to get you burned. This double adventure includes:

  • A Family-friendly Investigation: Rumors have circulated that a witch was sighted in town, but you suspect someone is pretending to be a witch, and it is up to you to solve the crime. Costumes, candy, and jack-o-lanterns fill this MERRY game that will put you in the Halloween spirit.

  • The Witch Hunt: We are sending you back in time to 1692 to defend a young woman accused of being a witch, who is up for execution. Gather evidence to prove her innocence and come face-to-face with a real witch in your midst. This game is darker and more PG-13, with magic, spells, colonial punishments, and even some jump scares.

Who Will Love This Game:

History buffs, fans of Salem lore, and players who enjoy tense, story-driven mysteries.


Scare Rating: 👻

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🎩 Escape the Ripper

Catch the Ripper Before He Finds You!

London, 1888. The streets are dark, the fog is heavy, and Jack the Ripper is on the prowl. Piece together the clues, follow the evidence, and stay one step ahead—or risk becoming the next victim.

  • More Family-Friendly Game: In the first, you are to explore the elegant homes of one of the top Ripper suspects. It is up to you to confirm his identity, uncover hidden passages, and discover his role in this classic escape adventure.
  • A Darker Adventure: Pursue the Ripper down the dark alleys of London in a near-futile attempt to stop him from brutally murdering his final victims.

Who Will Love This Game:

True crime fans, mystery solvers, and anyone fascinated by Victorian London’s dark history.


Scare Rating: 👻👻

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🎡 Escape the World’s Fair Killer

Dare to Enter the Hotel of H.H. Holmes

In the shadow of the Chicago World’s Fair, sinister murders unfold at the hands of H. H. Holmes. Step inside his notorious “Murder Castle” filled with booby-trapped rooms, deadly puzzles, and unsettling secrets.

  • Your First Mission: Returning to 1893, you will explore the World's Fair, taking in the sights, including the Ferris Wheel, Cracker Jacks, and many other iconic inventions as you search out a misplaced object in time.
  • In the Second Mission: Check into the hotel of H.H. Holmes to investigate. However, will you be able to figure out his traps and avoid becoming his next victim? The clock is ticking for you to escape this potential torture chamber! 

Who Will Love This Game:

True crime enthusiasts, players who like dark historical stories, and fans of documentaries about real-life horror.


Scare Rating: 👻👻

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🧛 Escape: Night of the Vampire

Beware: The Creatures of the Night

Step into gothic castles, winding corridors, and moonlit crypts as you attempt to outwit a vampire before midnight strikes. Solve puzzles with a gothic horror twist and avoid becoming prey.

There are 2 Chapters in this game:

  • The First: A spooky, family-friendly adventure through the crypts and halls of the castle.
  • The Second: A more PG-13 escape from the creatures you have disturbed from their slumber.

Who Will Love This Game:

Lovers of classic monster movies, gothic literature, and anything vampire-themed.


Scare Rating: 👻👻

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🛸 Escape: The Roswell Incident

The Truth is Closer than You Think

UFO sightings, government cover-ups, and an alien crash landing in 1947 New Mexico… you’re caught in the middle of it all. Decode alien symbols, sneak into military bases, and uncover the secrets hidden in Roswell.

You will get 2 separate game experiences in this crate! 

  • Chapter 1: We have a family-friendly, but eerie examination of the crash site.
  • Chapter 2: A more intense mission, as you get closer to the aliens on board! Let’s just hope that they came in peace…

Who Will Love This Game:

Sci-fi fans, conspiracy theory junkies, and anyone who believes we’re not alone.


Scare Rating: 👻

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🦇 Escape the Mothman

Don't Look into the Eyes of the Beast

The year is 1967, and strange sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, are causing panic. From eerie radio signals to abandoned cabins, something is stalking you in the shadows. Will you uncover the truth—or vanish into the legend?

Who Will Love This Game:

Fans of cryptids, urban legends, and supernatural mysteries.

Scare Rating: 👻

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👾 Bonus: Other Adventures With Creepy Twists


🍀 Escape: Legends of Ireland

Eerie Folklore & Sinister Myths 

Between eerie folklore, haunting landscapes, and puzzling riddles, this journey through Irish legends has its fair share of chills.

There a 2 separate games inside: 

  • A Family-friendly Adventure: In the first game, travel to the Emerald Isle and accept the invitation of the fairies to enter their realm. You might come face to face with a Leprechaun and get a chance to chase after his loot… or you might encounter the Púca, a shape-shifting troublemaker. Meet all of their challenges to bring home some of the ancient knowledge of Ireland.
  • A Darker Undertaking: In the other game, however, you will face the old country at night. A local family has been seeing omens of death… from the headless horseman known as the Dullahan to the piercing wails of the Banshee. It is up to you to face the darker legends to see if you can break the curse on that family… but beware that it doesn’t spread to you. 

Who Will Love This Game:

Fans of mythology, folklore, and eerie tales with a magical edge.


Scare Rating: 👻

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🎃 Escape: Farmyard Frights 

Not Your Average Night on the Farm

It looks like a simple country fair—until the animals start acting strange and shadows linger where they shouldn’t. Quirky, spooky, and full of twists, this one blends humor with eerie fun.

It's time for some spooky fun! A local farmer always invites monsters from around the globe to his farm each Halloween night for a Halloween Hoedown!  

Each mythical creature is responsible for part of the arrangements - The vampires carve the most intricate pumpkin designs with their fangs, the witches concoct new and delightful potions and treats, and the werewolf band plays the greatest hits by the light of the moon.  However, this year… nothing is going right.

A baby Bigfoot has lost his family and needs help seeking them out, the lake monster is stuck at the bottom of a well, the aliens can’t figure out the crop circle landing pad in the cornfield, someone has stolen all of the scarecrow’s clothes, and the Chupacabra accidentally let all of the farmyard animals loose while looking for a snack.  Even worse, the neighbors seem to have figured out that there are monsters next door and they might need to be scared away.

This game is a family-friendly adventure, which is perfect for playing along with your kids this fall!

Who Will Love This Game:

Players who enjoy lighter scares, families who want spooky fun, and anyone who likes horror with a touch of the absurd.


Scare Rating: 👻

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Why These Games Are Frightfully Fun

  • Diverse Styles of Horror: From classic slashers to true crime, from cryptids to vampires.

  • Story-Driven Mystery: Every puzzle deepens the atmosphere and pulls you into the story.

  • Replayable & Varied: Some games feature multiple storylines or difficulty settings for added chills.

 



Dare to Play Them All?

Whether you’re tracking down killers in foggy London, braving a cabin in the woods, or facing an alien encounter, these games will test your nerves and your wits.

Just remember: sometimes the scariest thing in the game… is running out of time!

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