Haunted Jail: Alcatas

This is basically a walking 2D simulator with creepy monsters, you can't defend yourself other than find clues as to what is going on in the prison block. now the monsters can kill you. but you can't kill them, all you can do is run away. If you can at least defend yourself than this game would be good. Its not a bad game, and I like the music in the background. but if you can't do anything other than find clues, walk around and not able to defend yourself than its not fun to play. though it says you can hit enter for action. but it didn't seem to work. Others might enjoy it, but I got quite bored after awhile.

I don't know if I'd say this is worth $1... but I got some entertainment and easy achievements to 100% so I'm happy. I recommend this on 50% off sale.

Haunted Jail: Alcatas is a 2D top down retro pixel stealth/puzzle game where you wander around a jail that doesn't have much in the way of lighting (not a great idea) to discover it's haunted. Run away from the ghosts and solve the simple switch flicking puzzles. The implementation here is garbage. They chose to use obsolete retro pixel "art" as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics. It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget or talent, regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result. Resolution and controls are locked. These flaws push this game far below minimum acceptable standards for PC.

Haunted Jail: Alcatas developed and published by Anamik Majumdar is a short atmospheric horror adventure that places players inside a mysterious and allegedly haunted prison complex. Designed as a small indie project, the game focuses on exploration, paranormal encounters, and building tension through eerie environments rather than fast-paced action or complicated mechanics. While its scale is modest, the game attempts to capture the unsettling experience of investigating a cursed location filled with tragic history and supernatural disturbances. The story takes place on Alcatas Island, home to an infamous prison facility that once served as both a military installation and later a high-security correctional institution. Over the decades, the prison gained a reputation for brutality, suffering, and unexplained incidents. According to the lore presented in the game, many prisoners died under harsh conditions, and rumors began circulating that their restless spirits never left the prison grounds. Eventually, large sections of the prison were shut down after staff reported hearing voices in empty corridors and witnessing strange apparitions. These stories turned the abandoned prison …

I like this developer and this genre. This seem to be one of his first in this genre. If you have played other games from this Dev, then this suck! Tip: 90% of time go up or down, don't bother right-left. Easy Achievements, 100% / 45min.