Survival of the Smartest

Think you’re smart enough to escape a haunted school? In Survival of the Smartest, your wits are your only weapon. This is a short but unique indie game developed by Alexander Mastryukov and ZuhairGhias for the Ludum Dare 41 Jam. It can be played directly in your browser or downloaded for free.

What is Survival of the Smartest?

The game combines two seemingly unrelated genres: horror and trivia. You move through a dark school hallway, facing question boards. Get it right, and you’re safe. Get it wrong… you won’t like the results!

Story & Setting

The primary location is an empty school with the lights out and halls that seem to go on forever. The gloomy illumination and echoing footfall make the room seem menacing. You don't know what's at the end of the corridor, but you do know that giving the incorrect response may make matters worse.

Gameplay & How to Play Survival of the Smartest

- Move: you control the character with the WASD keys and mouse.

- Answer questions: when you reach the board, you will receive a trivia question and must choose the correct answer to continue.

- Pressure: it is not just about answering correctly; the dark lighting and spooky atmosphere can easily cause you to lose focus.

Many players like the uniqueness of the game, but also commented that the light is too dark and the movement speed is a bit slow, making it more difficult to read the questions.

Where can Survival of the Smartest be played?

You can experience the game right on itch io or at https://fnafgame.io as a website that you can access at any time. The web version is free, but for a smoother experience with full effects, download it.

Tips for survival

• Focus on reading the questions carefully.
• Stay calm—don't let the gloomy atmosphere distract you.
• If you want to discover the outcome, attempt to answer incorrectly and observe what occurs.

Play now and overcome all the challenges in Survival of the Smartest.

Survival of the Smartest is a short but very different game, combining the elements of intelligence with a horror atmosphere. If you want an experience that is both mentally challenging and heart-pounding, try it today—it only takes about 10 minutes but is long enough to remember.

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