Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown
Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown is a live-action FMV thriller where every second counts. Solve a series of timed word scrambles to disarm a ticking bomb and rescue hostages before time runs out. Your speed, accuracy, and nerve will determine the outcome.
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About This Game
Rescue the Hostages: Cryptic Countdown is a casual/indie game designed for single-player, developed by rescuethehostages.com and released in 2026. With an estimated 3,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 100.0/100 — a exceptional reception overall. Players commonly describe it as FMV, Casual, Dark, Psychological Horror and Indie.
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10.0/10
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Game Information
Release Date
March 15, 2026
Developer
rescuethehostages.com
Publisher
rescuethehostages.com
Platforms
Windows
Price
$4.99
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 or newer
- Processor: 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU (dual-core or better)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated GPU capable of hardware-accelerated video playback
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any Windows-compatible sound device
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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