Hi everyone!

I’ve always been fascinated by the "behind-the-scenes" tech of the haunt industry, the control panels, the safety sensors, and the chaos of a busy night. I decided to turn that passion into a management game.

Instead of a typical tycoon game, I wanted to focus on the actual **operation** of a dark ride. You sit behind a 2D industrial dashboard and manage:

* **Dispatching & Flow:** Keeping the carts moving without compromising safety zones.
* **Actor/Animatronic Scares:** Balancing the intensity of the scares to keep the "Scare-Score" high.
* **Technical Reliability:** Monitoring power grids and hydraulics (oil levels) so the attraction doesn't E-stop mid-run.
* **Scaling up:** Starting with manual levers and eventually upgrading to full industrial automation and new terrifying rooms.

**Steam Page:**  
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4480080/Scream\_Operator\_Haunted\_House\_Manager/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4480080/Scream_Operator_Haunted_House_Manager/)

I really wanted to capture that tactile feel of an operator’s desk. As people who actually work in or love haunts, I’d love to hear your thoughts: Does this look like something that captures the "vibe" of running a haunt? Are there any specific industry details you’d love to see in a game like this?

Would love to chat in the comments!

I’m a solo dev building a management game that lets you be the Ride Operator of a Haunted Attraction. I tried to make the dashboard as authentic as possible!