- Steam pricePrice
- $6.99
- Players
- 2
- Release
- March 10, 2014
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Two players control different members of a five-student group on a single screen, sharing tasks like searching rooms, solving environmental puzzles, and fighting hostile threats that emerge as the mystery unfolds.
About this game
Obscure transforms a seemingly ordinary American high school into the stage for a tense survival horror mystery. When students begin vanishing without explanation from Leafmore High, five teenagers find themselves locked inside overnight, forced to navigate dark hallways and uncover what is hunting them. The premise blends classic horror tropes with cooperative survival mechanics that require players to manage scarce resources and coordinate their actions.
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Gameplay revolves around exploration, environmental puzzle-solving, and combat against creatures lurking in the school. Players search classrooms and corridors for clues, items, and makeshift weapons, while managing limited health supplies and light sources. Each of the five characters offers different strengths, and switching between them lets players adapt to changing threats and obstacles.
The campaign unfolds across a single horrifying night, with escalating danger and revelations that tie the school's secrets together. Split-screen support allows a partner to join locally, sharing the tension as you decide which rooms to investigate, which enemies to confront, and how to ration the tools that might keep everyone alive until dawn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Obscure with a friend locally?
Yes, Obscure supports split-screen co-op on the same screen, so you can play through the campaign with a local partner. You'll both control different characters from the group of five students as you explore the school together.
How many characters are there and can I switch between them?
There are five playable students in total. You can switch between them during gameplay, and each character has different strengths that can help you tackle various challenges throughout the night at Leafmore High.
Is this game more action-focused or puzzle-focused?
Obscure blends both elements-you'll spend time exploring the school, solving environmental puzzles, and managing limited resources like health and light sources, but you'll also face combat against creatures. It leans into classic survival horror tension rather than pure action.
How long does it take to complete the campaign?
The entire story takes place over a single night at the high school. Most players can expect the campaign to last several hours as you uncover the mystery behind the disappearances, though exact length varies based on exploration and difficulty.