Don't Stare is a stealth platformer with a strong storytelling element! It explores a very common fear: social interaction. You play as an introverted character, lost in a colorful yet stressful hand-drawn city where everyone is too eager to strike up a conversation.
In Don't Stare, you don't hide from monsters but from overly extroverted people. Overly enthusiastic shopkeepers, noisy strangers, or even screaming babies. Each unwanted encounter drains your social energy, forcing you to move cautiously and strategically.
Eye contact is the most important part of the game. Depending on whether you look at another character directly or not, they will behave in different ways. Sometimes you need to communicate at the right time to clear a path, but other times, avoidance is the key to safely progressing. Knowing when to look and when not to look is the secret to overcoming the levels.
In addition, you can jump, climb, slide, and somersault to overcome the terrain. Choose a safe, slow path or a more adventurous one with the optional parkour system for fast and graceful movement. Interact with the environment to gain an advantage or open up new paths.
Have exciting and intense exploration moments with Don’t Stare!
