The Whistle
A downloadable horrror game for Windows and Linux
The Whistle (El Silbón) is a tense 2D survival horror game that plunges you into darkness to face the terrifying vengeful wanderer of Venezuelan folklore.
The Story You play as Andreas, an off-duty paramedic whose car breaks down late at night. Seeking help, he enters an isolated cabin only to be knocked unconscious. Awakening alone, disoriented, and with a dying flashlight, you discover you are trapped in the domain of El Silbón. Your only goal: escape with your life.
Key Features:
- The Folklore Whistle Paradox: Dynamic 3D audio attenuation challenges your senses in real time. If the legendary whistling sounds distant, the monster is right next to you; if it sounds loud and clear, you are safe for now.
- Light & Shadow Management: Navigate the dense darkness with a volumetric directional flashlight. Beware: your battery drains continuously, and your light will instantly catch El Silbón's attention from across the room.
- Real-Time Puzzles: While El Silbón physically patrols the cabin, you must pick locks, pry barricades, and repair electrical panels through active minigames. The threat never stops.
- Tactical Stealth: Hide inside wardrobes or under tables to lose your pursuer, or scavenge items to throw and stun him. But be careful: there is a 20% chance your attack will trigger a lethal Berserk rush!
- Realistic Inventory: You have a single-slot inventory, meaning you can only carry exactly one active tool at a time. Strategically drop and swap items to plan your escape.
- Dynamic AI: Inspired by Alien: Isolation, a "Director AI" evaluates your tension and guides the monster through the cabin using A* Pathfinding, ensuring an organic and unpredictable hunt.
Developed with [Gale-engine](https://github.com/R3mmurd/Gale.git) by system engineering students Isaac Montes and Francisco Grimaldo (in a week)
| Published | 4 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Authors | fgrim4227, Kiwiezzz |
| Genre | Survival |
| Tags | 2D, Creepy, Folklore, gale, gale-engine, Horror, My First Game Jam |
| AI Disclosure | AI Assisted, Code |
Install instructions
Download the zip, extract the contents and get ready to play




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