Elevator Hitch is a surreal horror game where a 70s office elevator hides disturbing puzzles, branching stories and up to 15 eerie endings.
Elevator Hitch is a short but unforgettable 2.5D horror escape-room visual novel created by indie developer racheldrawsthis. The story begins innocently: two co-workers, Protag and Co-Worker, step into what appears to be a perfectly normal office elevator. But instead of reaching their destinations, the elevator strands them in surreal, liminal floors filled with disturbing puzzles, violent imagery, and unsettling encounters.
HORROR GAMEPLAY THAT BLENDS MYSTERY AND SURVIVAL
Elevator Hitch combines point-and-click exploration with visual novel storytelling. Each floor introduces its own set of challenges: from black voids and impossible rooms to mirrored elevators and grotesque traps. Players must interact carefully with the environment, solve puzzles, and piece together clues to progress. Wrong moves often result in instant game-over scenarios, adding tension to every decision.
The experience is enriched with over 60 collectible CG illustrations, stylish 2D visuals, and surreal “weirdcore” aesthetics reminiscent of The Backrooms. Combined with atmospheric sound effects, the game maintains a constant balance between beauty and terror.
Multiple endings await
One of the standout features of Elevator Hitch is its branching narrative system, offering up to 15 unique endings. Dialogue choices and player actions directly influence the outcome, leading to different fates for Protag and Co-Worker. While some endings are gruesome, others reveal hidden lore or the elusive “true ending.” This heavy replay value encourages players to revisit the game multiple times, exploring new decisions and uncovering secrets with each playthrough.
How to play
- Mouse - Point, click, interact, and progress dialogue.
- Keyboard (limited) - For navigation in select menus.
Tip: Patience and attention to detail are key, many puzzles require careful observation, and hasty choices often lead to deadly endings.
A retro horror gem worth experiencing
Despite some limitations: such as no manual save system and installation hurdles due to its indie origins, Elevator Hitch shines as a distinctive horror experience. With its unsettling blend of liminal spaces, gore, body horror, and surreal puzzles, it stands out as a chilling gem in the indie horror scene.
