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Callmerat · Published by Callmerat Games
Mostly Positive — 71% positive (28 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
"Cryptic Route" begins with the protagonist driving through a rainy night forest. Relying on navigation, each choice influences the outcome of the journey. The multiple ending system offers various results, immersing players into a tale of mystery and horror.
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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £10.99 · Highest: £10.996 Oct 2026
Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Drive through a dark, rain-soaked forest in Cryptic Route, an indie adventure from Callmerat. Each navigation decision shapes your journey, leading to diverse outcomes and uncovering hidden narratives.
About this game
In "Cryptic Route," you start as the protagonist driving through a dark night, surrounded by the ambiance of rain.
With no clear understanding of why, you find yourself in this situation.
Throughout the journey, only a shovel and a cellphone are left on the passenger seat, offering no clues about the unfolding events or the mission at hand.
As you progress along the road, the eerie combination of the dark night, the sound of rain, and the protagonist's own breathing immerse you into unsettling situations.
These atmospheric elements set the stage for significant choices that determine the outcome of your journey.
The game's multiple ending system ensures that every decision you make leads to consequences, branching out into various outcomes.
This game plunges you into the atmosphere of a dark night accompanied by the sound of rain, challenging you to decipher the secrets hidden within the forest alongside the protagonist amidst a palpable sense of suspense.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2000 Series(1.6 GHz) or better
- Memory: 200 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card
Supported Languages
English, German, Korean
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update Note v1.4.4.1
Thank you very much for playing. We have some updates for you. The car's default speed has slightly increased. If you pick up fuel and don't get in the car, the speed will decrease after a while no matter where you go. If you don't clear the stones and get in the car, your speed will slow down wherever you go shortly after. We will always strive to provide a better gaming experience. Please continue to give us your feedback! Thank you.Read full article on Community Announcements (Callmerat)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Note v1.4.4
Thank you very much for playing. We have some updates for you. After acquiring oil, if the player continues to run past the car, they will get tired and slow down. If you clear all the games, you can select the play section. We will always strive to provide a better gaming experience. Please continue to give us your feedback! Thank you.Read full article on Community Announcements (Callmerat)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Note v1.4.3.1
Thank you very much for playing. We have some updates for you. We have reduced the speed of the ghost chasing after you refuel your car at the gas station. The ghost will appear later when you leave the road. Slowed down the ghost during the reverse event.Slowed down the ghost during the reverse event. We will always strive to provide a better gaming experience. Please continue to give us your feedback! Thank you.Read full article on Community Announcements (Callmerat)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Note v1.4.3
Hello, this is Callmerat Games. We would like to inform you that the tunnel event and reverse event have been running smoothly since version v1.4.2. If you encounter the same issue, please let us know. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We would like to express our gratitude to all those who have patiently waited by adding three horror events starting from the gas station chase. Other Updates Fixed an issue where the game would not proceed to the next event after a game over following the reverse event. Added ghost footsteps sound when pressing the bridge switch. We will always strive to provide a better gaming experience. Please continue to give us your feedback! Thank you.Read full article on Community Announcements (Callmerat)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Note v1.4.2
Thank you very much for playing. Here are the update details: Tunnel Event Reduced the speed of the ghost during the tunnel chase. Enabled access to the main menu during the tunnel event. Changed the ghost spawn location after clearing the rocks and getting into the car. If the player exits the tunnel without a car, they will get tired and their speed will slow down. Reversing Event Death occurs if you avoid the ghost and move forward during the reversing event. Reduced the speed of the ghost during the reversing event. Miscellaneous Replaced player movement code. Reduced player running speed. Leaving the road is prohibited. Death occurs if the car flips over. Fixed viewpoint within the car. Adjusted for closer ghost pursuit. Made the screen shake upon death in the car. We sincerely thank those who provided feedback. We always strive to create a better gaming experience. Please continue to provide feedback!Read full article on Community Announcements (Callmerat)
