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Hijinx, Inc. · Published by Hijinx, Inc.
Content notice: The game contains semi-realistic violent scenes, including NPCs being attacked or killed. Violence is an integral part of the gameplay and story, presented in a tense, horror-focused context.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A first-person body-cam horror game where reviewing your own recordings is the key to progression and uncovering a haunting truth.
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Explore eerie corridors and uncover haunting truths by reviewing your own recordings in The Red Window. An indie adventure from Hijinx, Inc., this first-person horror experience challenges you to piece together a terrifying past one glance at a time.
About this game
Step into the shoes of Calvin Merrick, a film student drawn to an abandoned house on the outskirts of Millhaven long shrouded in a chilling urban legend. What begins as a simple documentary project quickly spirals into a descent of first-person narrative driven psychological horror. Blending found-footage realism, tense exploration, and immersive, slow burn terror. Uncover dark truths buried in cosmic horror as you face a journey of personal nightmares, reminiscent of Blair Witch, Outlast, and Layers of Fear.
Your body cam is your lifeline. Review your previously recorded footage to uncover hidden paths, spot environmental clues, and reveal details you might have missed in the moment. Every frame could mean the difference between life and death when solving puzzles.
Every encounter tests your instincts. Deranged figures roam Dry Acres that will chase you on sight, forcing you run, hide, or dash for survival. One wrong turn can mean death. Use your environment to break line of sight, evade pursuit, and stay one step ahead.
As Calvin delves deeper, his perception begins to blur. The line between reality and imagination starts to dissolve, twisting the familiar into something deeply unsettling. The deeper he goes, the more his sanity and the truth hang by a thread.
Immersive body cam perspective for a grounded, realistic horror experience
Run, hide, and survive encounters with unpredictable enemies
Review your footage to uncover hidden paths, environmental clues, and details you might have missed
Liminal level design with story rich lore
Psychological and surreal puzzles that twist perception and memory
Atmospheric sound design and dynamic lighting that heighten tension
A slow burn psychological horror narrative grounded in found-footage realism
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 560 (2–4 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Ti / AMD RX 5700 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
The Red Window Demo Update v0.8
Update 0.8 — Demo Overhaul & Presentation UpdateThis update focuses on improving immersion, reducing UI friction, and refining the overall presentation of The Red Window based on player feedback and internal testing. Major Features & Improvements New Sense-Based Waypoint SystemA new optional Sense-driven item guidance system has been introduced to reduce UI clutter and improve immersion.Objective waypoints now appear through the Sense mechanic instead of persistent UI overlaysDesigned to reduce “noisy UI” and keep the screen more immersive and atmosphericPlayers can now choose when to receive guidance instead of having constant indicators Item Marker Toggle SettingAdded a new accessibility/gameplay option:Enable / Disable Item MarkersAllows players to fully customize how much guidance they wantSupports both:Casual playthroughs with visual assistanceMinimal UI / hardcore immersion playstyles Body Cam Presentation OverhaulThe game’s visual presentation has been updated with a new body cam aesthetic pass.Improved camera feel and immersionMore grounded, observational visual styleUpdated cinematic presentation across key sequencesOverall tone better aligned with the horror and surveillance themes of the game Auto-Save System OverhaulThe save system has been redesigned for simplicity and reliability.The previous manual save / auto-save hybrid system has been replaced with a pure auto-save gameplay systemProgress is now automatically saved at key gameplay and progression pointsImproved consistency across level transitions, interactions, and cinematic sequencesReduced risk of lost progress and removed the need for manual saving Interaction & Item Handling ImprovementsTo improve interaction consistency:Smaller interactable items now use larger interaction volumesThis reduces frustration when aiming at objects in first-personSmoother pickup and interaction flow overall Bug FixesFixed issue where music box crank interaction could remain active incorrectlyCollision now pro...Read full article on Community Announcements (hijinx)Patch NotesOfficial
The Red Window Update 0.6
The Red Window — Update 0.6This update focuses heavily on reducing gameplay friction and improving progression clarity throughout the demo.ChangesImproved event triggering to ensure important moments occur reliably without requiring precise player positioning or interaction timing.Added and refined forced-look event sequences to better direct player attention during critical moments.Adjusted progression flow so key objectives and interactable objects are easier to notice.Fixed several cases where players could become confused or miss required progression triggers.Improved overall pacing and consistency of scripted events throughout the demo.Thank you to everyone who played the demo and shared feedback.Read full article on Community Announcements (hijinx)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update v0.4
This update adds new gameplay mechanics, improves player control options, and refines overall stability based on feedback.New Gameplay FeaturesFlashlight Beam Mechanic A new defensive flashlight ability has been added that allows players to briefly stall enemies during encounters. This adds an additional layer of interaction during stealth situations and improves survivability under pressure. The flashlight ability cooldown is illustrated at the top of the screen with a bar that fills up from the center.Quality of Life ImprovementsScreen Mode Settings Added Players can now switch between Windowed, Borderless Windowed, and Fullscreen modes directly from the settings menu, without needing Alt+Enter.Laptop Hint Toggle A new setting allows players to disable in-game laptop hints for a more challenging and minimal guidance experience.Subtitles Toggle Added Subtitles can now be enabled or disabled during gameplay, allowing for either guided narrative support or a fully immersive no-text experience.Note: Subtitles currently apply to gameplay closed captions only. Support for intro sequences will be added in a future update.When both Subtitles and Protagonist Voice are disabled, some optional environmental interactions and narration features will also be reduced. This includes certain contextual object prompts, character commentary, and note read-aloud functionality.For the full intended experience, we recommend keeping at least one of these options enabled. These systems will be further refined in a future update to better reflect player settings in all prompts.Gamepad Scrolling (Settings Menu)Players can now reliably scroll through settings menu using controller D-Pad. Gameplay & System ImprovementsStealth System UpdateThe enemy encounter system now uses a 3-hit interaction model, making stealth sections more forgiving and improving overall pacing during chases and hiding sequences.Enemy AI During PausePlayer can now pause while the enemy is patrolling without worrying ab...Read full article on Community Announcements (hijinx)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Patch v0.1 – Stability & Gameplay Improvements
Demo Update – Patch Notes Quality of Life ImprovementsEnhanced Footage Review SystemAdded contextual dialogue hints during footage playbackFootage now auto-pauses at key clue momentsNew interactive mouse reveal mechanic for discovering important detailsAdditional dialogue plays upon discovery to clarify contextImproved Progression ClarityAdded a subtle visual pulse effect to breakable planks to improve discoverabilityNew “look-at” behavior helps guide player attention during explorationSettings Menu OverhaulRedesigned settings menu with horizontal tabbed navigation (Video, Gameplay, Audio)Cleaner layout with improved readability and organizationUpdated in-game pause menu to match new settings structureResolution & Display ImprovementsGame now saves and restores your selected resolution on startupImproved consistency across different screen sizes and display modes Bug Fixes & System ImprovementsKeypad & Digital Padlock ReworkReplaced UI-based input with direct world interaction for improved reliabilityFixed issues with inconsistent button input and interaction responsivenessLaptop Interface ImprovementsReworked UI layout to improve accuracy across different resolutions and display modesAdjusted interface structure to better align mouse input with on-screen elementsUI Stability ImprovementsAddressed reports of off-center or inconsistent mouse interactions in certain setupsWhile some issues (such as laptop playback controls being offset in windowed mode or offset buttons in the settings menu on different resolutions) could not be consistently reproduced, underlying UI systems were updated to improve stability across a wider range of configurationsUI Scaling & DPI AdjustmentsStandardized UI scaling behavior for more consistent interaction across resolutionsFor best results, it is recommended to set Windows display scaling (DPI) to 100% or play on Fullscreen mode, continuing testing of these reported issues will be done.General Stability ImprovementsImproved interaction ...Read full article on Community Announcements (hijinx)AnnouncementsOfficial
DEMO Coming Soon!
I am hard at work finishing this vertical slice for players to enjoy, you'll get a taste of the narrative and a solid 30 minutes of first person found footage gameplay and puzzle solving! The demo is coming soon, and it will be an early chance to experience the unsettling exploration and gameplay in The Red Window. Thank you to anyone who has wish listed so far, I am excited to deliver a quality horror experience to the indie horror community.Read full article on Community Announcements (hijinx)
