Ever wondered how quickly a fun day at the carnival can turn into a nightmare? Just dim the lights and add a few menacing clowns, and you've got yourself a spine-chilling scenario. If you're skeptical, perhaps a visit to The Haunted Carnival—an escape room-style puzzler now available on Android—will convince you otherwise.

In The Haunted Carnival, you find yourself trapped in a hauntingly eerie carnival with one sole mission: to escape. As you navigate through this terrifying world, you'll encounter numerous obstacles, reminiscent of the point-and-click adventure style seen in last week's discussion on Legacy Reawakening. However, unlike traditional point-and-click games, you'll be able to freely explore the fully rendered carnival environment.

The carnival isn't one seamless world; instead, The Haunted Carnival is cleverly divided into five distinct rooms, each containing five unique puzzles. This setup not only promises intrigue but also delivers a generous helping of spookiness. If clowns send shivers down your spine, you might want to think twice before diving into this experience.

**Admit one**

Initially, I was wary upon noticing the use of AI-generated art in the game's icon. However, my skepticism turned into pleasant surprise—and slight confusion—upon discovering that the actual gameplay features beautifully designed, crunchy low-poly environments that are quite visually appealing.

While I haven't had the chance to delve into the puzzles myself, if they're crafted with the same attention to detail as the environment design, then The Haunted Carnival is certainly worth exploring.

Still not convinced that mobile games can deliver genuine scares? Why not test your courage with some of the most terrifying releases featured in our curated list of the top 25 best horror games for iOS and Android?