Chasing Static

About

Chasing Static is a first-person horror adventure set during a storm in rural Wales. You play as Chris Selwood taking shelter in a lonely cafe before a waitress's cries pull you into the woods. The story revolves around a government experiment that froze time, leaving players to piece together fragmented clues through eerie environments. Gameplay focuses on audio cues and environmental storytelling with minimal combat or puzzles. The game stands out for its minimalist approach to tension building. Players navigate non-linear spaces while listening to distorted recordings and environmental sounds that hint at the cafe's dark past. Though under 5 hours long, it maintains a steady atmosphere of unease. Available on multiple platforms including Switch and PS5, it appeals to fans of slow-burn narratives over action-driven horror. Community feedback notes the effective use of silence and sudden audio jolts to maintain suspense.

Storyline

In the dead of night a fierce storm rages across North Wales. Miles from any town, Chris Selwood seeks refuge in a remote roadside cafe. After a brief moment of respite, Chris finds himself venturing into the woods blindly following the distressed screams of the Cafe waitress. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a government cover-up where a mysterious phenomenon caused time to stand still. Inspired by 80s Sci-Fi horror and contemporary surrealist cinema, Chasing Static delivers a unique take on the narrative adventure genre through new audio driven gameplay mechanics and non-linear exploration.