Tezcatlipoca

About

Tezcatlipoca is a slow-burn mystery game where you play as Minerva, exploring a deserted town caught between reality and something darker. Using tank-like movement controls reminiscent of classic survival horror games, you navigate crumbling buildings and empty streets to uncover clues about your missing family. The game leans heavily into environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving over combat, forcing you to rely on observation and careful exploration to piece together the town’s secrets. The eerie atmosphere of Tezcatlipoca sets it apart, abandoned spaces hum with quiet tension, and fragmented memories hint at a history tangled in myth. While it lacks the high-stakes action of its inspirations, its deliberate pacing and haunting visuals create a meditative experience. Players who prefer figuring out stories through atmosphere and detail over button-mashing will find its minimalist approach refreshing, even if the mystery itself leans on familiar genre beats.

Storyline

Minerva has returned to the town where she was born, Tezcatlipoca, after receiving a mysterious call. Her father has locked himself inside the school, and her family isn’t responding to messages or calls. Confused and worried, Minerva boards the last bus to the town. After falling asleep, she wakes up in a nearly deserted Tezcatlipoca, shrouded in mystery. Now, trapped in this place forgotten by time, she must decide: will she delve deeper into the shadows of this secret-filled town, or escape before it's too late?