The Maze

About

The Maze is a browser-based indie game that turns simple navigation into a nerve-rattling challenge. Players guide their cursor through increasingly tight passages, dodging walls that shrink with each level. The tension builds as the path narrows, demanding steady hands and sharper focus. What starts as a minor test of precision quickly escalates into a white-knuckle ordeal. The game’s infamy hinges on its third level, where a jarring cut to a disturbing image and ear-splitting scream catches players off guard. Created by Jeremy Winterrowd in 2003, it became a viral prank staple, cementing its place as one of the internet’s earliest horror memes. Its simplicity and shocking twist made it a cultural touchstone, with countless players recounting the terror of that sudden, unforgettable moment.