The Maze
Also commonly known as "Scary Maze Game," it became popular around the early 2000s as a "screamer" prank to jump-scare people. Gameplay consists of avoiding touching the walls with your mouse cursor to reach…
The Maze is an indie developed by Jeremy Winterrowd, released 31 December 2003 on Web browser.
What The Maze is
The Maze is an indie game developed by Jeremy Winterrowd and released in 2003. It is available on Web browser only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Also commonly known as "Scary Maze Game," it became popular around the early 2000s as a "screamer" prank to jump-scare people. Gameplay consists of avoiding touching the walls with your mouse cursor to reach the end of the maze. These walls get closer together after each level, making the path the player must travel through narrower. Infamously, when the player is close to reaching the end of level 3, a picture of the possessed girl from The Exorcist flashes on the screen against the sounds of loud screaming.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Maze launched on 31 December 2003, within three weeks of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, Sonic Heroes, NFL Street and Zuma.
Released around the same time: Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, Sonic Heroes, NFL Street, Zuma.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
The Maze — frequently asked questions
When did The Maze come out?
If you like this
