Cwm-y-Nos · 03:14 · signal detected
The Signal
A mystery walking game.
Free to download. No account. No ads. Just start walking.
> How it works
Your steps move the story
> Go for a real walk
Anywhere you like. The map on screen is the game's world, not your street.
> The story comes to you
Calls and texts from its characters, and a tracker leading you through the dark. Stop, and it waits for you. The calls and texts are scenes in the story, played inside the app. It doesn't make or receive real calls or messages.
> Phone in your pocket
Headphones are best.
> Free to play
Start for free
> The Call
One walk of about an hour. Choose a shorter or longer walk before you start; it saves as you go.
> Training
A 20-minute practice walk that shows you how everything works.
> Free Walk
A new map every time, with no story and nothing chasing you.
> Challenge modes
Then keep walking
Three replayable modes, each with its own record to beat.
Chase
Close in on a target that keeps moving ahead.
Escape
Stay ahead of pursuers until you reach the destination.
Checkpoint
Reach each marker before its countdown hits zero.
They match your usual walking pace and pause when you stop. One-time purchase for all three, no subscription. It also gives you Updraft, a retro balloon game to play in the app.
> Private by design
Nothing leaves your phone
No account, no ads, no analytics. Everything the game records stays on your phone. Location is optional: allow it and each walk records its distance, speed and elevation. Privacy policy
> Questions
Before you download
> Where can I play?
Anywhere you can walk: a park, your street, a treadmill. The story moves on your step count, not your location, so keep the phone in your pocket rather than resting on the treadmill.
> Does it need a connection?
No. It plays offline.
> Which phones?
iPhone with iOS 15 or later, and Android 8 or later. On iPhone, challenge alerts can arrive late while the phone is in your pocket; they're most reliable with the app open.
> Which languages?
Ten: English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese.
> Is it scary?
Tense, not gory. There's no violence or swearing. Rated PEGI 3 and 9+ on the App Store.
> Signal ahead
Answer the call.
Free to download. No account. No ads. Just start walking.