TIC-TAC: Twelve o'clock, the action-horror debut from Ukrainian solo developer ARMAG, will launch on Steam on August 19. Published by Two Cakes Studio, the game sends four friends into the abandoned Bluebird High School to uncover why it was shut down — and traps them there after midnight, when its corridors turn against them.
Players will rely on security cameras, generator power, and quick thinking to survive the night, in a game inspired by the atmosphere of early-'90s horror classics. TIC-TAC: Twelve o'clock will be available in 13 languages at launch, including English, Ukrainian, Japanese, and Korean.
A free demo is live now on Steam – wishlist the game to be notified the moment it launches on August 19.
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490020/TICTAC_Twelve_oclock/
Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_g4sIHuW_Tf_rIsGqQHIp6jqb0w2Ps5Y?usp=sharing
Contact: v.shcherba@twocakesstudio.com (Interviews welcome!)
About the game
TIC-TAC: Twelve o'clock is a survival horror game inspired by cult horror classics of the early '90s.
After several students mysteriously disappeared, the police abruptly shut down Bluebird High School, offering no explanation. Confused and determined, four friends set out to uncover the truth on their own.
One of them sneaks into the school, heading for the security room to search for evidence. Lost in the search, they don’t notice the clock strike midnight—and that’s when the horrors begin. The corridors twist with terrifying paranormal phenomena, and vengeful spirits, furious over their deaths, emerge to punish anyone who dares trespass.
USE THE SECURITY CAMERASThroughout the night you'll be required to use surveillance cameras to monitor corridors and rooms around you. Spot every threat to survive the night, and remember—sometimes the smallest detail is what keeps you alive.
WATCH. LISTEN. SURVIVE.
Every danger you encounter has its own behavior, and its own weakness to exploit. Learning how to counter them is the only way to hold the night. But ghosts aren’t the only danger. Keep your eyes on the cameras, and your ears open to the darkness it's your chance to see the sun rise again.
KEEP THE GENERATOR CHARGED
Roller shutters, cameras, and lights all rely on electricity to function. Keep the power running, restore fuses when needed, and stay alert – or the night will turn against you.
General information:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490020/TICTAC_Twelve_oclock/
Title: TIC-TAC: Twelve o'clock
Genre: Horror, Survival, Action
Developer: ARMAG
Publisher: Two Cakes Studio
Release: Aug 19, 2026
Price: $9.99
Platforms: PC (Steam), Xbox One & Series X, Playstation 4/5, Nintendo Switch
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
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About ARMAG
TIC-TAC: Twelve o'clock comes from ARMAG, the solo studio of Ukrainian developer Valerii Darchenko. Before moving into games, Darchenko spent years in CGI production, creating promotional content for international brands and entertainment franchises. He's largely self-taught. Rather than take shortcuts, he worked through in-depth Unity and Unreal courses to build a real foundation. What draws him to games is the creative control they offer — the chance to be director, writer, and cinematographer all at once, and to see an idea come alive for players in real time. That's what led him to found ARMAG, and it's what carried him through the challenges of developing during the war in Ukraine.
About TwoCakesStudio
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