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Night Shift: Security – Shadows of the Night Watch

Davitd Lukman

Nov 14, 2025 · Updated: Nov 21, 2025 · 4 min read

Ever wondered what terrifying secrets hide in a deserted office building after dark? Night Shift: Security, developed by Bite X Studio, thrusts you into the role of a security guard on a tragic night shift. You explore a haunted media company building, solving mysteries while dodging eerie creatures. This Indonesian indie title builds on the success of Night Shift: Laundry with psychological horror.

The game dives into themes of fear, isolation, and the unknown in a dark, silent environment. You use simple controls for exploration, CCTV checks, and flashlight navigation. Gameplay focuses on uncovering anomalies and gathering clues in a minimalistic style. It’s worth playing if you crave jump scares, mystery-solving, and a test of your nerves.

The Guard’s Nightmare

MC's Family
MC’s Family

 

You play as an unnamed security guard who spots a job ad for night shifts at Sinar Media Harindo. The company, once a famous media outlet, shut down after strange disappearances. You take the job to support your family and pay for your child’s medical bills. This setup drops you into a foreboding office building full of unanswered questions.

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The story unfolds as you investigate weird occurrences, from vanishing figures to unexplained sounds. You piece together clues through CCTV footage and item inspections. Plot twists reveal the building’s dark past, leading to confrontations with supernatural entities. Expect a narrative that builds dread, forcing you to decide your fate in the haunted structure.

Patrolling the Paranormal

The 4th Floor Night Shift Security
The 4th Floor Night Shift Security

Night Shift: Security runs as a psychological horror game with exploration mechanics, using basic keyboard controls for movement. You navigate with W, A, S, D keys, switching to CCTV views or interacting with objects. The genre blends adventure with survival horror, emphasizing stealth and discovery. Controls stay simple, keeping focus on the eerie atmosphere.

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Specific mechanics involve using a dim flashlight to light dark areas and avoid sudden scares. You inspect items and cameras to spot anomalies like moving objects or ghostly apparitions. Running with Shift helps escape pursuers, while interactions reveal story hints. The game tracks objectives on screen for clear guidance.

To play well, check every room and floor thoroughly for clues. A tip: Keep your flashlight ready but use it sparingly to spot threats. Run from illusions or ghosts when they appear. Mastering exploration turns the building into a map of survival.

Eerie Office Glow

Easter Egg Youtuber Indonesia di Night Shift Security
Easter Egg Youtuber Indonesia di Night Shift Security

Night Shift: Security highlights minimal graphics that amplify tension through simplicity. Character designs show basic, rough figures for the guard and creatures. Environments depict an abandoned office with desks, corridors, and shadows. Graphics focus on darkness, making every flicker feel ominous.

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The world evokes a mood of isolation and dread, with illustrations that capture a neglected, eerie vibe. Characters lack detail, heightening the psychological horror. You sense the building’s emptiness in stark, unpolished scenes. This style immerses you in a raw, unsettling experience.

Sound effects drive fear, from creaks and whispers to sudden bangs. Visual effects like flickering lights add to the paranoia. Ambient music plays subtle, chilling tunes that build suspense. Together, they create a spine-tingling, indie horror atmosphere.

Deadly Shift

Night Shift: Security tells a chilling tale of a guard unraveling a building’s cursed history. Gameplay shines in exploration mechanics, CCTV investigations, and simple controls. Visually, the game delivers minimal graphics, tense environments, and eerie effects that maximize scares.

This title suits horror fans who enjoy psychological thrills and mystery-solving. Indie gamers love the local flair, while casual players appreciate easy controls. If you seek a heart-pounding test of bravery, Night Shift: Security offers a terrifying night watch.

NSS

References:

  1. Night Shift: Security
  2. Bite X Studio
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Davitd Lukman

Contributing Writer

Hi, there. I'm David, currently a college student at Surabaya State University, taking English Literature as my major. Nowadays, I'm doing internship at Tombol Start Media as my first working company as a content writer in order to develop my professional capabilities and social skill.

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