Are you ready for a horror game that will stick with you long after you’ve put down the controller? Look no further than *Mouthwashing*, a chilling narrative-driven journey that sets you aboard a stranded courier ship, the Tulpar, where every moment drips with dread and despair.

As we dive deeper into October, the horror game landscape flourishes, and *Mouthwashing* stands out among the crowd. This three-hour experience unfolds in a capitalistic sci-fi dystopia, depicting humanity’s future where corporate control suffocates individual lives. You are thrust into the lives of the Tulpar’s crew—veteran Swansea, anxious nurse Anya, cheerful Daisuke, and their co-pilots, Captain Curly and Jimmy. After a catastrophic crash leaves the crew adrift in space, things quickly turn terrifying.

As supplies dwindle, the crew faces dire choices. With their food sources running out, they are left with nothing but crates of mouthwash and their already fraying sanity. Curly, badly injured and reliant on painkillers, reflects the desperation, while Anya’s reluctance to care for her captain demonstrates the crippling toll of their situation. The anxiety runs high as each crew member reacts differently to the looming horror.

*Mouthwashing* plays with perception. The timeline of events shifts, intertwining present-day anguish with haunting memories, showing both the camaraderie before the crash and the disintegration of hope afterward. Reality starts to warp as the Pony Express mascot makes unsettling appearances, motivational posters line the walls, and strange analog television broadcasts creep into the narrative. Are these hallucinations? Or is there a dark force at play?

While combat is minimal, the focus on storytelling drives the tension. You’ll find tools like an ax, once routine in emergencies, now wielded for sinister means. The juxtaposition of everyday objects turned malevolent serves as a metaphor for the creeping madness that alienates the crew further.

If you find this gripping premise intriguing, don’t miss your chance to explore *Mouthwashing* available on Steam or Itch.io. The game opens with a simple but unnerving message about the ship's status and a chilling note: “I hope this hurts.” Trust us, it does—emotionally and mentally. This is one journey through the cold depths of space you won’t forget anytime soon.

In the realm of horror games that linger, *Mouthwashing* is a standout title, guaranteed to haunt every quiet moment long after the credits roll. Are you brave enough to face the terrifying reality aboard the Tulpar? Don’t hesitate; dive into this harrowing adventure before October ends!