Developed by Kyle Kirley in one day, Hypno's Lullaby is a free fan-made horror game based on the creepypasta with the same title. Here, the protagonist searches for their son in the forest at night. From the sound effects to the dialogue boxes, almost everything in this game spells Pokémon.

Short and creepy

Flashlight in hand, the player roams around the forest and stumbles upon cryptic notes related to a malevolent Hypno controlling the minds of missing children with its haunting lullaby. Later on in Hypno's Lullaby, the protagonist reads another note warning them to abandon their futile search for their son.

Despite the warning, the player ventures deeper into the forest and comes face-to-face with Hypno itself. Although the game can be completed in less than 30 minutes, it delivers enough spooks to startle and creep you out. However, the title contains typographical errors.

A darker take on Pokémon

Every Pokémon fan should give Kyle Kirley’s Hypno's Lullaby a spin, a game about a parent searching for their missing son. Though it’s a horror title, some Pokémon elements, such as the dialogue boxes and sound effects, are incorporated into the game itself.