Horror games thrive on atmosphere—dark corridors, eerie whispers, and the creeping feeling that something is watching.
But what if you could bring those terrifying vibes to life without having to write thousands of lines of code?
That’s where Rosebud AI comes in.
With it, you don’t write code—you vibe code your horror experience into existence.
In this tutorial, we’ll break down how an AI-generated horror game was built and how you can create your own using Rosebud AI.
Example: Cavernous Caution – A Horror Game Vibe Coded with AI
One chilling example of a horror game made with Rosebud AI is Cavernous Caution, created by our Power User Boots.
This game takes place in an abandoned mine, where players navigate through thick fog, uncover disturbing diary entries, and try to escape an unseen entity lurking in the darkness.
Every sound, scare, and environmental detail was vibe coded—meaning it was generated with AI prompts rather than manually scripted.
Let’s break down how you can create something just as terrifying with Rosebud AI.
1. Set the Scene: The Dark Environment
Every horror game needs a chilling backdrop. In this case, the game takes place in an abandoned mine, thick with fog and barely lit corridors.
Instead of manually setting up lighting and atmosphere, you can vibe code this directly.
Use a prompt like this to let Rosebud AI generate the settings:
"A dark, abandoned mine with flickering lights and thick fog. The environment should feel claustrophobic and unsettling. Shadows stretch unnaturally."
Rosebud AI will return a scene setup using Three.js, complete with fog, shadows, and eerie lighting effects.
2. Summon the Sounds of Fear
Sound is everything in horror games. Footsteps echo. A whisper calls your name. The wind howls through unseen tunnels.
Rosebud AI handled the sound design by assigning different layers of audio:
- Ambient sounds: Background wind, dripping water.
- SFX triggers: Footsteps, whispers, monster growls.
- Music changes: Subtle shifts as danger approaches.
Rosebud AI lets you upload your own sound files and then add them to locations and events in the game, so footsteps sound different on stone vs. dirt, and whispers seem to come from behind you.
3. Spawn the Unknown: Monster Logic
No horror game is complete without something stalking you.
In this game, the monster doesn’t simply chase you—it lurks. It watches. And when you least expect it... it moves.
With vibe coding, you can tell Rosebud AI:
"A shadowy figure should appear in the distance, flickering in and out of view. The closer you get, the more distorted the screen becomes. If the player lingers too long, it attacks."
Rosebud AI will generate the necessary monster AI logic, which includes:
- Spawning the entity in dark corners.
- Triggering a chase sequence if the player stays too long.
- Using distortion effects to make the presence feel unnatural.
4. Make the Player Interact with Fear
A good horror game makes players feel involved.
This game features scattered notes that tell the story of a lost miner losing his mind.
You can vibe code this with:
"Place collectible diary pages throughout the environment. When collected, they display cryptic messages."
Rosebud AI will generate:
- A simple UI popup that displays the content.
- A system that tracks collected notes.
5. Endings: Escape or Succumb?
How should your game conclude? A horror game’s ending should leave a lasting impression.
In this game, two endings exist:
- Escape: If the player reaches a hidden exit before the monster gets them.
- The Dark Ending: If they take too long, the screen fades to black as footsteps grow louder... and then silence.
Vibe code this with:
"If the player reaches the exit, show a message: ‘You Escaped.’ If they fail, show: ‘It Found You.’ and fade to black."
Rosebud AI will set up the logic and UI transitions to match.
Your Turn to Vibe Code
This horror game was built entirely using Rosebud AI, where prompts replace manual coding, letting you focus on crafting an experience rather than debugging code.
If you want to create your own horror masterpiece, all you need to do is:
- Describe your environment
- Define your fear factor (sounds, visuals, monsters)
- Set up interactions & consequences
No need to write complex AI behaviors or game mechanics from scratch—Rosebud AI does the heavy lifting.
So, what nightmare will you create next?
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