Über The Midnight Barber
"They say a mysterious barbershop lies hidden in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, opening only after midnight for clients who carry dangerous secrets."
Rumor whispered through Barcelona streets.
Origin unknown.
The Midnight Barber is a narrative rhythm mystery that blends relaxing barber gameplay, intimate storytelling, suspense, and elements of supernatural and psychological horror.
Clara's mysterious barbershop only opens after midnight. She serves vampires, witches, werewolves, and other enchanted outsiders who have nowhere else to go. To uncover what they know, Clara must make them comfortable, earn their trust, and listen closely as their stories grow darker.
As Barcelona emerges from decades of dictatorship, their secrets draw Clara into a disturbing conspiracy and place her in the crosshairs of the city's most powerful human and supernatural figures.
Trim to the Beat
Match your barber tools to each client's inner rhythm. The work may be soothing, but the conversations unfolding in the chair are anything but.
An Evolving Soundtrack
Discover an original soundtrack rooted in 1970s progressive rock, flamenco, and more, featuring live instruments and a distinct musical identity for each client. As their trust in Clara grows, new songs and instrumental layers emerge, revealing more of both their sound and their story.
Hand-drawn Atmosphere
Step into a rain-soaked, nocturnal Barcelona where moody lighting, intimate close-ups, and hand-drawn environments blur the line between the familiar and the uncanny.
Stories that cut deep
Forge connections with a diverse cast of enchanted clients. Uncover their fears, lies, and darkest secrets, with every story revealing another piece of the central mystery.
Drive the Conversation
Choose icebreakers, unlock new conversation topics, and gather key information to advance your lines of inquiry.
Follow the Clues
Use The Map of Rumors to track characters, locations, and open lines of inquiry. Send your Balckbirds to pursue and uncover the connections behind the city's supernatural conspiracy.
Read Between the Lines
Study the local newspaper for reports, rumors, and details that may shed new light on your investigations. Look beyond the headlines: seemingly unrelated stories can reveal connections between your clients and the conspiracy spreading through Barcelona.
A city in transition
Immerse yourself in late 70s Barcelona, a time of social change and political turmoil, where supernatural intrigue hides a conspiracy powerful people would rather keep buried.
"Don't lie, don't lie to the Midnight Barber,
Soon your secrets will be sung.
Don't lie, don't lie to the Midnight Barber,
or she'll make you spill your guts!"
Traditionalnursery rhyme from
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.
Origin unknown.