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3 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure
Developer Scarecrow Studio
In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight. From the Steam store page
163 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Sep 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
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138 positive · 25 negative
95% range 78–89%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
242 of 280 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 163 · most liked firstI first saw this game at EGX possibly 6-7 years ago, I played the demo and instantly fell in love, I followed the game then backed it on Kickstarter which was at least 5 years ago (I know as my tier gave me an appearance in the in game police files and my age is 5 years younger!) I must admit, I was disappointed in how long the game took as it vastly differed form the initial estimates and I assumed for a while I had been 'scammed' and would never see this game. Getting a release date and now…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Reminds me of playing the old point and clicks when I was a kid. Feels straight out of the 90s in the best possible way. Art is well done, voice acting is decent, and the puzzles are completely doable and not overly obtuse like some games of this genre. Not all the jokes land, but humor is very subjective. Enough of them do that it never gets annoying and some parts are actually really funny. I'm not great at puzzles games and I was able to play the whole thing with only one need for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been eyeing this game for a while, but I wanted to wait a bit before diving in. I usually grab my games when they're on sale. However, I stumbled upon a not-so-great review while browsing through a sea of positive ones, and my curiosity got the best of me. Every time I come across a review that starts with, "I really wanted to like this game, but..." or "It is really difficult for me to leave a bad review, but..." I can't help but roll my eyes. The hatred (or whatever grudge that reviewer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3 Minutes to Midnight is a point-and-click adventure that feels like a warm embrace for fans of the genre, particularly those who grew up with the LucasArts classics. This game channels the spirit of titles like Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle, bringing that same blend of humor, clever puzzles, and memorable characters into a modern package. Gameplay: The gameplay is a delightful throwback to the heyday of point-and-click adventures. With intuitive controls and a streamlined…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m laughing my ass off after just a few minutes! This game really brings back those old Monkey Island vibes. I already love Betty! The music is great, and the art? It’s amazing. It really stands out from the usual pixel art. The best way to describe it is that it feels new but still familiar. The puzzles are fun and make sense, you don’t have to guess what the developers were thinking. I’m still trying to figure out the story, but it’s interesting enough to keep me hooked. I’m excited to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK9O6d06x1Y I have yet to go beyond my first look since I'm reasonably busy at the moment. But I wanted to give an early thumbs up to support the studio, which has faced several challenges. There was a massive setback with that rotten C-virus and many other things that went wrong. But instead of pushing something out half-assed or going EA, they kept pushing through by working hard on it, and oh boy, did they deliver! Right from the start, with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've had this game on my wishlist for a long time because I liked the presentation. It's only happened a couple of times where I've discovered an indie gem this way, so I'm glad I grabed it just out of the vibes. There's a long story to follow and I have not yet ended the game because I want to interact with everything just to know what the character is going to say or what the lines are (and also to hear, the voices are really good). There is a ton of interactions and content and they're made…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the best point and click games I have played. The story is interesting, the puzzles are fun, and the artwork looks great. I enjoyed every part of it. I recommend this game to anyone who likes the genre. 9/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really impressed with this game overall - the story is surprisingly gripping, characters have more depth than I was expecting, graphics are lovely, voiceover work great, and the puzzles strike about the right balance of difficulty. That plus the multiple solutions, branching paths and sheer size of the game is incredible - I've never played an adventure game as ambitious as this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now, even if I WASN'T a voice in this game.... I still wouldn't be able to resist sharing how delightful and fun it is! If you've ever enjoyed a PNC adventure game, you're sure to love this one! This is a true labor of love, and the team really put so much pride into their work here; I'm happy to have been on board!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite all the "very positive" reviews, the Steam achievement percentages tells the real story. This game awards an achievement at the beginning of each chapter. Out of a total of 5 chapters, each with multiple sub-chapters, only about 25% of players actually made it to the third chapter. The percentages go down from there. That could be the reason for the positive reviews. Anyone who actually stuck with this game had to have REALLY loved it to put in the kind of time it demanded. Those who…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good game. Worth the price of admission if you enjoy the characters and humor from the get-go. Took me about 25 hours to beat without consulting any guides which included a little backtracking to get the "best" solution to some puzzles. I'm glad there was so much content because the game is a bit high priced for an indie adventure game. There are multiple solutions to many situations and it is possible to get "locked" out of an approach and need to find an alternative solution. I felt…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A 5 out of 5 Star nostalgic point-and-click adventure. I grew up on Sierra games in the 80s, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Sam and Max, etc. I still fondly recall sitting in my freshman dorm room in 93-94 playing Day of the Tentacle on my Compaq Presario while the other girls on my floor had no idea what in the world I was playing. 3 minutes to Midnight is a breath of fresh air. I’ve had it on my wishlist for some time and my husband and I decided to share a copy when it came out this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was worth Every. Single. Penny and if I were a rich man, I would buy a hundred games just to support Scarecrow studios whose very heart and soul was so obviously poured into this project. The level of detail in the artwork was outstanding. The voice acting was also a standout in this game with the Mayor and DeLuca being among my personal favorites. The humor fell a bit flat for me except for the hilarious sarcasm of the Mayor. The only criticism I would offer is that the game was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, this was definitely worth the wait! I can already tell the writing is brilliant, the art is beautiful, the puzzles are engaging and so far no moon logic, thank god). Looks very promising, clearly, a lot of work went into this, kudos to the developers. I'm hooked.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally, a good old point and click adventure! I can wholeheartedly recommend this game (currently at 19% completion). The game has humor, story, suspense and character. It starts off not too complicated and very gradually expands it world to you. And with that the puzzles also become more involved. Great fun! Bonus: Runs great on the Steam Deck (with long battery life) and has good controller support.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →surprisingly very long.I have been playing for 11,4 hours and have just reached chapter 3, great graphics and puzzles just the right level for me.Not too easy but not too hard either.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A lot of effort and love went into this, and it shows. LOTS of voiced dialogue as well. It won't be groundbreaking in the genre but it does almost everything right and has a chatty but lovable heroine to boot. Good humour too, and well-written dialogue. Strong recommend it for anyone who loves their media littered with pop culture references mainly from the 90s/2000s. UPDATE: The devs have been pushing multiple, major updates over the last few weeks, which is surprising. This includes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game so far. I am enjoying it. Also is one of the soldier voices the guy that does Bob's burger and archer's voice?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You love point & click games? Appreciate witty and flowing writing and great humor that is guaranteed to make you smile, and at times even chuckle? Love good voice acting? Love wonderful, colorful, clean and crisp cartoon graphics? Or how about perfectly functioning, smooth and intuitive interface? Want to immerse into an exciting story and interesting environments? If you answered yes to those questions, you don't want to hesitate. Just go and buy this great game already! Will you love it?…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had so much fun! The game has a long scenario with many twists and options. It is long, but I wish it was longer. Hoping for part 2
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3 Minutes to Midnight is amazing and if there is any justice in this world, it will become a major hit and make millions of dollars for it's creators. And after I got that off my chest - this game truly has it all - lovely modern HD visuals, great cast of characters complimented by top notch voice acting, initially silly but eventually captivating plot and fun, mostly inventory-based puzzles. Oh, and the Scarecrow studio logo at the beginning is EPIC! After finishing the game I had to edit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is surprisingly unorderly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hacía mucho que no ponía una reseña, pero este juegazo lo vale. Tengo que decir que la calidad de los gráficos y del juego es ES-PEC-TA-CU-LAR. La historia (aunque no tengo ni p**** idea de lo que está pasando) engancha desde el principio. No he llegado muy lejos, pero estoy deseando volver a casa para seguir jugando. Solo quiero decir que merece cada euro, es una joyita de las que ya no se ven. Ah, de momento todo súper pulido, sin bugs ni nada que me haya fastidiado la experiencia. ¡Lo…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't get enough of the art style! It's got that old Monkey Island vibe to it, and feels like a trip down memory lane (no pun intended) with a really well told story that envelops you far more than you'd expect. Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After just a couple of hours into the game, I have to say, the game's quite charming. I had my doubts after having to wait so long for this game, but I'm happy to say the game surprised me. The va's have been good so far, and the game's sense of humor seems to align quite well with my own. Hopefully, the game keeps this quality all throughout, but so far, the game is well worth playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm still in chapter 1 but so far so good. The new game screen reminds me of the kids at the start of Maniac mansion and the puzzles I've solved so far are doable. As a lover of all of the old lucasarts and sierra games I was always going to love this. If you like point and click adventures I'd give it a go!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't gotten too far so this may change later, but right now I feel like this is a pretty good game. Voice work is solid, scenarios look amazing and, while some of the humor is not my style, I've not been bored (you can spend a good ten to fifteen minutes chatting with a fish about random stuff a minute after starting the game? Sold). Looking forward to seeing what else is in here for me. As soon as I figure out how to continue (: By the way, I found a pretty neat easter egg with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Skip. The writers aren't afraid to waste your time and use every chance to do so. It drags on and on, the dialogues go on forever without going anywhere, there are too many subplots that lead nowhere, the puzzles are decent until they go all moon-logic, the ending is abrupt and unsatisfying. There are choices to make, apparently, but it's hard to decypher what the choices are and what effect they have. To top if off, the characters are very unlikeable, to the point that the playable characters…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't expect 3M2M to be "constantly funny", but it absolutely has lots of room for the protagonist to grow on you. Some of the best, most well-designed moments of the game are designed to come up when you're not really expecting them, and at times the dev team has been willing to devote A LOT of resources to pushing a joke where it's needed, even if it's in an optional set of choices where players won't see them. I was about 8-9 hours in when I learned one of the crowning achievements of this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely loved this game! Easily one of the best point-and-click games of the last decade. The puzzles are great, the story is fun, and Betty and Eliza? I’m obsessed with them! I saw the update about trimming the script, and all I can say is PLEASE DON'T! I enjoyed every single line and joke. Maybe instead of cutting, just make skipping dialogue smoother? Seriously, if you love point-and-click games, you’ve got to try this one! Thanks for making this game! Can't wait for part 2!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preview: Played like an hour, it has pretty classic gameplay of point and click adventures. The game is filled with jokes, I would say many of them are a bit childish, I enjoyed interaction between a sheriff and his friend. Longer I play, more locations are open, new characters I meet. It quite easy to get into it. There are not any challenges at start.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Decent puzzles and good humor, a great point-and-click adventure overall!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i followed that game a long time ago and i was thinking it will never come out but to my suprise its finally here! yay! so lets beginn with the positiv the game art style is very nice also the different characters in the game. the voice lines are very well done and funny. the humour is also great and funny. i played now 5 hours and i must say it makes fun to play it and i really like it so far. im excited to play even further and whats happening. the neutral sometimes even with the dialog…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely loved this game! It’s incredibly fun, polished, and you can tell a lot of passion went into making it. The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story had me hooked from start to finish. Highly recommend! 🌟
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really great homage to the good adventure titles of old like the Lucasarts classics of Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. Great humor and solid gameplay! Disclaimer: I was one of the voice actors in the game and received a free copy of the game. Nevertheless, this one has great production value so it's very easy to recommend it in either case.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →He de dir que el joc m'ha agradat bastant. Bàsicament, el vaig comprar perquè un amic el tenia i em va dir que havien fet la localització en català (només subtítols, no veus). Vaig decidir donar suport a aquest projecte per això i l'aventura gràfica m'ha agradat. El nivell de dificultat és força baix i la història té un punt previsible, però els personatges són curiosos i imaginatius. En general, us el recomanaria.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game with some real Monkey Island vibes (humour-wise) and a very likable protagonist. Haven't played an adventure game as good as this for quite some time...it makes you wanting to play on.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PROS: * The art is amazing, a nice change from the usual point-and-click pixel style. * The premise is unique, the story is super elaborate and really hooks you from the very first moment. * The characters have strong personalities that make you feel like part of the town; they don’t just feel like empty NPCs after fulfilling their purpose. * The writing is funny and a bit silly, perfect if you like shows like South Park or Family Guy. * The puzzles are just right, not too hard, not too…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is excellent in so many ways! It elegantly plays on the nostalgia strings, carrying over the classic experience of point-and-click games. It also brings novelty with its approaches: you have a choice on how to solve the puzzle, what to drive, and what to say—and your choice affects the outcome. While it's true that the humor can sometimes miss the mark and the fourth-wall breaks can be frequent, they never overshadow the fun. The game's well-placed, clever jokes and timely gags more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really loving this game so far. I'm about 12 hours into the game and not even remotely done according to the progress tracker. The art style is really nice, the English voice acting is good and the humour is hilarious. A lot of the puzzles can be solved in more than one way, which results in different outcomes and adds to the replay value. There's also lots of more or less subtle references to other games and movies. If you love good old-fashioned humorous point and click adventures, you can't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am enjoying this game so far I laughed at a lot of the humor reminds me of the classics from Lucasarts
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have to go get dinner with the wife, but I’ve got to say, this is cool. I really wanted to write a bad review because the developers were silent for so long, and it seemed like this project would never see the light. But now, after seeing how beautiful and well-crafted the game is, I’ll shut up and just say, well done. Instant classic... I’ll keep playing after dinner. Hopefully, I won’t have to change my mind! Update: I just realized how HUGE this game is! After 2 hours, I'm still on chapter…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wonderful game! Your decisions do change things ... not just a little, but for real. That is one aspect, another one: you can discover many secrets, by just exploring, clicking, where perhaps not expected or too often ... by talking to all, in fact all... and more. There are mostly more than one way to reach a goal or solve a situation. So there is a high replay value too. Great game, highly recommended !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A clever turn on the classic point-and-click game, most chapter have multiple solutions that have a variety of humorous payoffs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game brings me a lot of the same joys I had playing those Lucasarts games and I sincerely look forward to get back into it each time. It's a great homage and familiar in many ways, but also stands on its own with its unique art style, humor, characters and excellent music/sounds. Art, music, sounds - 10/10 I like it! Great atmosphere, I'm totally immersed in this weird world. Voice and characters - 8/10 Some are really good and some are maybe.. intentionally bad? I mean, some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is easily one of the longest P&C games I’ve ever played. It took me around... 23 HOURS! And that's just to complete the main ending (there's at least 3 more). Surprisingly, it didn't feel long at all. I didn’t find the puzzles to be a walk in the park (like some people say). They’re challenging enough to keep me invested, but not so frustrating that I end up pulling my hair out or constantly checking walkthroughs on Youtube. I really appreciate this because nothing kills the momentum of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are a fan of the old LucasArts Adventures (yes, I'm that old), then you will also love this game. So far the puzzles are not that hard (compared to the old LA games), the voice acting is great, the story keeps me invested and the side characters are all well written (so far). I kickstarted the game and waited almost 5 years, so far, worth the wait (more than 3 minutes ;) ).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was so happy when something on my Wish List popped up. This game did not disappoint! I stayed all the way through the credits and got my virtual high five. I see a teaser at the end too. I'm 77...hurry up :-)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm only a little ways into the game so far but it's really good as far as point and click adventure games go. One of the best non-Gilbert games I've played. The acting is good, there's so many references to games, (especially the older adventure games) movies and pop-culture that I'm sure I've missed a lot of them. There's so many it reminds me of Family Guy with all of their references to everything for their cutaway scenes. It's not original Monkey Island hard, you don't get stuck for days,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Works fine, based on the first few minutes. Some of the jokes are good :) Some minor stuff, the developer may consider to change: The tutorial is a slide show, I clicked right click on the screen as it was written that it will do something, but not in the tutorial itself, which was a bit annoying. Also, start new game should start tutorial if I did not click tutorial explicitely just beforehand, I guess.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall, it's a great game. It introduces a few concepts to the genre that I quite like. For instance, the fact that one should not just randomly speak with other characters, different ways of solving stuff, etc. Voice acting is very good, and most puzzles are logical within the game's world too, and the ones that aren't, can be skipped. However, it has a couple of annoying quirks that prevents it from being one of the greats. For instance, the second playable character is unlikable, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great graphics and animations. And A LOT of them. The dialogue i find cringey most of the time, but some good fun is to be had as well. I like the pop culture/other adventure game references so far. if you want a good lucas arts style LONG adventure game this is a good one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love the humor, artwork and voice acting! I like the bubbly, air headed personality of the main character too. Very charming. I keep getting stumped a lot, but thank goodness there is a button to see all the objects you can interact with when you get stuck. Nevertheless I am still enjoying it immensely. Four hours in and so close to finishing chapter one >.< Hope other gamers who love point and click adventures give this game a chance!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great adventure game! Super long and plenty of funny easter eggs
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ • Comic-Stil | 2D • interessante Geschichte mit viel (dunklem) Humor • viele Dialoge • sehr viel Inhalt (bei mir fast 30 h) und damit eine der längeren Poin’t ‚n Click Adventures • viele Erfolge • interessante/witzige Charaktere • Anspielungen auf andere Unterhaltungsmedien (Serien, Musik, etc.) z.B. Doctor Who • gute Vertonung der Charaktere • unterschiedliche Locations zum Erkunden • unterschiedliche Minipuzzles • durchbrechen der 4then Wand • LGBTQIA+ freundlich – dickes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a huge fan of Point and Click Adventure Games and I am always in search for them. 3 Minutes to Midnight has been on my to play list for a very long time and now that I finally managed to play it and FINALLY finish it I can say it is definitely a must play adventure game. I love that the developers decided to go give the player multiple choices to solve puzzles. If you screw up a puzzle you can always solve it differently and that will actually change a couple of interactions and how the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Runs smoothly with no fiddling on the Steam Deck. So far lots of fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Haven't touched the game yet other than the tutorial slideshow. The devs worked with me despite it being late into their evening because of timezones (6:30 - 8:30 pm for them in Spain) to troubleshoot and solve my game hanging on the opening cutscene just after the tutorial. They did a great job taking care of the community and I'm excited to see the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished the game and despite it's flaws (which it has more than a few) I can easily recommend this for anyone looking for a fun, witty and lengthy game experience. From the list below you may feel as though I both loved and hated the game, which couldn't be further from the truth. I did love my time with the game and found most of the cons I listed as mere annoyances that only detracted from the experience a little. Overall I really enjoyed my time with 3 Minutes to Midnight and the…
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