Strange Scaffold, the minds behind El Paso, Elsewhere and CLICKOLDING, are back with another delightfully unhinged creation. Revealed during IGN Fan Fest, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (CRDM3) is a match-3 survival horror comedy RPG Metroidvania. The demo is available now via Steam Next Fest, ahead of the game’s full April 2025 release on PC.
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A Sequel to a Game That Never Existed – And a Mansion That Knows It’s in a Video Game
CRDM3 goes all-in on its absurd premise, presenting itself as the long-awaited sequel to a fictional, decades-old horror franchise. You play as J.J. Hardwell, a protagonist stuck in a glitch-ridden mansion overrun with dinosaurs and video game bugs, forced to solve puzzles, match gems, and battle raptors with mechanics that seem more self-aware than they should be.
The game skewers industry trends, delivers razor-sharp satire on game development, and features a polka-infused horror soundtrack by David Mason (Dredge, Life Eater).
Key Features:
- A “Matchtroidvania” – A genre mashup blending match-3 mechanics, survival horror, and Metroidvania exploration
- Puzzle-based mechanics – Use match-3 to pick locks, debate robots, and even eat diamonds to outsmart a gem thief
- A self-aware, fourth-wall-breaking narrative that satirizes the industry while delivering genuine horror and comedy
- An eerie polka soundtrack from award-winning composer David Mason (Dredge, Life Eater)
Play the Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Demo Now on Steam
The first two chapters of Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 are fully playable in the Steam Next Fest demo, with some special surprises included for the event. The full game launches in April 2025 on PC.
