Pumpkin Panic

Yes! Pumpkin Panic is completely free to play on Growden. No registration, downloads, or payments required. Simply visit our website, click play, and start your horror farming adventure immediately in your browser. The full game experience is available at no cost on both desktop and mobile devices.

Use WASD or Arrow keys to move your character around the farm. Press E to interact with objects (plant seeds, water crops, harvest, open shop). Hold Shift to run (drains stamina - use only for emergencies). Mouse controls camera view. ESC pauses the game. Critical tip: You CANNOT run forever - your stamina bar depletes, so save running for creature escapes only.

Sound is CRITICAL in Pumpkin Panic - audio cues warn you of approaching creatures. If no sound: 1) Click anywhere in the game window to activate audio (browsers require user interaction). 2) Check your system volume isn't muted. 3) Check browser tab isn't muted (right-click tab to unmute). 4) Check browser site permissions allow audio. Without sound, you'll miss warning signals and die constantly.

The deer creature (Dear) appears randomly with a low rumbling sound. SURVIVAL TIP: Immediately look AWAY from it and do NOT maintain eye contact. Move your camera away and walk backward slowly. If you stare at it for more than 2-3 seconds, it will charge and jumpscare you (game over). Listen for the rumbling audio cue - when you hear it, look away immediately before even seeing the deer.

The well monster appears when you approach the well too closely or linger nearby. You'll hear water splashing sounds as a warning. To avoid: stay away from the well completely - you don't need to interact with it to progress. If you hear splashing, RUN immediately toward your house or far side of the farm. Many players die because they investigate the well out of curiosity - ignore it entirely.

Yes, Pumpkin Panic has multiple endings (typically reached in 30-45 minutes): Good Ending (survive all days and complete farm goals), Bad Ending (killed by creatures), and hidden alternate endings triggered by specific actions. The game progresses through in-game days - your goal is to farm successfully while surviving threats until you reach an ending. It's not endless.

EARLY GAME: Plant corn and tomatoes - they grow fast and provide quick income for the first 2-3 days. MID GAME: Transition to pumpkins - they take longer but sell for much higher prices (best profit margin). STRATEGY: Don't plant too many crops at once early on - you'll struggle to maintain them while avoiding creatures. Focus on 3-4 plots initially, then expand gradually.

Browser version auto-saves to your browser's local storage, BUT: 1) Saves are tied to that specific browser and device. 2) Clearing browser cache/cookies deletes saves. 3) Incognito/private mode doesn't save. 4) Switching browsers = new save file. To protect progress: use the same browser consistently, don't clear browsing data, bookmark the exact page URL. No cloud saves available.

Common fixes for lag: 1) Close other browser tabs to free up RAM. 2) Disable browser extensions temporarily. 3) Enable hardware acceleration in browser settings (Chrome: Settings > System). 4) Play in fullscreen mode (F11). 5) Try Chrome or Edge for best performance. 6) Lower browser zoom to 100%. If issues persist, your device may not meet minimum requirements for smooth web-based 3D gaming.

NO - Pumpkin Panic has ZERO combat mechanics. You cannot fight, attack, or defend yourself against any creatures. Your ONLY options are: avoid, run away, or hide indoors (your house is a safe zone). This is intentional design to create helplessness and horror. Learn creature audio cues, memorize safe zones, and know when to abandon your crops and run for safety.

The crow is a minor threat that eats your unharvested crops if you leave them in fields too long, costing you money. It's not immediately dangerous like the deer or well monster. To deal with it: harvest crops promptly after they mature, or approach the crow to scare it away temporarily (it will return). Think of it as a 'harvest timer' that punishes you for neglecting your farm.

YES - Your house is a SAFE ZONE where creatures CANNOT enter. When you hear danger approaching (rumbling, splashing, footsteps), immediately run to your house and go inside. You're invulnerable indoors. Use this strategically: if it's nighttime or you hear multiple audio cues, stay inside until it's safe. Your house is your panic room - use it liberally without shame.

Pumpkin Panic features intense jump scares, sudden creature appearances, disturbing audio, and psychological horror that may be too frightening for young children. Recommended for ages 12+ or players comfortable with horror games. The jump scares are LOUD and SUDDEN - not recommended for those with heart conditions or severe anxiety. While it looks cartoonish, the horror elements are genuinely scary and startling.

Yes! Pumpkin Panic has: 1) Good Ending (survive and complete objectives). 2) Bad Ending (die to creatures). 3) Hidden alternate endings triggered by specific interactions. There are also Easter eggs, rare creature behaviors, and lore objects scattered around the farm. Players have discovered secrets by interacting with objects in unusual sequences. Multiple playthroughs reveal different events and outcomes.

Pumpkin Panic works on mobile browsers (phones/tablets), BUT performance and controls are significantly worse than PC. Mobile has: laggy framerate on older devices, awkward touch controls for camera movement, and smaller screen makes spotting creatures harder. If mobile is your only option, use a newer device and play in landscape mode. For best experience, play on PC/laptop with keyboard and mouse.