Sarab (Roblox)
A Saudi psychological horror story by Patience Zone - "Sarab" (سراب) means mirage, and nothing in this neighborhood is what it looks like. You answer a plea to save a cursed young man, and every clue pulls you deeper. 1-4 players, 3 endings, mostly Arabic interface.
The premise
Late at night you answer a call for help from Abu Abdullah, an elderly man whose son Abdullah lies bedridden - tormented by nightmares that local healers traced to black magic. The recurring dreams point at the abandoned neighborhood school. Abu Abdullah sends you to investigate, with one warning: beware the "neighborhood madman" wandering the park.
Part 1 - The park and the school key
- 1Meet Abu Abdullah
Enter the open house down the road and hear him out from the majlis - he explains the curse and hands you the errand.
- 2Cross the park to Al-Safa grocery
The school gate key is with the grocery clerk on the far side of the park - memorize the layout, you'll make multiple trips.
- 3Avoid the barefoot singer
A man in a thobe patrols the paths singing - if he touches you, you die instantly. Keep distance and use the park's bends to break line of sight.
- 4Watch your phone
An unknown sender texts "I am watching you the whole time" - the stalking is part of the story, not a random event.
Part 2 - The school chemistry puzzle
- 1Unlock the school
Use the gate key from the grocery clerk and explore the abandoned building.
- 2Find the chemicals
The master key is locked in the chemistry lab - the ingredients for the experiment are spread across multiple floors, so expect backtracking.
- 3Run the experiment
Complete the chemistry puzzle to retrieve the master key.
- 4Listen in the principal's office
A recorded confession fills in why the curse exists - pay attention, it sets up the finale.
Part 3 - The apartment and the desert
- 1Apartment 7
Go to the top floor and speak to the elderly man, then follow him when he leaves.
- 2The pink monster's question
Pick the left option - the two green hands holding each other. The attack that follows is scripted, you can't fail it.
- 3The mirror room
Pull the mirror to see your reflection and watch for the yellow monster moving inside it - hit it with the UV flashlight when you spot it. Repeat; when it shatters the mirror, grab the spare from the bathroom.
- 4Into the desert
Help the wounded shepherd with natural myrrh and fresh water from the nearby tent, then dig up the buried bottle - the physical curse.
- 5Drive back
Sprint to the car and return to the neighborhood to deliver the cure.
The twist (full spoilers)
The house is dark and locked when you return. A neighbor across the road tells you the truth: Abu Abdullah died years ago, and his son was driven mad by the curse - never cured. The flashback reveals the origin: teacher Nasser, consumed by professional envy, paid the sorcerer Abu Noura 2,000 riyals to bury a curse on his colleague Abdullah. Abu Noura almost refused - but his daughter Noura wanted sweets and a cake he couldn't afford, and the pact was sealed. The barefoot singer who stalked you through the park was Abu Noura himself.
Like the title says - a mirage. The whole errand was layered deception, and the three endings decide how much of it you walk away from.
FAQ
Is Sarab in English?
The interface is primarily Arabic - the puzzles are visual enough to follow, and walkthroughs like this one fill in the dialogue for English-speaking players.
How long is it?
Three fixed parts played in sequence - roughly an hour if you don't get lost in the school.
Can the singer kill you?
Yes - one touch and you're dead. He's the only real mechanical threat in Part 1.
Who made it?
Patience Zone (also listed as Passion Zone), directed by Mohamed Gamer - a Saudi horror project inspired by regional folklore.