Terror on the Bayou is a 3rd person, exploration horror game where the player must navigate their canoe through an tangled swamp full of hazards and traps, stalked by a mysterious apex predator. Alone and afraid, the players will question if they are merely prey or if the thing after them enjoys the torture of its victims. Whether they wish to rise to the challenge or row away in fear, they have no choice. They must take up the mantle of lighthouse keeper and ensure the warning beacon continues to sway those away from the terrors they face.