Scream And Run Wiki — Escape Guide, Keys & Cat in the Hat Tips

Find all 5 exit keys hidden around the map, then make your way to the exit door and unlock it. Keys spawn in classrooms, desk drawers, lockers and backpacks, and their locations randomize every round. Search thoroughly, stay quiet while the monster patrols nearby, and sprint for the exit only when you are sure the coast is clear.

The 5 exit keys spawn in randomized spots each round: inside classroom desks, in lockers, on top of shelving, and inside searchable backpacks. Check every room systematically instead of guessing, and keep an eye on the HUD key counter to know how many are still missing. Backpack loot is especially valuable because a single backpack can hide a key or a battery.

The Cat in the Hat patrols the school on unpredictable routes and starts a chase when it sees you or hears noise. Crouch and crawl to move silently, hide in lockers and under desks when it is close, and break line of sight around corners and through doorways. Do not sprint or open lockers near the monster unless you are ready to run.

Run with Shift, crouch and crawl with C, slide with Shift + C, and toggle the flashlight with F. Crouching lowers your noise, crawling lets you fit under desks and through tight gaps, and sliding helps you dodge under obstacles during a chase. Stamina limits how long you can sprint, so manage it carefully.

Scream And Run currently has two maps: the School, where the Cat in the Hat hunts you, and the Mines, a dark underground map added in the September 2026 update where Dark Thomas the Train roams the tunnels. More maps have been teased by the developers on their roadmap.

Start with Escape mode to learn the core loop of collecting keys and unlocking the exit. Use Free Roam to explore the maps and memorize key spawns without pressure, then practice routes solo before jumping into co-op with friends. Hide And Seek is a great warm-up for stealth because hiding and silence matter more than speed.