Can you imagine an app that can read your mind and then make your strangest and most terrifying wishes come true? Well, that’s what Randonautica promises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this app gained great popularity after several users shared evidence of their experiences using it, which has not been pleasant for anyone.
In the videos circulated findings of wild animals, human bodies, strange women, bound men, and even unexpected discoveries of objects lost in time are shown. But that’s not all, some users also reported paranormal experiences such as ghost sightings or unexplainable phenomena, all allegedly resulting from the twisted thoughts of those seeking intense experiences.

And With All This, How Does Randonautica Work?
As detailed in the application’s description, it operates thanks to a combination of geolocation, random algorithms, and “the user’s mind to create personalized adventures”. The creators of Randonautica have openly told the public that their software can read the minds of those who download it and thus send them to stranger places to generate meaningful and unexpected experiences, based on intentions and emotions. So be careful what you wish for, imagine, or want, as you could suddenly find yourself running for your life in that place.
The Worst Cases With Randonautica
One of the most notorious cases, which even made it to the press, is the discovery of a group of young people who found a suitcase with a corpse after using Randonautica. According to the video they shared, they arrived at the dock of a beach, explored the area, and after several minutes, found an object that hid something terrible inside a black bag. After several jokes about what it could contain, the young people managed to open it and saw that there was a decomposing human body inside.

The second case is starring a young woman who, from the terror she experienced, without hesitation, deleted the app. It suggested she go deep into a forest, where she would find a wooden bridge that she had to cross carefully to reach the designated point. She saw nothing in this place, so she decided to return. On her way back, she saw a woman of terrifying appearance walking as if she were lost and disoriented. Suddenly, she hid behind one of the trees.
Filled with fear, you can see in the video how she starts to follow her and suddenly she appears in front of her. (Yes, we also jumped out of our seats). These are just some of the worst cases documented by Randonautica users. Many of them warn others not to use it and to delete it, as it could send you to distant places where your life is in danger.
“It’s unpredictable, you don’t know what you’ll find at the end of the journey. Be very careful what you wish for.”
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva.
