Halloween: The Game

Halloween: The Game is an asymmetrical horror sandbox set in the suburban town of Haddonfield on Halloween night, 1978. Players can take the role of Michael Myers, also called The Shape, or one of the Heroes of Haddonfield. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and features non-player characters with life-like behaviour, dynamic map features and a range of distinct gameplay systems.

As Michael, players stalk and attack residents using shadows, stealth and a set of abilities. Townsfolk react to threats by calling the local authorities or fighting back, which gives Michael a reason to avoid detection. As a Hero, players warn residents of the danger and help them escape. Heroes can arm themselves with weapons and everyday household items. Convincing townsfolk and contacting the police leads to stronger and more thorough neighbourhood patrols. Heroes can also command NPCs and equip them with weapons to challenge Michael and create openings to escape.

The game offers two modes. The multiplayer mode is a 1v4 match in which up to four players cooperate as Heroes against one player controlling Michael. A standalone singleplayer story mode follows the events of “The Night He Came Home” from Michael’s perspective. Four new DLC items have recently been added on Steam.