Halloween: The Game

Halloween: The Game comes from developer IllFonic and publisher IllFonic Publishing, with Gun Interactive serving as co-publisher. The game released on September 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in Haddonfield on Halloween night in 1978, it puts players either behind Michael Myers’ mask or in the shoes of a resident trying to survive the night.

About the Game

The game splits into two distinct experiences built on the same world. A standalone single-player campaign lets players relive the events of the original 1978 film from Michael Myers’ perspective, narrated by Dr. Samuel Loomis across six chapters. Meanwhile, a 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer mode pits one player as Michael against four Heroes of Haddonfield trying to survive until dawn.

Unlike enclosed arena-style killer games, Haddonfield’s maps stay populated with active NPC residents who react to the threat around them. Heroes must scavenge weapons and household items, alert neighbors, and either call the authorities or follow preset escape routes. Michael, meanwhile, leans on stealth and a teleportation ability called Shape Jump to stalk victims. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game recreates late-1970s Haddonfield with cinematic lighting and motion capture from original Michael Myers performer Nick Castle.

Key Features

Standalone Story Mode: A six-chapter single-player campaign lets players experience Halloween night as Michael Myers himself. The mode reimagines the original film’s events from the killer’s perspective.
1v4 Asymmetrical Multiplayer: Four Heroes must scavenge, coordinate, and escape while one player hunts them as Michael Myers. Matches can also be played privately against AI.
Living Neighborhood NPCs: Maps are populated with reactive residents who alert authorities and respond to danger. This creates constantly shifting situations rather than a static arena.
Motion-Captured Authenticity: Original film performer Nick Castle contributed motion capture for Michael’s movement and kills. The result aims to match the character’s distinctive on-screen presence.

Games Like This

Similar Game	Key Difference	Best For
Dead by Daylight	Uses a similar 1-versus-many horror structure, but its killers rotate across many licensed and original characters instead of one film. Its maps are also more enclosed than Haddonfield’s open neighborhood.	Players who want variety across many horror icons rather than a single film’s setting.
Friday the 13th: The Game	Shares the same developer and a similar killer-versus-survivors format built around a classic slasher. However, its counselor objectives focus more on repair tasks than NPC coordination.	Fans of IllFonic’s earlier slasher formula looking for a similar feel.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre	Also adapts a classic horror film into asymmetrical multiplayer, though it splits its killer side into a full family rather than one figure. Its tone leans grittier and more claustrophobic.	Players who prefer a multi-killer team dynamic over a single stalking antagonist.

Game Details

Developer: IllFonic
Publisher: IllFonic Publishing, Gun Interactive (Co-Publisher)
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: September 8, 2026
Genre: Action, Horror, Survival
Price: $39.99 (Standard Edition), $59.99 (Digital Deluxe Edition)
Local/Online Co-op: Online multiplayer (1v4), PvP
Controller Support: Full controller support
Supported Languages: English, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Russian