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Halloween: The Game

On Halloween night, 1978, no one is safe from Michael Myers. Become the Boogeyman or fight back against the face of evil itself in Halloween.

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About this game

Developer description

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Take The Shape of Evil: Target, stalk, and terrorize the residents of Haddonfield as the iconic Michael Myers. Become a Hero of Haddonfield: Arm yourself with weapons and everyday household items to fend off the impending evil, alert the authorities, and rescue the innocent families of Haddonfield. Experience the Ultimate Horror Sandbox: An expansive array of dynamic map features, distinct gameplay systems, life-like NPC interactions, and player abilities elevates the horror sandbox like never before. Singleplayer Slashing: Immerse yourself in the haunting narrative events of "The Night He Came Home" through the eyes of Michael Myers in a standalone singleplayer story. Elevated Asymmetrical Multiplayer: Cooperate with up to four players as the Heroes of Haddonfield and face off against the one and only Michael Myers in unpredictable multiplayer matches unfolding within a living, breathing game world. It’s Halloween night, 1978, the unsuspecting families of the quiet suburban town of Haddonfield are making holiday preparations, and evil has made its way home.…

Player sentiment

What players actually say

All Steam reviews ↗
67%positive · Mixed
10.5K Steam reviews · Oct 28, 2026
“Every time I play as Michael, they scream at me, call me a loser, taunt me, and sometimes even start insulting my entire family tree. With all the rage they have, they make me feel like I’ve truly killed someone who was dear to them. 10/10, this game is really funny and makes you feel like a monster or a victim, de…”
Canarddivin

33.1h played · 264 helpful

Steam ↗
“This game is a PvE first experience, the more the community realizes that, the more people will be able to enjoy what the game has to offer. It is not meant to be similar to Dead By Daylight in gameplay. Illfonic is simulating the "Halloween" experience. Whether you're playing as Michael or a Civilian, you're meant…”
Trin

108h played · 1K helpful

Steam ↗
“This game reminds me of Friday The 13th The Game, the mechanics exactly the same like F13, and Dr Loomis instead of Tommy Jarvis LOL. Story mode it's really fun to play, but the grind for the cosmetics is crazy! One thing i don't like about this game is the animation, especially the running animation. They should'…”
CrazyBoy

105h played · 208 helpful

Steam ↗
“6 hrs in and I’m pretty mixed on this game so far, the gameplay can be fun when everything is working, but the game definitely feels like it needed more time before release. the optimization isn’t great, animations and movement can feel pretty janky and there’s a lot of little bugs that start adding up the longer yo…”
Mickey

52.8h played · 854 helpful

Steam ↗

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Media

Screenshots

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Images: IllFonic Publishing via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.

Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel LGA 1200+ / AMD AM4+ (Zen 2+)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1660+ / RX 590+ / Arc A770+ (1080p@30fps)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD/NVME Required

recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel LGA 1700+ / AMD AM5+
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3000 series / RX 7000 series (4k@30fps)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD/NVME Required

FAQ

Common questions

When was Halloween: The Game released?+

Steam lists the release date as Sep 8, 2026.

What platforms is Halloween: The Game available on?+

Windows

How is Halloween: The Game reviewed on Steam?+

Mixed — 67% of 10.5K steam reviews are positive, captured Oct 28, 2026.