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Nine trapped players hide their allegiances, complete escape tasks, and hunt or mislead rivals in a social-deduction horror match.
Released 14 Sep 2023
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Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Infected, investigate as the Innocent, or create mayhem as the Cursed. Trapped with friends and strangers: who can you trust to help you escape?
Developed by World Makers · Published by World Makers
Nine subjects enter a ritual, divided among the Innocent, Infected, and Cursed. Players do not know who shares their allegiance, so they must judge whom to trust while trying to escape or stop others from escaping.
Innocent players complete tasks around each site to work toward an escape. The Infected and Cursed pursue different goals, while players use discussion, deception, and tools to identify threats, survive, or disrupt rival plans.
Tasks also unlock access to a shop with investigative, offensive, and defensive items. Rituals take place across five locations with different layouts and tasks; players can also climb competitive ranks, level up characters, and customize their appearance.
Positive comments most often describe the game as entertaining with a coordinated group of friends, where hidden allegiances, bluffing, and betrayals make rounds tense and funny. Some players also enjoy the concept, the variety of roles and items, and the presentation. These favorable impressions sit alongside frequent criticism of public lobbies and comparisons with Deceit 1.
Deceit 2 is the online action PvP experience where your capacity for trust and deception are put to the test. Join an ancient Ritual run by a twisted Game Master, claim your Role and work out how you can Escape. Do you have the skills to work out who’s with you and who’s against you?
Three Teams go head-to-head; the Innocent, Infected and Cursed. However, nobody knows who is on their team and therefore: trust no one. Team up when it suits you, lie when it doesn't, and survive however you can. Every decision shapes how the nightmare unfolds, making every Ritual a unique story to tell.
The Ritual plays out across 5 unique locations, each steeped in atmosphere and danger. Each Ritual Site offers distinct layouts, challenging Tasks, and ultimately requires varied strategy if you're wanting to Escape before being Banished.
Around the Ritual Site you'll find Tasks which the Innocent must complete in order to Escape. The completion of these Tasks also unlock Items for the group at the Shop. Choose from Investigative, Offensive and Defensive tools which multiply the chaos, making each visit back to the Shop highly impactful.
Climb the Ranks and prove your dominance in competitive play. You'll be rewarded in your skills by unlocking exclusive rewards. Rise through Seasonal Leaderboards and challenge the strongest opponents to become a true Master of Deceit.
Participate as 1 of 9 Subjects trapped within the Ritual. Find your favourite, collect unlocks for them through Level Ups and customise their look inside the Collection.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 10 |
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| Players | 6–9 |
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| Multiplayer | Deceit 2 is an online multiplayer social deduction horror game with PvP and cross-platform multiplayer. Matches support up to 9 players, with players divided into three opposing teams: Innocent, Infected, and Cursed. Reviews also mention public matchmaking, parties, lobbies, private/custom games, proximity voice chat, and competitive ranked/leaderboard elements. |
| Multiplayer & mods | One review mentions in-game moderators banning players for suspected teaming. No evidence of gameplay mod support or multiplayer modding features is provided. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 6 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
