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On Halloween night in Haddonfield, stalk residents as Michael Myers or help civilians protect their neighbors and escape.
Released 08 Sep 2026
Stalk as Michael
Hide Key Residents
Arm Townsfolk
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.
Developed by IllFonic · Published by IllFonic Publishing, Co-Publisher: Gun Interactive
Set in Haddonfield on Halloween night in 1978, the game lets players take the role of Michael Myers or a Hero of Haddonfield. A standalone single-player story follows Michael through events surrounding “The Night He Came Home.”
In asymmetric multiplayer, one player hunts as Michael while up to four others play Heroes. Michael uses stealth, shadows, and abilities to stalk residents and build his threat; the town’s residents can call authorities or fight back.
Heroes search for supplies, protect residents, and help them hide or escape using different routes. They can gather weapons and household items, contact the police, and command or equip NPCs. Challenges and progression offer rewards such as cosmetics.
The supplied reviews are divided, but players who enjoy the game often praise the experience of stalking as Michael—watching, disappearing, and choosing when to strike—and the contrast with civilians who protect residents, organize escapes, and sometimes fight back. Reviewers also highlight the Haddonfield atmosphere and describe the chaotic multiplayer as fun, especially with friends. Some appreciate the town-focused objectives as a different approach to asymmetrical horror, though these positives are frequently weighed against complaints about the game’s condition and balance.
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. Take The Shape of Evil as Michael Myers or save your neighbors as a Hero of Haddonfield in Halloween, the ultimate asymmetrical horror sandbox.
As Michael, players wear the mask, become the Boogeyman, and stalk innocent residents with relentless obsession. Utilizing a nightmarish array of abilities, Michael leverages shadows and stealth to satisfy his bloodthirst. This doesn’t mean Haddonfield is going down without a fight. Frightened townsfolk will call the local authorities and even fight back when threatened, incentivizing Michael to avoid detection. And for the first time ever, fans of the transformative original film will have the option to witness the haunting narrative events surrounding "The Night He Came Home" through the eyes of Michael Myers in a standalone singleplayer story mode.
As a Hero of Haddonfield, it’s your job to alert the residents of Haddonfield to the impending evil and help them escape before falling victim to Michael’s unyielding pursuit. In dynamic and ever-changing 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer matches, hero players must arm themselves with everyday household items, weapons, and knowledge to combat an unpredictable and unkillable enemy. Convincing townsfolk and contacting the police will lead to increasingly powerful and thorough neighborhood patrols. To even the odds, you can command and equip NPCs with weapons to outsmart or even overpower The Shape, providing precious windows for escape.
This immersive horror sandbox is powered by Unreal Engine 5 to deliver engaging and dynamic gameplay systems, life-like NPCs, hauntingly realistic visuals, cinema-quality lighting, and endless scares for you and your friends. Asymmetrical horror comes home in Halloween.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 50 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
