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Repair a failing space outpost, expose a disguised monster, or hunt the crew in a multiplayer sci-fi deduction game.
Released 12 Jun 2020
Expose a Hidden Monster
Disguise as a Crewmate
Repair the Outpost
An online multiplayer game about shapeshifting deception and betrayal! As a hapless, brave spaceman employed by The Company you'll work diligently to defend and be rescued from failing outposts, but not everyone around you is who they claim to be...
Developed by Geoff 'Zag' Keene, Deep Field Games · Published by Deep Field Games, New Blood Interactive
In the Shapeshifter mode, spacemen try to complete objectives and call for rescue while identifying a monster hidden among them. The monster can disguise itself as a crewmate and hunt the others; a traitor may also help it.
Crew members investigate suspicious behavior, work together, and use weapons and tools as they try to survive. Proximity voice chat means players can hear one another more clearly nearby, and matches take place across varied space locations.
Separate solo or co-op modes include a story campaign against insect enemies and a survival mode with progressively tougher waves. Players can also practice or add security-guard bots, and rank progression unlocks character customization and perks.
Players often enjoy the tense, chaotic social deduction, especially when playing with friends. Reviews also praise the comic mishaps, proximity chat, and the co-op story mode. A recurring caveat is that public lobbies are now difficult to find, which can make the multiplayer experience hard to access without a group.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 85 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 1–16 |
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| Multiplayer | Unfortunate Spacemen supports online PvP and online/LAN co-op. Shapeshifter mode supports up to 16 players per match. Story mode supports solo or co-op with up to 6 total players, and Survival mode supports solo or co-op with up to 10 total players. Bots can be used for practice or added to multiplayer matches. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod or Steam Workshop support is listed. One review cites lack of Workshop support as a limitation. No evidence is provided of multiplayer mods affecting supported player counts or modes. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
