NightSpawn

Overview

NightSpawn is a free-to-play multiplayer horror game that blends escape-room puzzles with survival gameplay. Designed for co-op sessions, competitive team modes, and asymmetric hunts, the game drops players into large, unpredictable maps where logic, timing, and teamwork all play a role in making it out alive.

You can play solo or with up to four players in different modes, including standard co-op escape scenarios, a 2v2vAI puzzle race, and a 4v1 mode where one player becomes the monster. Each map is procedurally generated and filled with challenges like locked rooms, environmental hazards, and a hostile creature tracking your every move.

Gameplay and Features

NightSpawn focuses on co-op puzzle-solving and survival horror. Each match drops players into a procedurally generated environment where you’ll need to find clues, unlock hidden paths, and work together to escape. Puzzles are central to the experience, often requiring teamwork and quick thinking, especially with a relentless monster on the hunt. The locations shift every session, from abandoned subways to creepy carnivals, making sure no two runs feel the same.

Players can customize their characters and adjust loadouts between matches. A Tarot Card system lets you change the conditions of each round, adding challenges like limited visibility or rare rewards for optional objectives. It’s a mix of strategy, communication, and pressure that makes every match feel fresh while keeping the focus on survival and problem-solving.

Game Modes

• 4-Player Co-op Escape: Team up with three other players to complete puzzles and escape while being hunted by an AI monster. Communication and task management are key.

• 2v2vAI Puzzle Race: Two teams compete to solve puzzles in mirrored environments. The first team to finish gets the win, but both groups still have to deal with the roaming AI.

• 4v1 Hunter Mode: One player takes control of the monster. The others try to escape. It's a more competitive mode focused on stealth and timing.

How to Get Started

NightSpawn is still in active development, with limited playtest sessions available through the game's official Discord. The team recently announced that the project has joined the Somnia Dream Catalyst program, which supports promising games in early stages. For the latest updates and access to upcoming alpha tests, you can follow NightSpawn on Twitter and join the community on Discord.