Halloween: The Game Multiplayer: 1v4, Escapes, Detain
Match structure from IllFonic's Multiplayer Gameplay Overview (26 Mar 2026) and the 14 Jul dev stream; the escape and scoring details are from two early-access Civilian and Michael recordings and Steam threads dated 4-5 Sep 2026.
Modes
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online 1v4 matchmaking | One Michael, four Civilians, on one of four maps. Crossplay on. Duplicate Civilians allowed. |
| Private match | Up to five players with friends. Can be filled with AI. A solo private match only lets you play Michael (Steam post, 5 Sep). |
| Story mode | Singleplayer, Michael only, six chapters. See the story mode page. |
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What Michael is scoring
- Kill every resident (players and NPCs).
- Three random NPCs are Special Targets each match, marked on the minimap after a delay and worth far more points.
- In the PAX demo, more than 3,000 points was a Michael win; the full-game threshold has not been published.
What Civilians are scoring
- Find NPC residents, fill a convince meter, then tell them to escape, hide, call the police or follow you (max two followers).
- Every NPC or Civilian who escapes reduces Michael's score.
- Loot containers for weapons, distractions, keys and bolt cutters.
Escape routes
| Route | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Fence or storm-drain exits | Bolt cutters or a key; three steps (clear leaves, break lock, open). Michael can re-close them. |
| Police van | Police presence high enough that officers find evidence of killings; stays open for a limited time and is guarded by two officers in light. |
| Car | Battery, gas and keys; Michael's Blackout can stall it. Doors closed or van full means NPCs will not board. |
| Cellar doors | Break them open; limited uses (Steam reply, 5 Sep). |
After you die
- Dead Civilians spectate and can play a minigame to send teammates items (a shotgun in one recording).
- Reaching the radio can bring you back as Dr. Loomis or a Sheriff's Deputy, both armed.
- There is no revive; a Steam thread asking how to revive a teammate got a joke answer and no other.
Detaining Michael
Michael cannot be killed. With maximum police presence, enough damage, and a player controlling Loomis or an officer, he can be detained and sent back to Smith's Grove. Only one containment happened in the whole PAX demo, per IllFonic staff.
Tactics for either side are in the civilian guide and the Michael tips guide. Whether your friends on other platforms can join is on the crossplay page.
Multiplayer questions
How many players is Halloween: The Game?
Five per match: one Michael and four Civilians. Private matches also hold up to five and can be filled with AI.
Can I play against bots offline?
Private matches can use AI opponents. One early-access player notes a solo private match only allows playing Michael, so you cannot practise Civilian against a bot Michael alone.
How do you revive a teammate?
You do not. There is no revive; dead players spectate, send items, and can return as Loomis or a deputy via the radio.
Is there proximity chat?
Yes, confirmed on the July 14 dev stream.