Horror GamesNo. 5188 · The 2026 edition
Two New 'Halloween' Video Games in the Works from 'Evil Dead: The Game' Developers!
Get ready for more scares! The team behind 'Evil Dead: The Game' is bringing two brand-new 'Halloween' video games to life.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at bloody-disgusting.com.
The developers of 'Evil Dead: The Game' are working on two separate 'Halloween' video games. While details are scarce, fans of the horror franchise can expect new interactive experiences based on the iconic slasher series.
About this
A news report that Boss Team Games, the developers behind Evil Dead: The Game, are working on two new video games based on John Carpenter's classic slasher Halloween, with Carpenter himself involved in at least one title. It relays details shared by IGN, including a quote from Carpenter and comments from Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris, plus background on the franchise's video game history.
The list
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Halloween video game (title one)
One of two games in development by Boss Team Games based on John Carpenter's Halloween; one of the two is powered by Unreal Engine 5.
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Halloween video game (title two)
Second of two games in development by Boss Team Games based on John Carpenter's Halloween; developed alongside the franchise's producers.
Facts from the original
- IGN reported that Boss Team Games, the developers of Evil Dead: The Game, are developing two video games based on John Carpenter's classic slasher Halloween.
- One of the two titles will be powered by Unreal Engine 5.
- John Carpenter is said to be intimately involved with the new titles and is involved with at least one of the upcoming games.
- The games are being developed in conjunction with the producers of the Halloween franchise.
- The two new games are being developed in association with Compass International Pictures and Further Front.
- According to the official release shared by IGN, players will be able to relive moments from the film and play as classic characters from one of the most iconic and important horror films of all time.
- John Carpenter said: "As a huge gamer myself, I'm thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly."
- Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris said: "Everyone at Boss Team Games are huge fans of horror and Halloween obviously holds a special place in the hearts of all horror fans." and called working with iconic characters like Michael Myers and building on John Carpenter's original vision literally a dream come true.
- Steve Harris said Boss Team is thrilled and honored to be working with Malek Akkad and John Carpenter to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience fans of the movie and video games will love.
- No release dates or platforms have been announced for either title.
- It has been over 40 years since the Halloween franchise got its first and only video game, Wizard Video's game for the Atari 2600.
- Michael Myers, Laurie Strode and a Haddonfield map were added to Dead by Daylight more recently.
From the original
Bloody Disgusting reports that Boss Team Games, the studio behind Evil Dead: The Game, is developing two separate video games based on John Carpenter's Halloween, according to IGN. The games are being made in conjunction with the Halloween franchise's producers, with one powered by Unreal Engine 5, and are being developed in association with Compass International Pictures and Further Front. John Carpenter is said to be intimately involved with the titles and is quoted expressing excitement about bringing Michael Myers to life again and hoping to scare players. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called working with iconic characters like Michael Myers and building on Carpenter's original vision a dream come true, and thanked Malek Akkad and Carpenter. Players will reportedly be able to relive moments from the film and play as classic characters. No release dates or platforms were announced. The article notes it has been over 40 years since the franchise's first and only video game, Wizard Video's Atari 2600 title, and mentions that Michael Myers, Laurie Strode and a Haddonfield map were more recently added to Dead by Daylight.
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