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Lobster Games · Published by Lobster Games
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
Out of the Shadows is a 2–4 player online co-op horror escape game. Explore unsettling locations, uncover their stories, solve cooperative and asymmetric puzzles, and survive the hostile inhabitants of places your team was never meant to enter.
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Unravel mysteries and outsmart ghosts in Out of the Shadows, where up to four players must work together or against each other in unsettling settings.
About this game
Out of the Shadows is a 2–4 player online cooperative horror escape game built around exploration, puzzles, tension and communication. Enter unsettling locations, uncover their stories, and find a way out after trespassing into places whose hostile inhabitants do not want you there.
Making too much noise, becoming isolated or losing focus can be fatal. Cooperation is not optional.
Progress depends on the group. Players may be separated, trapped or given different pieces of information. Guide teammates from a distance, communicate clues and coordinate actions to keep everyone moving.
Without teamwork, no one gets out.
Explore a large mansion and other disturbing locations. Each map has its own setting, escape-game storyline, puzzles and threats. Search the rooms, interact with the environment and piece together what happened there.
There is no inventory system. When an object matters, you handle it directly in the world: pick it up, move it, throw it or use it where the puzzle requires.
Count objects, decode strange symbols, manipulate light or use your voice. Some challenges split the team or give each player different information. One player may see the solution while another must act, or one may be trapped while teammates search for a way to free them.
The hostile inhabitants make it clear that your team does not belong there. Rich ambience, sound, lighting, unsettling environments and jump scares create sustained tension where separation and mistakes can be fatal.
Stay alert. You are not alone.
Can your team escape before it is too late?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bits / Windows 11 64 Bits
- Processor: i5-4460/AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon RX 470
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bits / Windows 11 64 Bits
- Processor: i7-7700K/Ryzen 1700
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Major Game Overhaul, Updated Demo Coming This August
Hi everyone, Thanks to everyone who played the demo and sent us feedback. We’ve reworked most of the game’s core systems around it, and the updated demo will showcase those changes. What is changing No inventory. Objects are handled directly in the world All interactive objects are physics-enabled Ragdoll physics Richer environments and ambience A stronger horror atmosphere, with more tension and jump scares More polish throughout the experience Demo update: end of August 2026 We plan to release the updated demo by the end of August 2026. It will include the overhaul described above. Full release target: Halloween 2026 The full game is close to complete. We’re aiming to release around Halloween 2026 and will announce the exact date once it is locked. Thanks for helping us improve the game. Lobster GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (Maitre Xion)AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank You for Your Feedback ! What’s Next for Out of the Shadows ?
Hello everyone,First of all, thank you to everyone who took the time to play the Out of the Shadows demo and share their thoughts. We’ve been really encouraged by the response and the discussions happening within the community.We’ve carefully reviewed your feedback and clearly identified areas where the game can grow stronger, particularly when it comes to atmosphere, tension, and interactions with the AI. These elements are at the heart of the experience, and we agree they deserve to be pushed further.After taking a short break, the team is now fully back to work and focused on improving these aspects without compromise. Our goal is to deliver a more immersive, darker experience, with stronger ambience and significantly more moments of fear.Out of the Shadows is still planned for release later this year, and we’re excited to show you how the game continues to evolve. Thank you again for your support, it truly helps shape the game.Stay in the shadows, The Out of the Shadows TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Maitre Xion)Community & EventsOfficial
Steam Next Fest is over & Roadmap check!
Steam Next Fest is over, thank you all! The festival has come to an end, and the results for Out of the Shadows are incredibly positive. Your feedback and enthusiasm are a huge motivation as we move forward with development.Some key numbers 🕹️ Demo downloads: 4,068 👥 Unique players who launched the game: 2,230Player breakdown:20% from Asia13% from the US10% from FranceOver 35% from Europe overallWhat we’ve learned Next Fest was a real success for us. Community feedback helped us identify two major areas for improvement:AccessibilityClearer & more cluesIn-game help systems to assist with puzzle solvingHorror & AtmosphereStronger emphasis on immersion and tension in upcoming levelsRoadmap 🗓️ Late June: Start of internal playtests to finalize Map 1 🛠️ July: Development of Map 2 begins 🚀 Full release planned: Q4 2025Thanks again for all your support!Read full article on Community Announcements (Maitre Xion)Community & EventsOfficial
We're taking part in the Steam Next fest!
We're excited to announce that we're part of Steam Next Fest!Jump into our multiplayer demo, now live on Steam, play solo or team up with up to 4 players!Don’t miss your chance to experience the game early. Check it out and let us know what you think!We have so much more in stock for the full release ! A couple of maps, more dynamic & unique gameplay features, asymmetric gameplay as well..! If you have an idea or want to share feedback, please reach out on our socials, we will be glad to hear from you !Read full article on Community Announcements (Maitre Xion)
