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Midnight Murder Club is a multiplayer shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Velan Studios and was released on August 14, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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gameplay14 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Midnight Murder Club is a fun and unique party game that shines when played with friends, especially with the Wildcard mode adding variety to gameplay.
The Guest Pass feature allows one player to invite up to five friends for free, making it easy to gather a group without everyone needing to purchase the game.
The game's core mechanics of navigating in darkness with flashlights and proximity chat create hilarious and tense moments, enhancing the overall experience.

The requirement to sign into a PSN account is frustrating for many players, especially those who do not have access to PlayStation services or do not want to create an account.
The game suffers from a small player base, making it difficult to find matches outside of playing with friends, which can limit the overall experience.
Some players have reported technical issues, including network errors and performance problems, which detract from the enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
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The gameplay is praised for its unique concept and ability to create fun, tense moments, especially in multiplayer settings with friends. Players enjoy the simple controls and engaging mechanics that balance the hide-and-seek aspect, though some note a lack of polish and variety in game modes. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable and humorous, but concerns about a small player base and connectivity issues have been raised.
- “The core mechanic of trying to locate the other players while staying hidden yourself creates this tension that keeps everyone on edge in the best possible way.”
- “It offers multiple game modes to keep each round fresh, easy-to-understand controls, and an enjoyable gameplay loop that balances the hide-and-seek aspect well.”
- “Hilarious matches, fun VOIP interactions, unique gameplay, and the game 'works.' In and out of matches quickly, and seems quite polished.”
- “The mechanics conflict with each other entirely.”
- “While midnight murder club has some clever ideas and decent core gameplay, the lack of a player base makes it more likely that the game will be killed off before it can recover.”
- “The game struggles with a small player base, limited ways to learn its mechanics, and a PvE mode that quickly becomes repetitive.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to create hilarious moments, especially when played with friends. The combination of nerve-wracking situations and comedic interactions, particularly in chaotic environments, leads to non-stop laughter and memorable experiences. Overall, it is regarded as a fantastic party game that balances humor with suspense, making it a hit among players.
- “The amount of potential to create funny moments in any lobby, and the never knowing whether you are alone without risking your own life is such a great mechanic.”
- “My friends and I haven't stopped laughing since we started playing.”
- “The concept of navigating a pitch-black mansion with only a flashlight and revolver is both thrilling and hilariously chaotic.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant issues such as glitches, lag, and persistent network errors that hinder gameplay. While some users noted that the game runs well under certain conditions, the overall optimization is considered poor, leading to frequent crashes and matchmaking problems, particularly in early access. Despite these challenges, a few players still managed to enjoy the game, highlighting its potential when functioning properly.
- “Runs great, looks great when your light is on, and the game modes are surprisingly varied.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a very stable gaming experience.”
- “After nearly half an hour of troubleshooting, I still cannot get past the main menu.”
- “The room glitches and lags when people with bad ping host.”
- “Game is terribly optimized and generally quite buggy.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The monetization model of the game has been criticized for not aligning with player expectations, as it diverges from advertised gameplay and lacks customization options without microtransactions. Players express concern over the game's performance and low player count, indicating that the risky monetization strategy may not be paying off. Overall, there is a desire for game progression-based customization rather than additional costs.
- “Would like to see some customization, but only in-game progression based, no microtransactions please.”
- “Peak gaming, also no microtransactions (not yet at least)!”
- “The gameplay was not at all like what the advertisements made it seem like.”
- “Would like to see some customization, but only in-game progression based, no microtransaction fees.”
- “They took a risky monetization model, and I hope this pays off for them.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance and numerous bugs on PC. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and appreciate features like the guest pass, the overall consensus is that the game's optimization issues detract from its potential, especially when compared to the demo.
- “The performance is great, and the added value of the guest pass allows friends to join you as long as you are a full-fledged club member, making it worth the price of entry.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game runs on various systems, providing a smooth experience regardless of hardware.”
- “The developers have done an excellent job optimizing the game, ensuring that even players with lower-end PCs can enjoy it without significant performance issues.”
- “Looked like a good game with plenty of potential if it wasn't so badly optimized for PC.”
- “Game is terribly optimized and generally quite buggy.”
- “Performance is awful compared to the demo, and I don't know if PlayStation did any advertisement for this game because the player count is dead on day one.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as janky and poorly executed, likening the visuals to an asset flip. However, others appreciated the unique art style and aesthetic, highlighting the potential of the indie development behind it.
- “I saw the uniqueness in the cool art style and concept, and I was already intrigued and excited when I heard it was from an indie developer.”
- “I love the aesthetic of it, too.”
- “Janky, poorly made garbage that's fun for maybe 5 minutes with friends if you can get over the asset flip visuals, terrible netcode, and horrible floaty controls.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly engaging and lively, particularly enhanced by the use of proximity chat, which fosters a real party-like environment among players.
- “The game creates a vibrant party atmosphere, especially when using proximity chat.”
- “The immersive environment truly enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The atmospheric sound design and visuals pull you into the game world, creating a captivating experience.”
- “A real party atmosphere when using proximity chat.”

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Midnight Murder Club is a shooter game with horror theme.

Midnight Murder Club is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and PlayStation.

Midnight Murder Club was released on August 14, 2025.

Midnight Murder Club was developed by Velan Studios.

Midnight Murder Club has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Midnight Murder Club is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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