Project: Mist

Project: Mist

Early access since May 2026

Explore a strange island in this open-world survival horror. Use the Gravity Gun to manipulate objects and enemies, build a moving train base, fight giant creatures, catch critters, upgrade your gear, and uncover the dark secrets hidden within its abandoned facilities. Play alone or with friends.

72% positive · 322 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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Content Planned

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Evaluation

Project: Mist launched into Early Access on May 19, 2026, after three years of development by Chicken Launcher's 16-person team. The game is actively in development with a strong and consistent update cadence since launch. On July 9, 2026, the developer published a full roadmap committing to "double the amount of content currently available," specifically promising a completely new zone, four new facilities, four new questlines, four new bosses, four new enemy types, and additional major gameplay systems. The developer noted that much of this content was already in an advanced stage at the time of the announcement. Since the roadmap was published, the developer has continued delivering on their stated 4–6 week cadence for major updates. On August 6, 2026 — the most recent major update — they shipped the "Gravity Gun Madness Update," which added a new Crawler boss, a reworked Gravity Gun progression system with new combat mechanics, and a completely redesigned cooking system. This follows the first major update on June 25, 2026 (Night Raids and Base Defence), which introduced the night raid system, fast travel, new weapons, and expanded building. The developer has maintained smaller patches every 1–2 weeks throughout Early Access alongside these larger content drops. Their last communication was on August 6, 2026. The roadmap's full scope — including the new zone, the remaining facilities, questlines, bosses, and enemy types — remains ahead. The game is clearly mid-way through its Early Access development cycle.
Evidence
7th patch (Gravity Gun Madness Update) shipped: new Crawler boss, overhauled Gravity Gun with new progression tree, redesigned cooking system, and numerous fixes. Described as the biggest gameplay update yet.
news post · Aug 6, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer published a full roadmap committing to double the game's current content, including a new zone, four new facilities, four new questlines, four new bosses, and four new enemy types. Developer noted much of this is already in an advanced stage of development.
news post · Jul 9, 2026 source content planned
high

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Details

Publisher
Chicken Launcher
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Experience an open-world survival horror

Jump in and face the consequences of your actions as you fight to survive in a harsh, unpredictable world.
Every decision has impact, and mistakes can cost you progress, resources, or your life.

Play solo or in seamless 1-4 Player CO-OP

Take on a story-driven campaign alone or with friends, adapting your strategy to survive together.
Coordinate roles, share resources, and react in real time as situations escalate.

Explore a remote island and massive facilities

Venture across an open world filled with abandoned, mysterious facilities, strange ecosystems, and hidden threats.
Each location introduces new challenges, from environmental hazards to unexpected encounters.

Encounter giant creatures and unique bosses

Prepare, adapt, or run. Every encounter tests your planning, skill, or teamwork.
Learn behavior patterns, exploit weaknesses, and use the environment to survive.

Fight using physics with the Gravity Gun

Use the Gravity Gun to move objects, control space, and turn the environment into a weapon.
Grab, throw, and manipulate enemies or debris to create your own solutions in combat and traversal.

Build and expand a moving train base

Your base is always on the move. Upgrade, fortify, and defend it as you push deeper into the island.
Customize its layout and defenses to support your playstyle and survive increasingly dangerous areas.

Upgrade your gear and adapt your character

Improve your equipment, unlock new capabilities, and adjust your playstyle to survive different threats.
Your build shapes how you explore, fight, and handle increasingly complex situations.

Craft, farm, hunt, and experiment to survive

Gather resources, cook, and craft weapons and tools to stay alive.
Hunt wildlife, catch strange bugs and small creatures, and cook them to gain unusual bonuses that can shift your strategy.

Last evaluated Sep 8, 2026
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