SPOOKWARE

SPOOKWARE

Released Aug 2021

Play through loads of hand-crafted fast-paced microgames based on horror tropes, explore the world of the afterlife and help the skelebros live their death to the fullest.

78% positive · 797 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Spookware originally launched in August 2021 as an episodic game, with Episode 1 included at launch and Episode 2 added as a free update in September 2022. The game had been planned for four episodes total, but on May 7, 2024, both the developer (Beeswax Games) and publisher (DreadXP) issued a joint statement confirming that development had ended with the first two episodes. The statement explained that the contract only guaranteed funding for Episodes 1 and 2, and after the game underperformed commercially, it wasn't financially viable to continue. The store page was updated at that time to explicitly state: "Development of Spookware has ended, and the game is in its final state." A follow-up statement on June 18, 2024 provided additional context: the rights to the Spookware IP have since returned to Beeswax Games, but the team is currently focused on a different project (No Players Online) and has made no commitments to return to Spookware. While Episodes 3 and 4 still appear as placeholders in the game's level select menu, the developers have been explicit that these will not be released. The most recent developer activity was a routine security patch on October 15, 2025. Spookware is a complete, playable game in its current form — it simply contains less content than originally envisioned.
Evidence
Follow-up statement clarifies that funding for Episodes 3 & 4 was never guaranteed in the original contract. Rights have returned to Beeswax Games, but the team is focused on their new game and has not committed to returning to Spookware.
news post · Jun 18, 2024 source development ending
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Store page explicitly states: 'Development of Spookware has ended, and the game is in its final state. Episodes 3 & 4 appear in the level select but are not planned for release.'
description · May 7, 2024 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
DreadXP
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Join the three skelebros -Lefti, Midi, and Righti- on a grand road trip through the cutesy world of the dead. After realizing they wasted their lives watching horror movies, they decide to embark on a big adventure.

Spookware contains a prologue and 2 episodes, each containing 3 chapters with their own area, microgames, mechanics, and story!

Note: Development of Spookware has ended, and the game is in it's final state. The Steam page reflects what is currently in the game, and though in the level select Episodes 3 & 4 appear, they are not planned for release. The game's content and the game itself is fully playable with all current content.

Meet all sorts of boney folk and get into heaps of trouble. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to solving a murder mystery on a cruise ship or starting a high school band to skip out on class.

Challenge yourself with a wide collection of blazing-fast microgames themed around horror tropes. Featuring over 90 microgames you're sure to get shaken to your bones!

Each game takes only a few seconds, so you'll have to use your wits to survive the onslaught of wildly different blood-curling games. From frantically decapitating some poor guy's head to filing your taxes, the horror never ends!

If you're feeling up to the challenge, try and beat every microgame at least once to add them to your collection. You can even remix them together in an ultimate endless mode that just keeps getting faster! Spooky!

Each microgame is carefully interwoven within the story. Each area features completely new gameplay mechanics to test your microgame skills. Even going as far as changing up control schemes!

One moment you'll be puzzling away at brain-teasing microgames with your mouse, another you'll be mashing your keys to the beat of rhythm-based microgames. Don't worry, the game has full controller support as well.

Spookware Includes:

  • 90+ hand-crafted, blood-pumping, horror-inspired microgames.

  • 2 episodes featuring an assortment of locations to explore in the land of the dead.

  • Play as 3 adorable skeleton brothers Lefti, Midi, and Righti.

  • Unique mechanics for every area, from rhythm to puzzle games.

  • Remix all your unlocked microgames for the ultimate challenge.

  • At least 7 skeleton puns.

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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