Video Horror Society

Early access since Jul 2022

Choose between good and evil and fight for your life in Video Horror Society, a thrilling 4v1 asymmetric action tribute to the 1980s horror era-- where small town teens face off against terrifying monsters brought to life from the aisles of a 1980s video store.

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On June 9, 2023, Hellbent Games announced that Video Horror Society would be shut down and removed from Steam and Epic Games on September 8, 2023. The developer cited a failure to achieve the commercial success needed to cover operating costs. As part of the wind-down, they transitioned from dedicated servers to peer-to-peer matchmaking, removed DLC and cosmetic bundles from stores, and announced a complete end to live services. The game is no longer purchasable on Steam, confirming it has been delisted as announced.

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Hellbent Games announced the shutdown of Video Horror Society, with removal from Steam and Epic Games set for September 8, 2023, citing inability to cover costs. Live services would be wound down over the following three months.

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The game has no purchase options available, confirming it has been removed from sale on Steam.

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Developer

Hellbent Games

Publisher

Hellbent Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Something Evil has arrived in the video store...

Abominations once confined to video store cassettes have escaped the tape and transformed into deadly reality. Experience pulse-pounding 4v1 combat amidst neon-soaked cinematic labyrinths where power shifts unpredictably between Good and Evil, but always ends in a fight-to-the-death climax fit for the silver screen.

Monsters follow a script that calls not only for death, but total domination. Be you the Werewolf-- brutal and swift, or the Doll Master-- creeping and conniving, you are designed to feast on fear, terrorizing your teenage prey relentlessly.

Teens scramble to flip the script with weapons fueled by ancient Stigma-- Burn, Shock, Curse, and Purify-- that extinguish Evil. Blast monsters with a faceful of Flame and Fury, dish out a killer jolt from your Raygun or RC Flyer, swing Cursed Swords and cast curses, and harness the glory of a Holy Slingshot or Cross.

Video Horror Society bleeds 80s horror, and if you’re not careful, you will too.

Fight Back or Die

The monsters of Video Horror Society are a tribute to over the top 80s horror where anything goes. From a classic Werewolf to the sinister Doll Master, fight as a growing roster of grotesque, ferocious, and lethal creatures. As a Teen, craft and master a variety of single use and limited fuel weaponry for a shot at turning the tables on the monster. There is no escape, so you must fight to survive.

Movie Magic

Each level is hand-crafted and designed for the ultimate cinematic showdown. Explore classic and fantastical cinematic locales, from decrepit hotels to top-secret research facilities.

Hero’s Journey

Each character has a skill tree full of unique perks and custom cosmetics along their personal path to becoming the ultimate hero or villain.

Celebrate Creativity

Showcase your own style from head to toe in colorful costumes and vivid variants that celebrate the freedom of the 80’s video era. Become the ultimate Video Horror Society fan as you collect an entire shelf of movies full of challenges that reveal hidden lore and reward themed cosmetics.