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Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2020

Should you play it?

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals is a multiplayer horror party game with multiple modes where players take on the role of monsters or mortals from Dark Deception's universe (and other universes) and fight for soul shards in nightmarish mazes!

What works

  • Fun and unique multiplayer gameplay
  • Varied characters and abilities
  • Engaging horror atmosphere
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Good value with free content and dlcs

Things to keep in mind

  • Small and inactive playerbase causing long queue times
  • Some balancing issues with characters and abilities
  • Bugs and technical glitches reported
  • Lack of bots for matchmaking
  • Repetitive gameplay over time

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II

  • Marvel Rivals

  • Get Stuffed!

  • Cat Warfare

  • Marathon

  • Unfortunate Spacemen

Less dominating

Games that feels like Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals but with less domination over others

  • Blood Typers

  • The Outlast Trials

  • It Has My Face

  • Final Exam

  • PERISH

  • Onirism

Less competitive

Games that feels like Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals but with less competition against others

  • Malum

  • Labyrinthine

  • FOREWARNED

  • Lethal Company

  • Subterror

  • Backrooms: Extractions

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Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Domination, Competition.

Last update: 21/08/2026