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Sketchy's Contract

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

A 1-8 player co-op sci-fi looter horror game that takes place on a mysterious asteroid belt where players must complete contracts by traveling to exotic planets to kill creatures, find loot, and/or farm planetary materials that they must return to an ominous figure named Sketchy.

What works

  • Strong cooperative multiplayer with up to 8 players
  • Engaging progression and customization systems
  • Varied and visually appealing planets and environments
  • Active and responsive solo developer
  • Fun mix of horror, combat, and humor

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and technical issues due to early access
  • Steep difficulty curve for solo players
  • Limited map variety currently
  • Occasional lag in multiplayer for non-hosts
  • Certain mechanics like claw machines can feel frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Deep Rock Galactic

  • Dungeon Defenders II

  • Backrooms Society

  • PULSAR: Lost Colony

  • ATLYSS

  • Pratfall

More competitive

Games that feels like Sketchy's Contract but with more competition against others

  • Final Exam

  • Vellum

  • Onirism

  • Orcs Must Die! 2

  • Cursed Companions

  • BrainBread 2

More intense

Games that feels like Sketchy's Contract but with a more intense feel

  • GTFO

  • CRYO

  • Lethal Company

  • Knights End

  • Sker Ritual

  • PIT OF GOBLIN

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Last update: 21/08/2026