Killer Inn: Square Enix unveils a thrilling multiplayer assassin game
Square Enix has introduced Killer Inn, a new asymmetric multiplayer game where the hunter can become the hunted.
Killer Inn is one of the biggest surprises of Summer Game Fest 2025, marking the debut of a new IP from Square Enix. This action-mystery multiplayer game pits players against each other in a deadly battle of deception. Depending on your role, you’ll either need to unmask the assassins or eliminate the victims.
Hunt or be hunted: how Killer Inn works
The game features two opposing teams:
- Wolves (assassins) – They know their targets and must eliminate them.
- Lambs (victims) – They don’t know who the Wolves are, but they’re armed and dangerous.
Weapons range from knives and axes to pistols and shotguns, meaning reckless aggression isn’t always the best strategy.
Killer Inn blends social deduction mechanics (similar to Among Us) with third-person shooter gameplay (akin to Gears of War). Each match supports up to 24 players, making strategy and deception crucial.
Investigate, deceive, and survive
To identify the Wolves, Lambs can examine corpses for clues like hair samples, fingerprints, and blood stains.
Additional mechanics include:
- Cover-based combat, using the environment for protection.
- Looting weapons and armor.
- Stealing from other players.
- Hand-to-hand combat.
- Inventory management and item trading with NPCs.
The game takes place entirely within the inn, which features hidden rooms, secret passages, and varied environments to keep matches unpredictable.
Platform availability and future plans
Killer Inn is currently confirmed only for Steam, with no release date or console versions announced yet.
It’s unclear whether the game will be free-to-play or a paid title, but Square Enix is offering beta sign-ups for Steam users. Given the crowded multiplayer market, Killer Inn faces an uphill battle, but its unique blend of deduction and action could make it stand out.
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