Haunted Heist officially launches on October 12, 2026, on PC via Steam. Developed and published by independent studio autotroph games, the title is a round-based asymmetrical PvP horror party game designed for 3 to 8 players.
The game combines cooperative extraction mechanics with deceptive party-horror tools, dropping players into procedurally generated mansions where a team of Heisters attempts to extract loot while rival Tricksters sabotage them from the dark.
Haunted Heist Release Date and Launch Schedule
The confirmed release date for Haunted Heist on Steam is October 12, 2026. While early community discussions during early testing referenced a tentative summer window, developer updates and store listings finalized October 12, 2026, as the official launch date.
Before its full release, autotroph games hosted several public development phases, including a Steam Next Fest playable demo starting in late February 2026, an update patch (v1.1.0) in March 2026, and community beta playtests organized through their Discord server.
Launch Week Discord Exclusive
Players who join the official autotroph games Discord server can claim an exclusive Trickster cosmetic during launch week. The reward, an in-game skin inspired by DLSS 5, can be redeemed between October 12 and October 19, 2026.
Supported Platforms and Steam Deck Performance
Haunted Heist is available digitally on PC through Steam (App ID: 4024440). The developer has confirmed day-one compatibility across desktop operating systems and handheld PC hardware:
- Windows PC: Full support for Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). The game offers both Vulkan (default) and DirectX 12 launch options.
- macOS: Native support running on macOS 12 Monterey or higher, supporting both Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) and 64-bit Intel Core processors.
- Steam Deck: Verified through Proton compatibility layer on SteamOS. The developers noted performance stays within the 30–60 FPS range on default settings.
- Controller Support: Full controller support is integrated, including native mapping for Xbox, PlayStation DualShock, and DualSense controllers.
Console releases for PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch have not been confirmed in official developer announcements.
Gameplay: Heisters vs. Tricksters
Each match in Haunted Heist features 3 to 8 players split into two asymmetrical sides battling over procedural mansion layouts.
The Heisters
Heisters operate as an extraction team tasked with finding hidden gems scattered throughout the mansion and safely bringing them back to the safe room before the round timer expires.
- Survival Tools: Heisters carry a handgun, a flashlight, illumination flares, and defibrillators to revive fallen allies.
- Resource Management: Players must monitor their battery life and conserve limited ammunition.
- Communication: The team relies on in-game proximity voice chat to stay coordinated. Sticking close together prevents players from being isolated and eliminated.
- Powerups: Scattered boosts throughout the rooms restore depleted resources or upgrade equipment performance.
The Tricksters
Tricksters are supernatural defenders whose objective is to disrupt, harass, and eliminate all Heisters before the extraction is complete.
- Stealth and Disruption: Tricksters utilize night vision, active invisibility, and shadow ambush strikes.
- Psychological Sabotage: Tricksters can mute Heister players, swap player voices, modulate their own speech, or take on disguises that mimic Heister appearances.
- Cooldown Abilities: All Trickster tools function on timed cooldowns, requiring careful timing to ambush Heisters without being spotted or targeted with gunfire.
PC System Requirements
Haunted Heist features low storage demands at 2 GB, but proximity voice chat requires an active microphone connection for team communication.
| Hardware Component | Minimum Requirement (Windows) | Recommended Requirement (Windows) | Minimum Requirement (macOS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Apple Silicon M1 / Intel Core i5 or i7 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD RX 570 (4 GB) / Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) | Apple M1 (7-core / 8-core integrated GPU) |
| Graphics API | DirectX 12 or Vulkan | DirectX 12 or Vulkan | Metal / Native macOS |
| Available Storage | 2 GB space | 2 GB space | 2 GB space |
Players targeting ULTRA settings at 1440p or 4K resolutions on Windows require a graphics card with 8 GB or more VRAM, such as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Languages and Accessibility Features
To accommodate international lobbies, Haunted Heist includes interface localization for 12 confirmed languages on Steam:
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- French
- German
- Spanish (Spain)
- Spanish (Latin America)
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Russian
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
Audio voice lines and in-game callouts are primarily in English. Accessibility options included at release feature custom audio volume sliders, stereo separation, camera comfort adjustments, color alternative filters, and gameplay settings playable without timed inputs or quick-time events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact release date for Haunted Heist?
Haunted Heist releases worldwide on October 12, 2026.
How many players can play Haunted Heist together?
Matches support flexible party sizes between 3 and 8 players in round-based online multiplayer.
Does Haunted Heist work on Steam Deck?
Yes. The developer confirmed that Haunted Heist runs via Proton on SteamOS with performance ranging between 30 and 60 FPS on default graphic presets.
Can you play Haunted Heist on Mac?
Yes. The game officially supports macOS systems running macOS 12 Monterey or newer on Apple Silicon M1 chips and compatible 64-bit Intel processors.
Does Haunted Heist require a microphone?
While not strictly mandatory for game execution, an active microphone is strongly recommended by the developers because proximity voice chat and voice-swapping mechanics are core elements of the gameplay.
