Halloween: The Game features asymmetric survival gameplay

Halloween: The Game is an asymmetric multiplayer horror game set in the atmosphere of the 1978 film. The gameplay features a 1-vs-4 format where one player takes on the role of Michael Myers, utilizing stealth and shadows to hunt, while four other players act as survivors in Haddonfield.

Survivors can attempt to warn townspeople, help families escape, and call the police to increase patrols. While Michael Myers is characterized as an unstoppable force, survivors can use environmental items and equipment to resist him and create opportunities to escape.

Players can unlock various character skins through specific gameplay achievements. For Michael Myers, skins such as 'Specter' are earned by completing 36 challenges, while the 'Clown' skin requires reaching Prestige 1 (level 100). Survivors like Eric, Rachel, Tanya, and Marcus can also unlock multiple outfits by completing personal challenges and specific chapter objectives.