Lost Scream Multiplayer Game Surfaces From Massive Steam Data Leak
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A playable build of an unannounced, asymmetrical multiplayer Scream game developed by Fatshark has surfaced online following a massive Steam data leak.
A playable build of an unreleased, asymmetrical multiplayer Scream game has surfaced following a massive data leak that dumped years of Valve's historical files online. Originally spotted by Kotaku and highlighted by community members on social media, the unannounced project appears to have been in development by Fatshark. The gameplay loop tasked one player with stepping into the iconic shoes of Ghostface while others scrambled to collect evidence, bearing a striking structural resemblance to the asymmetrical horror hits we know today.
The project likely dates back to around 2011 to coincide with the release of Scream 4, positioning the concept well ahead of the asymmetrical multiplayer boom later popularized by Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th. Dedicated fans digging through the leaked files have even managed to boot up a working multiplayer match using custom emulation tools, offering a fascinating glimpse into an alternate timeline for licensed horror gaming. IGN reports that while the game was never officially finished or released, the discovery highlights how much gaming history remains hidden in unreleased builds.
This archival find arrives at an interesting moment for horror fans, especially as the genre continues to dominate streaming platforms and community lobbies alike. With asynchronous multiplayer games remaining a staple of social gaming nights, a modern adaptation of this concept could find a massive audience if rightsholders ever decide to revisit the franchise. As data mining and preservation efforts continue to unearth lost media from the digital age, finds like this remind us just how much unreleased history is waiting to be uncovered.
Tags: Gaming History, Horror, Multiplayer, Steam, Data Leak
Original article: IGN South Africa