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Banish 9 to 5

A 2D PvP asymmetric multiplayer party game of mischief, pranks, and unexpected turnarounds. Four Spirits cause chaos while a lone Banisher banishes them down. Getting banished doesn’t mean it’s over — you turn into a Banisher and chase your old teammates.

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About the Game

A 2D PvP asymmetric multiplayer party game of mischief, pranks, and unexpected turnarounds. 

  • Four Spirits cause chaos while a lone Banisher banishes them down. 

  • Getting banished doesn’t mean it’s over — you turn into a Banisher and chase your old teammates.

What does the game offer?

  • Facing variable odds of losing or gaining teammates.

  • A chaotic and fun experience of messing with, annoying, pranking, and trolling friends or party members.

DEATH is not the END

  • Death is replaced by changing role and shifting objectives.

  • When a Spirit is banished by a banisher, it will turn into a banisher and chase the old teammates.

  • Active gameplay throughout the game.

Asymmetric Gameplay

  • Starts as 1v4 and the game’s asymmetry shift further during the course of the game.

  • Distinct abilities and play styles based on player’s role.

Character Identity

  • Diverse and Distinct character roster.

  • Each character has their own unique set of abilities and play style.

  • Characters offer creative skill expression.

Environmental Interactions

  • Environments offer both sides plenty of interactive options to stir up chaos.

  • Spirits have traps, mischief objects, mirrors to teleport, and hiding spots.

  • Banishers have loadout box, security cameras, and many more.