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Deadly Joy

Deadly Joy is a multiplayer horror game where Play Center employees must survive deadly missions. Cooperate or betray in challenges like Parkour, Basement, and Tower, while escaping terrifying mascots like Hugster and the CatBox.

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May 2, 2025
1 year and 91 days ago
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Mixed12 reviews41.7%

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About the Game

Deadly Joy is a multiplayer horror survival game where each player is a Play Center employee chosen to complete dangerous missions under the watchful eyes of the facility's eerie mascots. Between cooperation and betrayal, every choice matters…

  • Parkour 🏃‍♂️: A deadly obstacle course where only the smartest and fastest will reach the end. Hugster will be there to "guide" you, but will you help others or eliminate them to be the sole winner?

  • Tower 🏢: Escape a trap-filled tower crawling with CatBox, adorable yet deadly creatures. Cooperate… or eliminate your rivals before they do. And remember, Hugster might be lurking in the shadows.

    🔹 Bottom Basement

    A dark, maze-like underground level full of traps and secrets. Will you make it out alive, or become part of the darkness?

    🔸 Ringfall

    A circular arena suspended over the void. Fast-paced and unforgiving — one wrong move, and you’re gone.

    🔺 ParkourXL

    A massive parkour course that tests your agility, speed, and trust. Work together... or push others off.

    🔻 Infiltration

    A stealth-based mission where every sound could lead to your death. Hide, disable traps, and avoid the roaming mascots.

In Deadly Joy, every decision matters. Will you be an ally… or a traitor?

Cosmetic System

Personalize your experience with a wide range of cosmetic options! Unlock unique skins, outfits, and accessories to customize your character, Whether you prefer a bold, colorful look or something more sinister, our cosmetic system lets you express yourself your way.

No pay-to-win — cosmetics are purely for style and individuality!

Solo Adventure Synopsis:

In Deadly Joy, you play as a newly hired employee at the Play Center, still unfamiliar with the strict rules of the facility. During a routine patrol, an irresistible curiosity drives you to step through a door marked "Restricted Access." What was supposed to be a harmless exploration quickly turns into a nightmare.

Lost in the forbidden zones, you uncover the hidden side of the Play Center: abandoned corridors, forgotten experimental rooms, and mascots twisted by secret experiments. In this place where the lights flicker and the shadows seem to move on their own, your sole objective becomes clear: survive.

To escape this mechanical nightmare, you'll have to search for clues, unlock hidden passages, solve puzzles, and above all, avoid the deranged mascots that roam the halls, drawn to every noise. Every mistake could be fatal, and every decision could bring you closer—or further—from freedom.

In this silent labyrinth, your greatest enemy might not be the monsters... but fear itself.