
MAINTAINER
MAINTAINER is a 4-player asymmetric co-op survival horror game where one player becomes the traitor. Keep the lighthouse running, complete objectives, and survive relentless hunts as the traitor grows stronger throughout the match.
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MAINTAINER
MAINTAINER is a 4-player co-op survival horror game where one player becomes the traitor.
MATCH RULES
Before each mission begins, every player secretly selects a Match Rule. Once all choices are locked in, the selected match rules become active for the entire operation, changing the mission in unpredictable ways. Some strengthen the traitor, others aid the operators, while some completely alter how the night unfolds.
YOUR CREW ARRIVES AT THE LIGHTHOUSE TO BEGIN ANOTHER NIGHT SHIFT.
Keep the lighthouse operational by refueling the generator, repairing electrical failures, and fixing broken systems.
When night falls, one player is randomly chosen to become the traitor. Hunt down the crew before sunrise, while the survivors work together to keep the lighthouse running and escape by boat.
OPERATORS
Choose from multiple operators, each offering a different way to approach the night.
Unlock new operators through progression and expand your options as you play. However, survival comes with consequences. Losing an operator means losing access to them until they are purchased again.
Choosing who to bring into a match becomes a decision that carries risk.
TRAITORS
No two traitors are ever the same.
As the traitor, you can steal souls from operators and trade them for powerful skills and buffs throughout the match. Build your own ability loadout based on the situation and adapt your playstyle as the game progresses.
Some combinations enhance mobility, while others focus on tracking, hunting, aggression, or disrupting the operators' coordination.
Choosing when to spend your souls and which skills or buffs to unlock is the key to creating your own playstyle and making every match feel different.
FEATURES
4-player asymmetrical survival horror
Three operators face off against a powerful player-controlled traitor in intense, objective-based matches.One random player becomes the traitor every match
A random player transforms into a terrifying monster at the start of each game, ensuring every match feels different.Dynamic match rules
Every match begins with different match rules that change strategies and keep gameplay fresh.Randomized traitor skills and buffs
Collect souls and build a different set of abilities every game, forcing both sides to adapt.Multiple operators with unique playstyles
Pick from a roster of operators, each offering their own strengths and team utility.Keep the lighthouse operational
Gather resources, repair critical systems, and refuel the lighthouse before the traitor overwhelms the team.Steal souls to grow stronger
As the traitor, harvest souls from operators and exchange them for powerful skills and buffs during the match.Proximity voice chat
Communicate naturally with nearby teammates while distance and danger make every conversation count.Progression system
Unlock new operators as you continue playing.High replayability
Random traitor selection, dynamic match rules, randomized traitor skills and buffs, and multiple operators ensure no two matches play the same.A mix of cooperation, suspense, and relentless pursuit
Work together to survive while a player-controlled monster hunts you down.