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The Masquerade

You and your friends are invited to die! The Masquerade is a murder party game from 2 to 8 players where you're simultaneously a target and a hunter. Impersonate NPCs to hide from your hunter, while gathering enough clues to unmask and eliminate your target.

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September 22, 2025
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About the Game

The Masquerade is a murder party game for 2 to 8 players. 

Everyone is both a target and a hunter, blend in with NPCs to avoid suspicion, while collecting clues to unmask and eliminate your target before your hunter gets you.

Your goal: collect as many coins as possible before the round ends. Earn coins by eliminating your target or your hunter.

  • Blend in with NPCs to avoid suspicion.

  • Explore the map and arm yourself with deadly weapons; crossbows, dynamite, daggers, the choice is yours!

  • Identify your target among the crowd, sneak close, and strike before your hunter strikes you.

  • Uncover the manor’s secrets and hidden rooms.

Features

  • Customizable games: Adjust maps, scoring rules, and timers to suit your group’s style.

  • Play with friends: Host your own private server and enjoy tense, hilarious matches together.

  • 2 Maps: The Manor & The Garden

  • 2 Game Modes: Standard (Free-for-all) & Team vs Team

  • Cosmetics: 8 unlockable masks & 8 unlockable faces