A tense survival horror experience invites players to step inside. Will they make it back out?
What starts as a desperate break-in quickly spirals into something much worse in LAG KILLS, an upcoming indie survival horror game from DERANGED GAMES. Beginning May 1st, players will be able to jump into the game for the first time as public playtesting officially opens on Steam. Gamers can join the playtest by requesting access on Steam. Press and content creator keys are available.
At its core, LAG KILLS is about pressure. You’re not a hero, you’re someone trying to make ends meet, pushed into a risky burglary to cover your wife’s medical bills. But the house you’ve chosen isn’t empty. And once you’re inside, getting out won’t be simple.
The homeowner is always there. Watching. Listening.
Every sound you make, every door you open, every risk you take can turn a quiet job into a full-blown nightmare.
Break In. Stay Quiet. Survive.
Players will need to think fast and move carefully as they:
- Search for valuables while time and tension build
- Hide, sneak, and stay silent to avoid being caught
- React to an unpredictable AI that adapts to how you play
- Escape alone or team up with a friend in online co-op* (not available during playtesting)
- Yes… pet the cat (if you can survive long enough)
No two runs play out the same. The AI-driven threat reacts dynamically, turning even small mistakes into major consequences and keeping each attempt feeling fresh – and dangerous.
A First Look at the Chaos
The upcoming public playtest is the first chance for players to experience LAG KILLS firsthand. It’s an opportunity to explore the game’s core systems and see just how quickly a simple job can go wrong.
Whether you’re creeping through the house solo or panicking with a friend over voice chat, LAG KILLS is designed to create those “this went horribly wrong” moments players love to share.
Coming in 2026
LAG KILLS is currently in development and scheduled to release on Steam in 2026. Players can wishlist the game now and join the playtest starting May 1st to get an early taste of what DERANGED GAMES is building.
You can follow LAG KILLS and DERANGED GAMES through development by joining the Official Discord Server, as well as other social media accounts such as Twitter/X, BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram.
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