October Night Games

Released: Oct 29, 2020
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Last updated: 16 Sep 2026, 01:47 GMT

Updates & announcements

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02 Mar 2022Developer post
Developers of this game condemn the unjust Russian war against Ukraine
We are probably breaking some unwritten rules of Steam with this post. But who cares if all rules in the world are already broken? On February 24. The Russian army, rushed by a psychopathic dictator, began the full-scale war against the independent and democratic republic of Ukra
13 Oct 2021Developer post
Some minor improvements in preparation for the Halloween
We updated the game's save system and fixed some visual bugs. Some players reported a rare bug, which may occur under Windows if you damage your save-files. If you accidentally press Alt-F4 or restart your computer during saving, it may cause a fatal low-level error when you try
03 Jun 2021Developer post
Updates and bug fixes
First (but not last!) summer update. We updated the French localization! The ingredient lines on the map now come in three colors: the darkest for the ingredients that you already have, brighter for the new ingredients, and the brightest for the ingredients you need for the curre
First (but not last!) summer update.

We updated the French localization!
The ingredient lines on the map now come in three colors: the darkest for the ingredients that you already have, brighter for the new ingredients, and the brightest for the ingredients you need for the current ritual.
We improved the algorithm of event occurrence in locations, and fixed a bug that occasionally prevented the intertexts from appearing.
Bigger changes are coming!
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08 May 2021Developer post
Combat-related bugfixes
We have fixed vulnerability-based attacks by NPC (previously, they did not cause damage, which made the hunters, who should be the most dangerous enemies, almost powerless, sorry about that). We made some visual and text-related improvements to the combat and character screen. Va
We have fixed vulnerability-based attacks by NPC (previously, they did not cause damage, which made the hunters, who should be the most dangerous enemies, almost powerless, sorry about that).
We made some visual and text-related improvements to the combat and character screen.
Vampire's ability can now save you from being bedridden in combat. Even your health dropped to zero, you still might have a slight chance to recover by drinking blood.
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03 May 2021Developer post
Bugfix 03.05.2021
Bugfix: – Combat Screen Bug, which caused the combat to freeze while retreating fixed – Multiplayer "black map" bug fixed Improvements: – Madame Mandilip Dolls' combat animation improved – Ukrainian localization updated
29 Apr 2021Developer post
Bugfixes for Walpurgis Night
Patch notes: Fixed: permanent death in Halloween and Walpurgis Night modes, now it works for real no "October" in spring anymore multiplayer settings issues
Patch notes:
Fixed:
permanent death in Halloween and Walpurgis Night modes, now it works for real
no "October" in spring anymore
multiplayer settings issues
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28 Apr 2021Developer post
Walpurgis Night's Dreams
Walpurgis Night is quite similar to Halloween in many ways; in fact, it mirrors it. It is no coincidence that we scheduled a major upgrade of graphics and gameplay on this date. Main innovations: We improved the tutorial. As requested by numerous players, we added pop-ups that ap
Walpurgis Night is quite similar to Halloween in many ways; in fact, it mirrors it. It is no coincidence that we scheduled a major upgrade of graphics and gameplay on this date.
Main innovations:

We improved the tutorial. As requested by numerous players, we added pop-ups that appear as the game progresses (this can be turned off with a single click if needed).
We have added multi-round battles, a more promising mode in terms of tactics and planning. If you prefer classic, fast, single-round combats, you can disable the multi-round option in the settings. But we highly recommend trying the new approach. Note that the change in combat mode also impacts the balance and the stats of characters and NPCs.
You can play the classic game in two modes now: Halloween and Walpurgis Night. The difference is mainly visual. Сheck out the spring decorations!
Permanent Death mode is also available in the classic game. We highly recommend trying it for a more challenging and interesting playthrough.
One gate sigil becomes unlocked as the final ritual begins, depending on the balance between Changers and Keepers. The balance is determined by the outcomes of shared events and high-level rituals (above the eighth).
The presence of permanent death opens up new opportunities to win the game. For example, you can kill all enemies before the final ritual.
We added an entirely new game mechanic: Gods' Emanations. Each turn, you can choose an emanation of one of the previously summoned deities, which will give you specific gameplay bonuses.
Detailed hints on the alchemy screen can be disabled, making creating essences more challenging and exciting.
In combat with an NPC, the monster now strikes first.
We improved poisons and curses; now they can be found in locations as well as bought in the shop.
Character information screen was significantly improved, redesigned and extended. It makes sense to visit it more often. On the same screen, you can now choose divine emanations.
Narrative and visual improvements in Dream-Quest mode and, accordingly, in the demo version. Nyarlathotep as the guide was replaced by the more fitting Hypnos, and the final scene was improved as well.
Graphic improvements throughout the game.
UI/UX improved, both visually and functionally.
Insanity side-effects improved, especially on the Alchemy screen
We have fixed numerous bugs in single-player and multiplayer.
Credits screen added.
We are waiting for your feedback!
*We also added some secrets. Or did we?
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30 Mar 2021Developer post
Patch notes
Improvements - For hardcore players: it is now possible to collect up to 15 Items and up to 12 Minions simultaneously due to the latest UI optimization. Yes, we have added scrollbar support. - Multiplayer initialization is now divided into two different steps; it will let you avo
26 Mar 2021Developer post
Animations and bugfixes
We have added some minor improvements and bugfixes. Improvements Animations during ingredient gathering. The "Loading" screen was improved. Retro effect improved. From now on, the moderate retro effect is enabled by default. it can be disabled in settings Bugfixes Some cemetery a
We have added some minor improvements and bugfixes.
Improvements

Animations during ingredient gathering.
The "Loading" screen was improved.
Retro effect improved. From now on, the moderate retro effect is enabled by default. it can be disabled in settings
Bugfixes

Some cemetery and town locations were not available; it is fixed now
Some flaws in log fixed
The Player's home is randomized again
Some minor sound fixes
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16 Mar 2021Developer post
Ides of March – New update!
We are happy to present the first spring update of our game! This time, we concentrated mostly on improving the visuals and the interface. - New combat screen. The interface is more user-friendly, the attacks are demonstrated with illustrative visual effects. The bug of the disap
12 Feb 2021Developer post
PvP Duels and other improvements
Finally, the long-promised PvP combat is ready! You can attack other players from now on. In the Halloween mode, you gain this ability after finishing the 4th ritual. In the Freezing Moon mode, you have this ability from the beginning. During your turn, move your mouse over anoth
Finally, the long-promised PvP combat is ready!
You can attack other players from now on.
In the Halloween mode, you gain this ability after finishing the 4th ritual.
In the Freezing Moon mode, you have this ability from the beginning.
During your turn, move your mouse over another player's home. There will be a Say button, and if the ability is unlocked, the Attack button as well.
Be careful, attacking other players is not the best way to win: you might fight your secret ally. Besides, the enemy can strike back.
There also are some minor improvements to the interface and AI, some rebalancing and some bugfixes.
Freezing Moon is now available in multiplayer! Try it out. It is fast and engaging, a perfect mode for short multiplayer sessions.
Some multiplayer bugs were fixed.
Some bugs with Mandilip's Dolls were fixed.
The bug with the Witch's ability was fixed.
The Monk's ability was tuned.
Zhong Kui ability rebalanced. Now it gives you 1/2 of enemy's attack (it became too overpowering when used against other players).
Menu tuning.
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14 Jan 2021Developer post
October Night Games from now on with MacOS Support
Finally, we did it, Mac version of the game is playable via Steam! Steam Overlay may not be visible yet (we work on this issue), but all the important Steam-related features (Multiplayer Matchmaking and Achievements) should work well. Please, tell us if you encounter any problems
07 Jan 2021Developer post
Minor Bugfixes
- Fixed multiple minor bugs in the user interface - Fixed minor bugs in "Dream-Quest" mode - Dream Quest now can be finished before 16 night - Localizations were updated - Some internal changes/code refactoring needed More bigger updates coming soon!
24 Dec 2020Developer post
Free Content Update: Freezing Moon
We are happy to present you a new game mode. Freezing Moon is faster, more intensive and challenging than the original game. Before the blind, omnipotent, and insane Chaos reigned in the Universe, there was only the Absolute Cold. Eternal stasis, adverse to all aspects of life, A
We are happy to present you a new game mode. Freezing Moon is faster, more intensive and challenging than the original game.
Before the blind, omnipotent, and insane Chaos reigned in the Universe, there was only the Absolute Cold. Eternal stasis, adverse to all aspects of life, Absolute Order and Absolute Nothing. A spark of Chaos disrupted the perfect harmony of Absolute Cold, and Nothing became Something. Something indescribably cold, driven by the hate not just of Life but of Being at large. You feel it around you and inside you.
Once again, the Changers and the Keepers will decide the world's fate. Should you try to banish the eternal frost by embracing the Chaotic ways of Eldritch Gods or accept it as natural and become one with the cold, the only true God?
The shop and sacrifices are available from the beginning.
All rituals require three essences or a sacrifice.
Players lose physical and mental health every night, except those who finished a ritual the night before.
The more players protect themselves with a ritual – the more others will suffer.
Losing all Body points for the second time brings permanent death.
There are no time limits, the game can be endless. But it won't because everyone will die quickly.
There is no Final ritual. The team that has survivors wins.
Some tweaks, rebalancing and bugfixing were introduced to the original game as well.

For example, the Snake minion is much more useful now, and alchemy hints are more clever.
Some Multiplayer bugs fixed.
AI is much more intelligent now and does not cheat with alchemy anymore.
Bedridden players do not participate in the Shared Events.
New achievements added, more to come
Next important milestones:

PvP combat. We wanted to release it sooner, but it needs more polishing.
Multiplayer for Freezing Moon.
Mac port. It is in Beta now, there are some potentially game-breaking compatibility issues, but they will be fixed.
Difficulty settings. Refactoring of the whole “gameplay settings” section.
Locked bonus content. Did you ever think about strange Nyarlothotep invocations in the original game, where the player was told to see the hidden truth about the Game and about the world itself? It was not just a flavour. Finishing those extremely difficult rituals will really give you access to some cool bonuses (for example, early concept art).
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19 Dec 2020Developer post
Game-Breaking Final Ritual Bug Fixed
We just fixed the game-breaking bug, which caused the dice not to appear during the Final Ritual. We are very sorry about the frustration you could have encountered. It is officially over, just let's give the game another chance!
15 Dec 2020Developer post
Tutorial is available
The main update for today: we finally added an in-game tutorial. It will be useful if you are looking for some descriptions and explanations in the world of indescribable and unexplainable horrors. We will soon translate the tutorial into all languages available in the game. We f
26 Nov 2020Developer post
French localization and some bugfixes
We happily announce the French localization of our game! We are working mostly on large-scale developments and the tutorial, which will be introduced later, but still delivered some smaller alterations and bugfixes: Changed the look of dice in the fight screen and the final ritua
We happily announce the French localization of our game! We are working mostly on large-scale developments and the tutorial, which will be introduced later, but still delivered some smaller alterations and bugfixes:

Changed the look of dice in the fight screen and the final ritual
Fixed the dice re-roll bug in multiplayer
Fixed some visual loose ends and performance issues
Edited the Russian localization
Added a direct link to the bug report form; moved the Discord link to the menu.
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17 Nov 2020Developer post
New Artefacts and other improvements
As promised, we have delivered a new game update. Finally, we added artefacts to the game. You can receive them upon completion of the fifth ritual. Seth's Sickle substantially improves the efficiency of sacrifices; Bottomless Chalice protects you from poisons and curses; Pickman
13 Nov 2020GamingOnLinux
Enjoy a battle of magic cults in the digital board game October Night Games - now on Linux
Following on from a successful Kickstarter campaign in September 2020, Octobear Knight Games have released their digital board game October Night Games. Read the full article here:
08 Nov 2020Developer post
Madame Mandilip skill update, achievement-related bugfixes
Today is Sunday, but there is no rest for the wicked. Over the last few days, we fixed several bugs, mostly achievement-related. Now you can finally get your achievements "Hunt the Hunters" and "Enemy of the Law". Also, we fixed an issue with incorrect God-achievements in Dream Q