SMS Returns (2026)

Developer: Marc Steene
Publisher: Dark Pathogen Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense co-op horror chase where a faceless stalker hunts you and your friends through familiar maps, with creative tools to build your own scares.

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What players say

A Unreal Engine 5 remake of the Slenderman's Shadow maps, made by the original creator, with multiplayer and workshop support that long-time fans name as the features they always wanted in a Slender game. Players say the remade maps look good and the scares still land, though some custom maps run poorly and a few miss the slower movement and the Christmas special map of the originals.

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