31 Days of Horror 2025 Presents In the Game: 'Terrifier: The ARTcade Game' Brings 2D Nastiness to Consoles in November

Have you ever wanted to be Art the Clown from the Terrifier movies? Well, your chance is coming, you sick little weirdo! Check out the trailer for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a 2D sidescroller starring the crazed clown himself. Think Double Dragon with a hot mean streak. With a main theme by Cody Carpenter, Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is creepily waving at your wishlist right now. Get all the details below!

[October 24, 2025] – Hack, slash, and slaughter your way through Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, launching on November 21st! The game arrives as Art the Clown finds himself more popular than ever. Like he cares, right? Take control of the killer and shut down production on various movies depicting his murderous escapades, by any means necessary!

First revealed during the Indie Horror Showcase, the brand-new trailer does more than just reveal the release date. It introduces the main theme for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, composed by none other than Cody Carpenter, son of legendary filmmaker and horror icon John Carpenter, who appears courtesy of Scarlet Moon. The eerie theme sets the tone for the ominous and brutal action found within every stage of this 2D beat ‘em up.

A scene from the 2D sidescroller game 'Terrifier: The ARTcade Game', showing Art the Clown attacking a character with a weapon in a blood-splattered environment, featuring retro-style pixel art and a 'Press to Join' prompt.

Features to Die For:

Gorgeous Pixel Art & Animation: The game captures the essence of the Terrifier films with bright, cartoonish pixel art and fluid animations that vividly depict the gruesome action.
Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up with up to 4 players for a chaotic local co-op experience. Work together—or against each other—in various game modes, each offering its own unique challenges.
Bloody Arsenal of Weapons: From chainsaws to cleavers, pick up a variety of weapons to turn your enemies into a bloody pulp. Power-ups scattered throughout the stages give you an extra edge in combat.
Diverse Stages & Boss Battles: Travel through multiple stages, each with different paths to explore and enemies to defeat. At the end of each stage, prepare for intense boss battles that will test your skills.
Chiptune Soundtrack: Relive the golden age of gaming with a glorious chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro aesthetic and adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
Over-the-Top Attacks & Finishers: Enjoy hilarious and gory attacks that make every fight as entertaining as it is brutal. The finishing moves are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression!
Multiple Game Modes: Dive into six game modes, offering quick beat ’em up sessions or extended challenges, each with unique twists and obstacles to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

A chaotic scene from a retro-style beat 'em up video game, showcasing pixel art characters in an arcade setting, with blood splattered across the environment. The action includes a police officer, an older man with a cane, and an aggressive woman, all engaged in combat, while a combo counter displays a score of 9.

Be sure to add Terrifier: The ARTcade Game to your wishlist on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Pre-order the physical edition at select retailers ahead of the November 21st launch! To learn more about Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, you can follow the Selecta Play on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, and join its official Discord.