A century before Jigsaw, survival demanded sacrifice. Experience the thrilling world of SAW first-hand in a new 3v1 multi-player horror game where three Accused must work together to escape a maze of traps, while one Judge orchestrates their rehabilitation.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are going into early access to gather feedback about the unique parts of the gameplay, especially to check how the dynamics of a smart but killable Judge and strong, but cooperative, Accused blend together. We need to gather more data to find a good balancing point, tweak mechanics, and decide on the direction of mechanics in the future.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“It’s still too early to confirm, but we expect the game to remain in Early Access for around a year. A lot will depend on how extensive the feedback from our community is. We definitely do not intend to prolong the EA period unnecessarily, but we also won’t shorten it if the game is not ready for a full release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to have the core gameplay mechanics in place during Early Access, so players can fully understand what the game is about and how its systems work. What will continue to evolve, aside from implementing general community feedback, are the balancing and content parameters. By full release, we would like to have a larger set of characters (around 8 Accused and around 5 Judges) as well as more locations (around 5), all with balanced and polished mechanics.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is planned to be in a playable state for Early Access later this year (2026)- featuring all core mechanics and initial content, including 2 locations, 2 Judges, and 4 Accused.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Our current plan is to do everything possible to keep the price the same between the Early Access launch and the full release. We believe players who support the game early should receive fair value for joining us during development, and we do not currently intend to increase the price at full launch.

That said, as development progresses, the final decision will depend on the overall scope of additional content, features, and improvements added throughout Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We would love to build a strong and stable community that helps us create a game that truly fits our target audience. We are not developing this game just for ourselves, but for our fans and fans of the SAW universe. We will of course create Discord channels, stay continuously active on the Steam forums, and engage regularly through social media as well.”
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About This Game

Set in the grim aftermath of World War I, SAW: Genesis allows you to play on either side of a 3v1 confrontation in intense matches that take place on procedurally generated maps. 

Step into the role of the Judge, an early architect of Jigsaw’s philosophy, manipulating the trial and its prisoners from behind the scenes. Or play as one of three Accused looking to escape the deadly labyrinth through teamwork and sacrifice.

I Want to Play a Game - Rise as the Judge 

Shaped by their experiences in The Great War, the Judge is dedicated to rehabilitating humanity through pain and sacrifice.  

Customize your approach with perks and traps, then seek to control the match from the shadows. Unlike other asymmetrical multiplayer games, the Judge is physically vulnerable and cannot overpower the Accused through sheer force alone. 

Build your strategy around your character’s distinct advantages, such as: 

  • Exclusive access to hidden corridors + a noise-detection map 

  • Hallucinogenic gas and paralyzing toxins that distract and immobilize the Accused 

  • An Accomplice that can be summoned to drag the Accused into Rehabilitation Traps

Your goal is to rehabilitate the Accused, making them choose between life and limb rather than killing them. Live or die. They make their choice.

Welcome to Your Rebirth - Become the Accused

The three Accused find themselves in a trap filled environment, where only collaboration and their will to live can give them a chance at survival. 

Coordinate with teammates to complete challenges, scavenge items, and collect keys before time runs out. Each match drops you into a procedurally generated map where routes shift, plans break, and every mistake gives the Judge a greater advantage.

Your greatest threat isn’t just the traps that could be around every corner – it’s the pressure you face as time runs out. As your will decreases, progress becomes more difficult, and eventually you become vulnerable to becoming ensnared in one of the Judge’s intricately engineered rehabilitation traps, forcing you to decide between: 

  • Sacrificing a body part to escape 

  • Relying on your teammates to rescue you in time 

These choices have permanent consequences for the match. Damage your arm and it will be harder to complete puzzles and fight back. Injure a leg and you’ll move slower, becoming easier to corner. 

Survival is possible, but you may not survive intact. 

Think you will walk away, untested?

SAW: Genesis is built for short, intense matches where no two trials play out the same. Over the course of the game, you’ll experience: 

  • Procedurally generated levels that maximize replayability 

  • Dilemmas and puzzles inspired by the SAW franchise

  • Rehabilitation traps with meaningful, lasting consequences 

  • A unique power dynamic where the Judge controls the game from the shadows, but the Accused can find moments to fight back with smart coordination and physical force

Make a choice. Pay the price. Let the games begin.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game frequently depicts acts of violence, fighting, gore, bloody interactions with machinery, traps, and torture devices. Players are able to fight with each other, using weapons such as a screwdriver, a saw, or a gas pipe.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 11 (25H2)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-14400F
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Storage - NVMe SSD
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11 (25H2)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-14400F
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Storage - NVMe SSD
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