Spy Carnival is a 2–10 player social deception game set in a chaotic funfair. Spies blend into a reactive crowd, sabotage rides and eliminate visitors. Security must read the crowd, follow witness tips and catch them before the carnival falls apart.

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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?

“Spy Carnival is a game of stealth and deception, where Spies hide in plain sight among an NPC crowd and Security has to spot who doesn’t belong. Getting that balance right depends on how real players move, bluff and hunt. Early Access lets us gather feedback from a live community and tune the roles, maps and suspicion systems around how the game is actually played.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Spy Carnival to stay in Early Access for around six months, until approximately Q2 2027. This may change depending on player feedback and the scope of updates.”

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

“We plan to expand the game with more content and a more polished experience. Our current intentions include:

- New maps, each with its own atmosphere, mini-games and map-specific events
- New roles for Spies, Security and Neutrals, with new abilities and playstyles
- More game events that shake up the flow of a match
- Ongoing balance improvements to roles, suspicion and witness systems based on community feedback
- General polish, quality-of-life improvements and performance optimization”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is fully playable from start to finish. It includes:

- 2–10 player online matches with Spy, Security and Neutral teams
- Two maps: the Classic carnival and Harbor Fair, each with its own mini-games and game events (Clown Balloon and Harbor Fog)
- A range of unique roles, each with its own ability
- A reactive NPC crowd with a witness and suspicion system
- AI players to fill the lobby when you don’t have a full group
- Character customization, Quick Chat and an overhauled UI
- Localization support for 10+ languages

As with any Early Access game, you may run into bugs and balance issues, and we will keep improving the game throughout development.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features. Joining during Early Access will be the most affordable way to get the game.”

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

“We plan to build Spy Carnival together with our players. You can share feedback, bug reports and ideas on our Discord server and the Steam Community discussions, which we read regularly. We plan to run community playtests for upcoming features, share development updates and patch notes through Steam news, and openly discuss balance changes with the community before and after they go live.”
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Planned Release Date: Nov 24, 2026

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About This Game

Welcome to Spy Carnival, the asymmetrical multiplayer social deduction game where espionage meets amusement park chaos! Hide among a reactive crowd, sabotage the rides, and keep everyone guessing.

🕵️ Play as a Spy:

  • Sabotage carnival attractions through quick mini-games

  • Collect equipment to wreck rides like the Ferris wheel and bumper cars

  • Eliminate visitors but stay unseen, or the witnesses will turn on you

  • Ride attractions to lower suspicion and slip back into the crowd

  • Work with your fellow spies to complete objectives before you're caught

👮 Play as a Security:

  • Read the crowd and take down spies with limited ammo

  • Follow witness tips from NPCs, but don't trust every report

  • React to the visual clues sabotage leaves behind

  • Watch out for false accusations spies can point fingers too!

🤡 Watch Out for the Clown:

A chaotic wildcard who knows everything and answers to no one. He'll follow you, debuff you, and turn your world upside down just for laughs.

🎭 Play as a Neutral (For bigger groups craving more chaotic gameplay)

  • Neither spy nor security, you answer only to yourself

  • Each neutral role comes with its own unique win condition

  • Navigate the chaos between both sides without picking one

⚓ Alternative Map: Harbor Fair

  • A pirate-themed funfair on the city docks. Dodge the Pirate Captain, sabotage harbor mini-games, and use the rolling Harbor Fog to your advantage.

🎡 Key Features:

  • Reactive NPC crowd that remembers what they see

  • Unique roles for every team, each with its own ability

  • Two maps with their own game events: Clown Balloon and Harbor Fog

  • Multiple sabotage types: mini-games, equipment-based destruction and eliminations

  • Dynamic suspicion system: ride attractions to cool down the heat

  • A mischievous Clown that disrupts both sides equally

Can you survive the carnival or will chaos reign?

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Spy Carnival uses generative AI as a creative aid during the art production process. AI-generated visuals was used strictly as reference material and visual inspiration. All final artwork visible in the game has been reviewed, reworked, and refined by a human artist. No raw AI-generated output is used directly in the game.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Spy Carnival contains cartoon violence, including a killing mechanic where players can eliminate NPC visitors. Blood effects are minimal and stylized in a cartoonish manner, not realistic or gory. The game also depicts acts of sabotage and criminal behavior within a playful carnival setting.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA GTX 660
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 870 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • Requires an Apple processor
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey
    • Processor: Apple M1
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1 GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires an Apple processor