Sci-fi and space horror Horror Co-op and multiplayer horror

Directive 8020

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A colony crew crash-lands on an alien world, and something wears their faces.

Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Stores: Steam
Price: Paid
Rated: Mixed on Steam (62% of about 2,300 reviews)
Players: 1-5
Made by: Supermassive Games
Released: 2026

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What frightens After the colony ship Cassiopeia crash-lands on Tau Ceti f, its crew is hunted by an alien organism that perfectly imitates its prey; you evade it in the ship's dark corridors, never sure who is still human, and your choices decide who makes it home.
Content: gore, violence, strong language.

Directive 8020 is a cinematic sci-fi horror adventure in The Dark Pictures series by Supermassive Games, the makers of Until Dawn and The Quarry. The colony ship Cassiopeia crash-lands on Tau Ceti f and its crew is hunted by an alien that mimics its prey, while your choices branch the story toward different endings.

About Directive 8020

Directive 8020 is a cinematic sci-fi horror adventure by Supermassive Games, the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, and part of The Dark Pictures. It was released in May 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Earth is dying, and Tau Ceti f, twelve light years away, is a small hope for humanity. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash-lands on the planet, its crew finds it is far from alone. An alien organism able to perfectly imitate its prey hunts them, and the survivors face the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth. Lashana Lynch plays the astronaut Young.

You evade a deadly threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship and fight back with improvised weapons, quick reflexes and stealth. Because the enemy hides in plain sight, years of training and trust between the crew break down, and the question of who is human drives the choices you make.

The new Turning Points story tree shows how your decisions branch the story, with multiple endings, hidden paths and the chance to save crew members from their deaths. Movie Night mode lets up to five players share the crew on one couch.

Reviews on Steam are mixed. It suits players who liked the earlier Dark Pictures games and want one set in space, and fans of The Thing-style paranoia about who is still human.

How to play Directive 8020

Buy it on Steam for Windows, or on the PlayStation Store or Xbox store for PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.
Pick solo play or Movie Night to share the crew with up to five players on one couch.
Play through the crew's scenes, making choices at each Turning Point.
React quickly and use stealth and improvised weapons to evade the alien.
Use the Turning Points story tree to see the paths you took and find other endings.

Screenshots

A suited astronaut stands on the hull of the colony ship under a starry sky

One crew member holds a revolver on another in the dark beside the crashed ship

A Turning Point choice between Help and Run, with a crew member lying on the floor and another by the stairs

Tips

Treat every crew member with suspicion: the alien imitates its prey.
Look at the Turning Points story tree after a chapter to see which choices branched the story.
Play again to find the hidden paths and the endings you missed.

Questions

Is Directive 8020 part of The Dark Pictures?

Yes. It is Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures game set in space, and its deluxe edition links it to Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes and The Devil in Me.

Is Directive 8020 on PS5 and Xbox?

Yes. It is on the PlayStation Store for PS5 and the Xbox store for Xbox Series X|S, as well as Steam on PC.

Can you play Directive 8020 with friends?

Yes, on one couch: Movie Night mode lets up to five players each control crew members.

Does Directive 8020 have multiple endings?

Yes. The store says the Turning Points story tree leads to multiple endings and hidden paths.