John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
- First release
- Mar 12, 2026
- Developer
- Saber Interactive
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
- Engine
- Swarm Engine
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster: the release of the Sludge God. This eldritch abomination begins terraforming the area, turning soil to scum and the living to undead monsters. Luckily, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right. All he needs is a team of competent, highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. … Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. Which is why he’s hired… The Toxic Commandos.Read more
In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster: the release of the Sludge God. This eldritch abomination begins terraforming the area, turning soil to scum and the living to undead monsters. Luckily, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right. All he needs is a team of competent, highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. … Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. Which is why he’s hired… The Toxic Commandos.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 12, 2026
- PlayStation 5
- Mar 12, 2026
- Xbox Series X|S
- Mar 12, 2026
- Age ratings
- ESRB M
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- online multiplayer, nextfest february 2026
… All 2
, nextfest february 2026
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 75
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 6,371 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Zombies
- Online Co-Op
- Shooter
- FPS
- PvE
- Action
- Adventure
- First-Person
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Crossplay
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Adjustable text size, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Subtitle options, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Češtinainterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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