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Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

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Critic score1 critic
First release
Aug 14, 2024
Publisher
Skunkape
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle · Party, Mystery, Action, Science fiction, Comedy

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is the conclusion of the Telltale's episodic Sam & Max trilogy, remastered by members of the original dev team and brought back to life for modern systems.

Also known as Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered, Launcher.exe

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Storyline
An ancient, terrible power lies waiting… Max has always been the more unhinged member of the Freelance Police—a lovable lunatic with a knack for spreading chaos wherever he goes. But recently his abilities have taken a supernatural turn. It all started when he stumbled upon a mysterious toy that allows him to glimpse the future. Now Sam & Max have aroused the attention of a host of villains from across the galaxy who are hellbent on acquiring the magical Toys of Power to achieve their own ends. As those who seek the Devil’s Toybox close in and Max’s psychic abilities grow beyond his control, the Freelance Police will come up against their most frightening adversary yet: the power of Max’s mind.Read more

An ancient, terrible power lies waiting… Max has always been the more unhinged member of the Freelance Police—a lovable lunatic with a knack for spreading chaos wherever he goes. But recently his abilities have taken a supernatural turn. It all started when he stumbled upon a mysterious toy that allows him to glimpse the future. Now Sam & Max have aroused the attention of a host of villains from across the galaxy who are hellbent on acquiring the magical Toys of Power to achieve their own ends. As those who seek the Devil’s Toybox close in and Max’s psychic abilities grow beyond his control, the Freelance Police will come up against their most frightening adversary yet: the power of Max’s mind.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 14, 2024
Mac
Aug 14, 2024
PlayStation 4
Aug 14, 2024
All 5 release dates
Xbox One
Aug 14, 2024
Nintendo Switch
Aug 14, 2024
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

At a Glance

Critic Score
80

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 431 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

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