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SIDE EFFECTS

  • 4+players
  • PC

Strategy · Gambling · Horror

A twisted trial of pill roulette for up to 4 players (solo or online). Pick your poison. Use experimental items to shift the odds. And remember: only one of you can survive.

  • Split-screen is not confirmed.
  • Online on PC. Steam lists 4-player online.
  • Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.

How it plays

Is it good

83%

Very positive on Steam

of 890 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

Steam lists online multiplayer for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 83% positive of 890 Steam reviews.

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer
hirohun
Publisher
Free Lives
Platforms
PC
Released
  • 21 Nov 2025 on PC
Languages
Text in 10 languages

Answers

Updated

Does SIDE EFFECTS have couch co-op?
No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
Do you need two copies of SIDE EFFECTS?
No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
What platforms is SIDE EFFECTS on?
PC.
Does SIDE EFFECTS work on Steam Deck?
Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is SIDE EFFECTS free?
No, it's a paid game.

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