Saw: Genesis brings escape room horror to asymmetrical multiplayer gaming
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Giovanni Colantonio
Summary
Saw: Genesis is a new asymmetrical horror game based on the Saw movie franchise, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. Unlike Dead by Daylight-style games where players embody powerful killers, Saw: Genesis focuses on escape room-style puzzles and traps. Players take on the role of Jigsaw's victims who must solve deadly puzzles to survive, while one player can play as an apprentice working for Jigsaw. The game emphasizes psychological horror and trap-based gameplay rather than direct combat or chase sequences.
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bskySaw: Genesis brings escape room horror to asymmetrical multiplayer gamingpolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe idea of a video game based on Saw, the mega-popular horror movie franchise, seems like a no-brainer until you stop to think about the logistics.
Jigsaw isn't exactly a powerful slasher villain that sounds morbidly fun to embody in a game; he's a weak old man who hides behind a wall of monitors.
Saw: Genesis switches up Dead by Daylight's formula with escape room thrills.
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