Aussie developer Pixel Engineers have announced the release date for Hunt ‘n Sneak.

The new three versus one “couch multiplayer” game is launching April 10th on Windows PC (via Steam). Featured above, you can view the latest trailer for the game.

While one player controls one of four kinds of “Gobbler”, the other three player controls the three pixies he must attempt to catch. The game’s only light-source is from the Gobbler, though the pixies can let out a flash of light- letting all players know exactly where they are. The pixies also have access to other abilities and skills to help make their evasion easier.

The game has three modes. “Ping” in which pixies must evade until time is up, “Stockpile” in which the pixies have to gather all the moon drops while being pursued, and “Ping for your life” where the Gobbler can force pixies to ping and expose themselves.

The project was originally part of a game jam competition at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment in Melbourne, Victoria- winning first place in the “couch multiplayer” category.

You can find the full run-down below:

LIGHT IS BOTH FRIEND AND FOE

Hunt ‘n Sneak is unexpectedly chaotic, with light truly being both a friend and foe to those who play. The environments have been hidden beneath a mysterious fog, and the Gobblers beacon is the only constant light source in the game, and trust me, this is not the kind of light you want to be going towards! Players will soon be sitting on the edge of their seats with their heart rates racing. Where are you? Is a Gobbler nearby? Are you safe? Are you walking continually into a wall? Are you even still alive??

Players controlling the Pixies must use their wit and memory to recall where they are located, all the while hoping they aren’t walking towards a Gobbler! Not all is doom and gloom, as Pixies are able to emit a Ping, which briefly illuminates their surroundings. Be aware, however, as you never know who might be watching, and a Gobbler may soon be chasing you down! So, illuminate your surrounds and then quickly disappear back into the shadows to escape capture and survive the Gobbler invasion!

ENTER THE PIXIE REALM

The Pixie realms was once filled with light and wonder, and Pixie colonies were found across all the lands. Once idyllic, the Pixie realms have been forced into chaos. The fearsome Gobblers have invaded, and, have brought with them an unnerving darkness. Where light and colour once shone a mysterious fog has now smothered the lands.

The Gobblers have descended upon the Pixies with the sole intention of stealing and consuming the magical essence found within a Pixie. You see, Pixies consume Moon Drops, a powerful light energy source, and transform it into an energy they can then use. The Gobblers are unable to consume pure Moon Drops, and so they hunt down all the creatures who do.

Key Features:

• Edge of your seat online and local multiplayer for 2 to 4 players. AI Bots can fill the gaps.
• Traverse the depths of a murky cave, roam the ruins of an abandoned mansion, explore an enchanted forest, and sneak through a long-forgotten castle, as you travel across each of the Pixie kingdoms.
• Game modes:
  • Ping – Pixies must survive long enough so that the Gobbler runs out of power.
  • Stockpile – Gather up all the Moon Drop essence before the Gobbler has a chance to pounce!
  • Ping for your life – The Gobbler can now force the Pixies into pinging. Marco Polo anyone?
• Unique character abilities including: wormhole teleportation, autonomous scouts, disguise and many more.
• Play with whatever is comfortable; controller or keyboard.