Information Revealed on ‘Panic Delivery,’ the Survival Story of a Cloned Human Delivery Driver

• 4-Player Co-op Horror Delivery Game with 99 Lives
• Invader Studios’ new title scheduled for Early Access in Q2 2026

Invader Studios, a small indie game developer based in Italy, has revealed information about its new cooperative horror comedy ‘Panic Delivery’ and announced a Steam Early Access release in the second quarter of 2026.

The game proceeds as a cloned deliveryman carrying out delivery missions in a world swarming with monsters. A unique “99 lives” system shared by the entire team serves as the core element, and the game is characterized by combining up to four-player cooperative play with procedurally generated levels to bring out both horror and comedic elements.

Cloned Delivery Driver, Survive with 99 Lives

Panic Delivery is set in a future where human cloning has become commonplace. As cheap and replaceable clones support the backbone of society, the player takes on the role of a delivery driver carrying out missions in a perilous environment.

The core of the game is the ’99 Lives’ system shared by the entire team. Whenever a life is depleted, packages, items, and earnings for that session are reset, but personal growth elements such as cosmetic items, achievements, and titles are retained. It is a structure where risk management and cooperation are crucial, going beyond simple survival.

Missions are broadly divided into three types. There are ‘Delivery Missions,’ which involve transporting various cargo in dangerous environments; ‘Recovery Missions,’ which utilize tracking devices to retrieve lost cargo; and ‘Smuggling Missions,’ which involve cooperating with human resistance forces to deliver special packages. The faster and safer you complete deliveries, the higher the rewards you can earn.

From monster-haunted amusement parks to Antarctic bases, horror that changes every time

The game supports online cooperative play for up to four players, and allows real-time communication with teammates through proximity chat. Players can utilize various equipment, such as weapons, gadgets, movement tools, and monster repellents, to defeat enemies or escape.

The delivery locations are diverse. Featuring a monster-filled amusement park, a cloning factory called the ‘Panic Factory,’ and an Antarctic base hiding alien secrets, the procedurally generated level structure provides a new sense of tension with every playthrough.

The direction, which combines horror and black comedy, also catches the eye. Even amidst a heavy atmosphere, it adds quirky and satirical elements to create unpredictable situations and laughter simultaneously.

A unique challenge from the developer of the ‘Daymare’ series

Invader Studios is an Italian indie studio specializing in horror, known for the horror games ‘Daymare: 1998’ and ‘Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle’. ‘Panic Delivery’ is garnering attention as a new endeavor that departs from traditional single-player survival horror by combining a cooperative roguelike structure with comedic elements.

Immediately after the official announcement, anticipation for ‘Panic Delivery’ is rapidly spreading across the global gaming community. In particular, the ’99-Lives Sharing’ system is receiving positive reviews for creating a tension that differentiates it from existing cooperative horror games, with reactions on Reddit and Steam communities calling it “one of the most anticipated cooperative horror games of the year.”

The trust in Invader Studios’ horror direction capabilities, built through the previous Daymare series, is also analyzed as a factor contributing to the positive response from users. ‘Panic Delivery’ is aiming for an Early Access release on PC (Steam) in the second quarter of 2025.

Information regarding Panic Delivery