John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando — co-op sci-fi horde shooter

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a first-person co-op shooter set on Tau Ceti IV, where you scavenge zones for valuables and fight through intense encounters against the Sludge God’s undead hordes. Runs reward preparation, teamwork, and smart resource use, with the goal of extracting to keep what you earn.

  • Co-op FPS built around scavenging runs and high-pressure firefights.
  • Play solo or in squads, with teamwork-focused mechanics during combat.
  • Set in a hostile sci-fi colony with shifting threats and environmental hazards.

Runs, extraction, and progression

The core loop is built around infiltrating dangerous areas, collecting loot, and extracting to advance. Your progress carries into future runs, letting you build stronger setups while keeping risk high each time you deploy.

  • Scavenge zones for valuables, then exfil to keep loot and advance seasonal power.
  • Earn cosmetics for achievements and improve builds through gear and upgrades.
  • Supplies are finite during runs, so planning and pacing matter.

Combat, roles, and player interaction

Combat emphasizes coordinated play and adaptable strategies. You can approach threats directly, use stealth, or avoid high-risk areas depending on your loadout and objectives.

  • Responsive gunplay with fast-paced PvP moments and hostile AI threats.
  • Multiple Runner shells that shape playstyles, with moddable weapons and upgrades.
  • Play as a duo/trio or solo; optional “Rook” style play allows high-risk entry with no starting gear (mode-dependent).