Check Out What’s Cooking in Rock, Paper, Severed
Indie developer Buzzin’ Games has released the first multiplayer gameplay trailer for Rock, Paper, Severed, giving players their clearest look yet at the game’s unsettling blend of Rock, Paper, Scissors, strategy, and psychological horror. The reveal comes just ahead of the game’s first playable demo debut at gamescom 2026.
The new trailer finally brings players to the table, showcasing multiplayer matches, playable characters, strategic items, and the gruesome consequences that follow every defeat. While the rules begin with the familiar hand game everyone knows, the stakes quickly become much darker. Every lost round costs players a finger, permanently limiting their future options and forcing them to rethink every decision.
Beyond simply choosing rock, paper, or scissors, players can also use a variety of strange items to manipulate the match. These tools introduce an extra layer of strategy, allowing players to influence the odds, disrupt opponents, or create unexpected twists during each round. The result is a tense psychological battle where reading your rivals becomes just as important as making the right throw.
The trailer also offers the best look yet at the game’s growing cast of characters, each trapped in increasingly disturbing contests of survival. Its closing moments reveal a far more sinister version of The Old Sire, hinting that an ominous force is orchestrating the deadly games from the shadows.
With its unique horror premise and memorable multiplayer twist, Rock, Paper, Severed is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing indie games to watch at gamescom 2026. The game is also expected to arrive this year on Steam, so make sure to wishlist it right now.