Gag Order is a cooperative horror shooter that places players in the role of Guardian Unit members investigating a distress signal from a research complex. Upon arrival, the atmosphere is dire, and players quickly realize they are ill-equipped for the horrors within, namely, disgusting cephalopod creatures described as "nasty, tentacle covered." The game draws inspiration from SCP lore and shares thematic similarities with cooperative survival games such as Lethal Company.
Players will need to survive against these tentacled threats, with the game featuring distinct phases of engagement. Early in a run, the creatures appear invincible, though players can fend them off with their weapons. The second phase introduces a "fast paced team-boss fight" where the objective is to take down these formidable enemies. The exact mechanics for transitioning between these phases are not fully detailed.
The game aims for a tone that is both creepy and surreal, with elements like crows in an abandoned office building contributing to the unsettling atmosphere. Its aesthetic is described as reminiscent of 2000s shooters with some contemporary mechanical sensibilities. Raycast Games is developing Gag Order, with a planned release by the end of 2026. Players interested in the title can wishlist it on Steam.