Amazon Games and Glowmade have announced that King of Meat, their co-op party platformer filled with dungeons, puzzles, and monsters, will officially release on October 7, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
The release date was revealed with a new trailer, and pre-orders are now live, with both Standard and Deluxe Editions offering early access starting on October 2.
A Party Platformer With Teeth
At its core, King of Meat pits up to four players against devious dungeons, where they’ll face puzzle-filled rooms, tricky platforming challenges, and over-the-top monsters. In addition to the official dungeon lineup crafted by Glowmade, the game empowers players with Create Mode, allowing them to design and share their own playable dungeons.
Whether tackling the campaign with friends, competing for leaderboard dominance, or building custom challenges for the community, King of Meat aims to blend party game chaos with dungeon crawler depth.
Pre-Orders, Editions, and Early Access
Two editions of King of Meat are available to pre-order:
- Standard Edition – $29.99
Includes the Venerable Defender Legendary Costume (samurai-style armor set with sword, shield, and stickers), plus up to five days of early access beginning October 2. - Deluxe Edition – $49.99
Includes everything in the Standard Edition, plus the Tapeboard Betsy and Emerson Shard character sets to enter the dungeons in style.
Both editions guarantee early access ahead of launch.
Technical Test This Weekend
Ahead of release, Glowmade is running a Technical Test from August 23 at 10 AM PT until August 24 at 10 AM PT across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can join directly by searching for King of Meat (Steam) or King of Meat – Technical Test (console).
During the test, participants can also snag Twitch Drop rewards, including the Beta Rewards Top, by watching participating Twitch creators for at least 30 minutes. These rewards will carry over into the full game.
Glowmade and Amazon Games Outline Player-First Philosophy
In an early overview of the game’s business model and post-launch plans, Glowmade emphasized a set of guiding principles:
- No Pay-to-Win – All purchases are cosmetic only.
- Choice – Cosmetics are optional and unlockable through play.
- Transparency – No loot boxes or randomized monetization.
At launch, King of Meat will feature over 100 dungeons, with many crafted by Glowmade and others sourced from community playtests. Updates will be free for all players, with future plans including new game modes, customization options, Create Mode tools, and special events.
Release Details
King of Meat launches October 7, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam for $29.99 (Standard Edition) and $49.99 (Deluxe Edition). Pre-ordering either edition grants early access beginning October 2.
