King of Meat Servers Shutting Down, Full Refunds Issued

Amazon Games and Glowmade announced today, February 23, 2026, that the co-op party platformer King of Meat will cease operations on April 9, 2026. All players who purchased the game will receive a full refund from their respective platform provider in the coming weeks.

What is King of Meat?

Released on October 7, 2025, for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, King of Meat is a four-player PVE dungeon crawler that blends party game energy with hack-and-slash gameplay. Players navigate dungeons created by both Glowmade and the community, facing challenges involving combat, platforming, and puzzles [1].

Why is the Game Shutting Down?

Despite the creativity and innovation brought to the game by Glowmade, King of Meat unfortunately did not achieve the audience size anticipated by its publishers. Amazon Games has decided to conclude its investment in the title [2].

What Happens Now?

Players will have access to all existing King of Meat content until the servers are shut down on April 9, 2026. Developers encourage players to enjoy their remaining time in the game with the community. Refunds will be processed through the platform from which the game was purchased [3].

Reception and Reviews

King of Meat received mixed to average reviews from critics. Metacritic scores were 75/100 for Xbox Series X/S, 70/100 for PlayStation 5, and 72/100 for PC [1]. OpenCritic reported a 59% recommendation rate [1]. Hardcore Gamer awarded the game a 3.5/5, praising its over-the-top and hilarious world, while acknowledging its lack of depth [1].

Available Platforms and Editions

King of Meat was available on Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Amazon. Players could purchase either the Standard or Deluxe Edition, with the Deluxe Edition offering unique costumes, weapon skins, and bonus content [2]. The game was also available as a digital code for Xbox Series X/S via Amazon [4].

Glowmade, the independent studio behind King of Meat, is based in Guildford, England [5].