Pipes.exe is a co-op horror game about the world’s favourite screensaver
Pipes.exe is a co-op horror climbing game inspired by the classic Windows Pipes screensaver, showcased at The PC Gaming Show 2026. The title represents a growing wave of nostalgic gaming experiences that revisit computing from earlier decades, when the Pipes screensaver was a ubiquitous feature on office and home computers.
The game blends horror elements with climbing mechanics in a cooperative multiplayer format, allowing players to experience the gameplay together. Its presentation as both a gaming experience and an operating system homage reflects broader cultural interest in retro computing aesthetics and pre-modern software design.
Announced during The PC Gaming Show presentation, Pipes.exe capitalizes on renewed interest in older Windows operating systems and their iconic interface elements. Rather than pursuing contemporary gaming trends, the title looks backward to invoke memories of earlier computing eras. Additional details about the game and other titles from the show are available on The PC Gaming Show’s Steam page, where fans can wishlist upcoming releases.