The Killing Game Show is a challenging vertical platformer where you play as a criminal trapped in a mechanical body. Your goal is to survive through multiple levels by navigating through keyed gates and doors while avoiding deadly foes and rising liquid that will kill you if it reaches the top of each level.
The gameplay requires you to memorize enemy movement patterns, optimum routes, and special weapon and tool combinations. You can only carry one of each at a time, adding an extra layer of strategy to your progression through the levels. A unique feature of this game is the replay system, allowing you to watch your death and continue from any point.