This new co-op horror game went from unknown to 50K+ players overnight

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It’s no secret that cooperative games have consistently ranked among the most preferred genres. You can find multiplayer shooters such as Destiny 2 and Helldivers 2, survival games like Valheim and Left 4 Dead 2, along with platformers and party games such as It Takes Two or Overcooked 2. Interestingly enough, horror cooperative games are veering increasingly towards the bizarre and chaotic. For instance, while approximately a million players were exploring Monster Hunter Worlds over the weekend, another game was quietly dominating Steam.

Why everyone’s talking about R.E.P.O.

The game R.E.P.O is an online cooperative horror experience for up to six players. It combines physics-driven mayhem with spine-tingling encounters. As directed by a mysterious AI, we and our team embark on missions to retrieve valuable items from spooky, deserted locations. This can range from handling delicate artifacts to moving heavy pieces of furniture.

Engaging in missions with close-range voice communication, encounters with randomly appearing creatures, and collaborative gameplay mechanics ensures that each adventure is filled with suspenseful, pulse-racing moments.

If the screenshot has left you perplexed, let me clarify that it essentially depicts R.E.P.O., which can be summarized as such. It’s frequently compared to Lethal Company, a game from 2023 with similarities, but it also introduces numerous unique concepts of its own.

The game debuted on February 26th in Early Access phase, gradually picked up popularity, and exploded during the weekend, reaching over 50,000 simultaneous players. Now it’s thriving with a nearly perfect 97% positive rating. Players appreciate the robust level design, the diverse monsters that maintain freshness and unpredictability, as well as the overall enjoyable, chaotic gameplay experience.

Some supporters find themselves a bit displeased with the use of the emoji banner (though, of course, creative decisions are subjective), as well as the absence of a multiplayer mode where they can play matches with others.

In the latest update from Semiwork’s development team, they assured us that an official matchmaking lobby will be available soon. As a stopgap measure, they’ve already introduced a temporary solution. Currently, we can only play with our Steam friends to keep unwanted players out of private games.

This developer isn’t new to game creation; they also released Voidigo in 2023, which had a quirky, humorous atmosphere similar to this one. Although Voidigo didn’t become as big as R.E.P.O., it generally received favorable reviews.

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2025-03-03 21:32