Big Walk review
Big Walk, the latest game from Untitled Goose Game developer House House, has become Metacritic’s highest-rated game of 2026 with a score of 93. The multiplayer puzzle adventure supports 2-12 players exploring an Australian Outback-inspired island in first-person perspective.
The game’s central conceit revolves around walking and talking with friends, employing proximity chat as a core puzzle-solving mechanic. Players embody colorful, humanoid characters and collaborate to uncover mysteries and solve challenges. Notably, Big Walk forgoes traditional game failure states, quotas, death mechanics, and competition—instead emphasizing communication and cooperation.
Critics across major outlets have praised its puzzle design and deliberately chill atmosphere. Reviews describe it as “one of the best co-op games ever” and compare it favorably to cooperative experiences like Breath of the Wild. Players report investing 6-20+ hours exploring and solving puzzles together, with the game earning praise for stripping gameplay to essential elements and allowing friends to rediscover the medium collaboratively.
While Big Walk shares cosmetic similarities with “friendslop”—the viral multiplayer party game genre—reviewers note it intentionally diverges from that trend’s emphasis on chaos and comedy. Instead, it prioritizes thoughtful puzzle design and genuine collaborative storytelling. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, though one reviewer noted some performance considerations on Switch 2.
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