Summary
- Lethal Company, an indie co-op horror game developed by Zeekerss, has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 100,000 concurrent players on Steam.
- The game features FPS gameplay, in-game voice chat, diverse enemy designs, and a unique computer log system, making it a go-to game for lovers of multiplayer horror.
- Indie games like Lethal Company continue to make a significant impact in the gaming industry, showcasing the storytelling and gameplay potential that can come from solo developers, and capturing the attention and support of dedicated fans.
Already popular among horror gaming fans, the multiplayer indie title Lethal Company has surpassed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam. The game has received praise from players and critics, along with a handful of community mods, ranking it for many among the best horror games of 2023.
Released on October 23 by solo developer Zeekerss, Lethal Company is an online co-op horror game where players must travel to monster-infested moons and collect valuable scrap to sell to The Company. The game features FPS gameplay with in-game voice chat, diverse enemy designs, and a unique computer log system. Content creators and casual players have been sharing highlights and voicing support, leading to the indie title achieving an impressive milestone.
Lethal Company developer Zeekerss shared on Twitter that the indie game has surpassed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, marking a massive achievement for the horror title. The game, made in its entirety by Zeekerss as a solo development project, boasts "Overwhelmingly Positive" review scores on the official Lethal Company Steam page. Fans have been praising the game for its exceptional VOIP quality and hilarious movement mechanics, resulting in a number of fun clips shared across social media. Players have begun voicing enthusiastic support for Lethal Company, with some ranking it among the likes of Dead by Daylight and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as a go-to game for lovers of multiplayer horror. Both experienced players and beginners of Lethal Company have been able to find enjoyment with the indie title, pushing it to its first major Steam milestone.
Indie Games Continue to Impress Fans
Though AAA games tend to receive the most attention from critics and audiences, indie games remain a significant part of the video game industry. Massively popular games like Stardew Valley and Undertale are perfect examples of the wonderful storytelling and gameplay that can come from solo indie developers, and fans continue to showcase their love for games from up-and-coming studios and creators. Major remakes including Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 may have dominated the horror spotlight this year, but smaller titles like Lethal Company have shown that they too can garner a large player count and dedicated following.
Multiplayer gaming remains popular across genres, and co-op horror games continue to resonate well with audiences. As Lethal Company grows in popularity and works to establish itself as one of the best indie horror games, fans will want to keep an eye out on updates to the popular horror title.
Lethal Company
- Released
- October 23, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
You are a contracted worker for the Company. Your job is to collect scrap from abandoned, industrialized moons to meet the Company's profit quota. You can use the cash you earn to travel to new moons with higher risks and rewards--or you can buy fancy suits and decorations for your ship. Experience nature, scanning any creature you find to add them to your bestiary. Explore the wondrous outdoors and rummage through their derelict, steel and concrete underbellies. Just never miss the quota.
These dangers prey upon the vulnerable and lonesome, and the protection of your crew may be your only hope. You can guide your crewmates from your ship, using the radar to call out traps and using the ship's terminal to access remotely locked doors--or you can all go in together. The Company store has many useful tools for the job, including lights, shovels, walkie talkies, stun grenades, or boomboxes.
Things get dangerous at night. Communicate with your crewmates to carry all valuables to the ship before things get too dangerous, and try not to leave anyone behind.
