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Highest rated game of 2026 sells 1,000,000 copies in six days
The co-op puzzle game Big Walk, developed by House House, has achieved over one million copies sold in just six days. The game, which received a 9/10 review and is currently the highest-rated game on Metacritic, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with a significant portion of sales likely coming from PC and Switch platforms.
Big Walk strides to sales success, passing an impressive milestone in under one week
House House's cooperative puzzle game Big Walk has achieved over one million sales in just six days across PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game, praised for its communication-based gameplay and open-ended design, allows two to 12 players to solve group puzzles using proximity voice chat or text.
Big Walk has sold over 1 million copies worldwide
The multiplayer game Big Walk, developed by House House and published by Panic, has sold over one million copies worldwide in less than a week since its release on August 4. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, and was also offered as a free monthly game for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
Indie Games Are Breaking Out–But It’s Still Tough Out There
Several indie games like Big Walk, Ball X Pit, and Mewgenics have achieved significant sales milestones, with Big Walk surpassing one million units and Ball X Pit reaching two million. Despite these successes, the article highlights the ongoing challenges faced by many independent developers who struggle for recognition and financial stability in a crowded market.
Big Walk sales surpass one million
Big Walk has sold over one million units across all platforms in just six days since its launch. The cooperative multiplayer adventure developed by Panic and House House focuses on teamwork, communication, and exploration. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and features crossplay.
Big Walk: So, what's the deal with that number puzzle?
This guide explains how to solve a number puzzle in the game Big Walk, which involves two four-digit numbers found on a sign near a beach structure. The puzzle requires players to use either a map or a GPS device to locate a hidden button, which must be held down by one player while another retrieves an item. The article provides hints and a full solution, emphasizing cooperative play.
Can you play Big Walk alone or with randoms?
Big Walk, a co-op adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, requires players to have friends to play with as it is impossible to progress alone and does not feature matchmaking. Players can join friends on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch via session codes or through their Steam friends list on PC. For those without friends interested in playing, online communities like the Big Walk subreddit are suggested for finding other players.
Big Walk review - the opposite of friendslop
Big Walk is a deceptively innovative co-op puzzle game from House House that encourages communication and teamwork among up to 12 players. Despite initial impressions of "friendslop" due to its character designs and vague trailers, the game offers a carefully designed world and engaging puzzles that demand collaboration, making it a standout release for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Big Walk Released
Big Walk is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by House House and published by Panic, the game challenges players to wander through bushland and solve puzzles. It also features a co-op mode.
Big Walk launch trailer – cooperative multiplayer adventure from Untitled Goose Game dev hits Nintendo Switch 2
Panic and House House have released the launch trailer for Big Walk, a cooperative multiplayer adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk emphasizes teamwork, communication through various tools, and features flexible player counts from 2 to 12 with crossplay support. The game is now available on the Nintendo eShop.
Big Walk Review - All friend, no slop
Big Walk is a highly considered and expertly crafted social game from House House, featuring charming hybrid beings exploring a gorgeous, open Australian landscape. The game innovates on the 'friend slop' genre by focusing on clear goals and rewarding exploration and communication challenges, despite minor glitches and awkward movement.
Big Walk review for Nintendo Switch 2
Big Walk is a cooperative puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch 2 that emphasizes teamwork and exploration. The game requires at least one other player and supports up to 12, featuring proximity voice chat and well-designed challenges that encourage experimentation. While it excels in multiplayer with friends, solo play is not supported, and progress is tied to the host player.
Communication is the biggest puzzle piece in chill co-op game Big Walk, so don't take any shortcuts by using…
Big Walk is a chill co-op puzzle game where communication is key to solving its challenges. The article emphasizes using the game's built-in proximity chat over external voice services like Discord to fully experience the intended gameplay, which includes creative solutions and humorous mishaps. The game is set to release on August 4th for PC.
"I was told you couldn't do 3D on the Playdate, so I did it" - Gamedev creates a 3D renderer for Panic's tiny monochrome handheld that makes even Mirror's Edge inspired levels possible
Developer Cristina Ramos has created a 3D renderer for the Panic Playdate handheld, enabling games like her first-person Metroidvania, Katavatis, to run on the monochrome device. Despite the Playdate's limited hardware, Ramos's renderer achieves visuals comparable to the 3DO or Sega Saturn, and has even been used to run DOOM. Katavatis will also be available on Steam and Itchio.
Upcoming PS Plus Day-1 Games Get 2026 Release Dates
Two day-one games for PlayStation Plus in 2026 have received release dates. Big Walk, a cooperative multiplayer adventure, will launch on August 4, 2026, for all PS Plus tiers. RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a new adventure in the RuneScape IP, will be available to Extra and Premium subscribers starting September 15, 2026.
Big Walk Is an Upcoming Co-Op Multiplayer Adventure with Weird Communication Mechanics
Big Walk, an upcoming co-op multiplayer adventure from developer House House and publisher Panic, is set to release on August 4th, 2026, for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. The game features unique communication mechanics where players must use methods like miming, singing, or gestures to overcome obstacles, alongside proximity voice chat that adapts to the environment.
Big Walk's creators reflect on their six-year journey
House House developers Nico Disseldorp and Stuart Gillespie-Cook reflect on the six-year development of their upcoming co-op exploration game, Big Walk. Inspired by COVID lockdowns, the game emphasizes social interaction through proximity chat and will launch on August 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac. The team discusses their decision against using Early Access to maintain their creative process and how the game's unique mechanics, like muffled voice chat for puzzles, are difficult to describe but core to its appeal.
Big Walk adds Switch 2 version, launches August 4
The cooperative multiplayer adventure game Big Walk will launch on August 4 for PC, PlayStation 5, and the newly announced Switch 2. The PlayStation 5 version will be available day one as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game. The game features proximity voice chat, flexible player counts up to 12, and cross-play.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead at BAFTA Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch each won three awards at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Clair Obscur secured Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English, while Dispatch won for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, received a BAFTA Fellowship.
Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI
Panic, the company behind the Playdate console, announced that its game catalog will no longer accept titles that use generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialogue starting this month. While AI assistance for coding is permitted and will be disclosed, the use of large language models and AI image/audio generators for creative assets is prohibited. Previously approved games using generative AI will remain with a disclosure.