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PAX West 2026 - Lazy River: Zombie Survival that Makes a Splash
Lazy River is a 4-player co-op first-person zombie survival game set in a waterpark, offering a creative twist on the genre. Players scavenge, craft, and build a raft to survive waves of zombies and robots, utilizing unique water-based weaponry and park equipment. The game aims to stand out with its fun and unconventional setting, providing a frantic and entertaining experience.
Lazy River takes survival shooting into a whimsical water park
Lazy River is a whimsical PvE survival shooter set in a water park where players must survive a zombie outbreak and a malfunctioning security system while building a raft. The game combines leisurely drifting with intense combat and base-building elements, featuring unique weapons like pool noodles and squirt guns. Developed by a team including veteran indie developer Mike Boxleiter, Lazy River is planned for a 2027 Steam Early Access release on PC.
“Friendslop” Sounds Like An Insult. What Do Developers Think?
The term "friendslop," used to describe co-op games with low mechanical complexity and high social interaction, is a subject of debate among developers. While some find it demeaning, many developers are coming to accept or even embrace the label, recognizing its utility in describing a popular game style, despite potential negative connotations.
Left 4 Dead meets friendslop as you and your pals try to escape 'the galaxy's most-unregulated waterpark'
Lazy River is a new co-op survival crafting game where players must escape a space station waterpark after a pee-related incident turns everyone into zombies. Players will build rafts from scavenged resources, arm themselves with makeshift weapons, and fight through automated defenses and zombie hordes. The game is developed by Mike Boxleiter and is set to enter early access in 2027 for PC.
Defend your raft from space zombies in Lazy River, from the creator of Secret Hitler
Lazy River, a co-op shooter from Secret Hitler creator Mike Boxleiter, is set to launch in Early Access in summer 2027. Players must defend their raft from space zombies in a malfunctioning space waterpark by using water-based weaponry and crafting.
