Lethal Company: Co-op Horror Game Breaks Player Records on Steam
Lethal Company, a co-op horror game set on moons infested with monsters, has quickly gained popularity on Steam, reaching a new player record just one month after its launch.
Impressive Player Numbers
The developers, Zeekerss, recently announced that Lethal Company surpassed 100,000 concurrent players on November 19th, just a few days before its one-month anniversary. Since then, the game has continued to attract even more players, with over 115,000 simultaneous players in the last 24 hours, as reported by SteamDB.
This 24-hour peak puts Lethal Company ahead of other popular multiplayer games on Steam, including Survival Ascended, Dead by Daylight, Rust, DayZ, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2. It also closely rivals the current player count of Grand Theft Auto V.
Cooperative Survival Gameplay
One of the main factors contributing to Lethal Company’s success is its cooperative survival gameplay. In the game, players work as employees for an ominous Company, tasked with collecting scrap from abandoned moons. However, these moons are far from vacant, as players will encounter various dangerous creatures while exploring them. Navigating through fog and darkness adds to the challenge, with some players opting to stay in the ship and guide their crewmates, similar to the game Phasmophobia.
To meet their Company’s quota in time, players must scavenge efficiently, or face severe consequences. Lethal Company has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, further fueling its popularity.
Early Access and Future Plans
Lethal Company is currently in Early Access, and Zeekerss expects to continue working on the game for approximately six more months. During this time, they plan to introduce additional creatures, tools, cosmetics (which can be purchased with collected scrap), and new maps to explore. The game already features seven moons ripe for exploration.
With thousands of positive reviews and an active player base, Lethal Company has proven its worth, especially considering its affordable price of £8.50. If you’re curious to experience the horrors of scavenging scrap from monster-infested moons, this game is definitely worth checking out.