Big Walk Review — An Unforgettable Co-Op Adventure
Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure by House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game. In the three years since it was announced, it's been described as a co-op walking sim, a puzzle adventure game, and most recently a "friend slot." After spending 20+ hours in the world of this Australian Outback-inspired game, it's no easier to define — because it's not actually like anything else.
By inventively stripping the medium down to its most essential parts, Big Walk invites novices and experts alike to build it back up from scratch, coloring in its mysterious world with friends by their side.
What a Big Walk Review Highlights
Reviewers consistently point to the standout elements: the proximity voice chat that makes communication feel natural, the handcrafted island that feels intentional in every inch, and the teamwork-driven puzzles that adapt to your group size. It's a game of few words, offering a massive canvas on which your group creates its own story together.
The gameplay loop is universal in appeal. Big Walk deconstructs video games into their most foundational verbs — discover, experiment, prevail — and takes them to a depth that's exciting but never so involved as to leave players behind.
Why It's Praised So Highly
Deeply rewarding co-op: The true highlight is the shared joy of exploring the world and overcoming obstacles through thoughtful communication and teamwork. There's a lot more stopping and thinking than the title suggests — you'll do plenty of walking, but you'll do even more talking.
Final act as a masterclass: Big Walk's incredible focus culminates in a final stretch of puzzles that encapsulates everything you've seen and done in a genuinely mind-blowing way, cementing it as one of the best co-op games in years.
A game of the year contender: Many reviewers rate Big Walk as an obvious game-of-the-year contender, with the very last scene delivering a surprisingly bittersweet moment that leaves players glossed-eyed.
The One Knock
The only noticeable knock demands self-policing: without using Big Walk's proximity chat, you'd turn off its magic like flipping a switch. Using Steam or Discord chat circumvents a puzzle's intentional friction. It's on you to choose not to do that, or accept that you've made the game worse for yourself.
Should You Play Big Walk?
If you have friends or family you love and appreciate, Big Walk is bound to be a deeply rewarding experience. It's a game about walking and talking with the people you care about — and the shared joy of solving puzzles together is what makes it truly special.