The latest craze in the gaming world is a phenomenon known as “friendslop,” which may come across as a strange term at first. Games like Peak, RV There Yet?, and Meccha Chameleon have seen immense popularity recently due to their easy-to-understand gameplay, affordable pricing, and the chaotic fun of multiplayer interactions.
Described as games where players collaborate with friends to complete seemingly mundane tasks while embracing the silliness that ensues, friendslop games promote a casual and lighthearted approach to gaming. Players like Patrick Thornley from Langley, B.C., enjoy engaging in these games with friends scattered across Canada for the sheer enjoyment and lack of seriousness involved.
A new addition to the friendslop genre, Big Walk, introduces a fresh take by combining emergent chaos with a meticulously designed world reminiscent of acclaimed titles such as Myst and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This game stands out as a strong contender for game of the year by emphasizing the essence of friendship and shared exploration within a video game setting.
The term “friendslop” was reportedly coined by an individual with the username @wooosaaaahhhhh in 2025, originally in reference to Lethal Company, a cooperative multiplayer horror game released in 2023. The concept of “friendfarming,” as explained by the user, revolves around building connections and spending quality time with friends, either new or existing.
Typically, friendslop games are characterized by their modest development budgets, simplistic visuals compared to high-end titles like Call of Duty, and straightforward gameplay objectives such as conquering a mountain in Peak or journeying through the wilderness in RV There Yet?. Many of these games incorporate proximity chat features where the volume of players’ voices diminishes with distance, encouraging close interaction or the use of in-game communication tools.
While success is not guaranteed in creating friendslop games, several have achieved viral acclaim in recent times. For instance, Peak by Aggro Crab has sold over 10 million copies since its launch in June 2025, while Meccha Chameleon sold 10 million copies within just 16 days of release.
In the midst of this trend, Big Walk by Melbourne-based House House, known for the popular Untitled Goose Game, steps into the limelight. In this game, groups of 2 to 12 players embody cartoonish characters exploring an Australian outback-inspired environment filled with collaborative puzzles that unlock progression through the game.
Unlike other friendslop games that dynamically generate environments, Big Walk offers meticulously crafted landscapes with unique solutions to each puzzle, ranging from straightforward to intricate. Players must communicate effectively through gestures and actions, as the absence of conventional signals like thumbs-up or thumbs-down encourages creative problem-solving approaches.
In addition to puzzle-solving mechanics, Big Walk emphasizes the camaraderie and collaborative learning experiences among friends, with moments of relaxation and social interaction integrated into the gameplay. While the game’s static world design may limit its longevity compared to procedurally generated titles, the approximately 20-hour gameplay promises an exceptional and memorable gaming experience.
Available on Windows PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, and Sony PlayStation 5, Big Walk stands out as a standout title in the friendslop genre, offering players a unique blend of cooperative challenges and social dynamics within a meticulously crafted virtual world.