The latest trend gaining rapid popularity in the video game industry is known as “friendslop,” despite its seemingly derogatory name.
Games such as Peak, RV There Yet?, and Meccha Chameleon have witnessed significant sales in the past year, offering easy-to-understand gameplay, affordable pricing, and a chaotic multiplayer experience.
According to Patrick Thornley, a player from Langley, B.C., friendslop games involve cooperative play with friends to complete often mundane tasks, adding to the challenge with the playful antics of participants.
A recent release, Big Walk, exemplifies the essence of friendslop by blending emergent disorder with a meticulously designed game world reminiscent of classics like Myst and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This game has emerged as a strong contender for the title of the game of the year, emphasizing the significance of friendship and shared exploration in a video game setting.
The term “friendslop” was popularized by an X user with the handle @wooosaaaahhhhh in 2025, specifically in reference to Lethal Company, a cooperative multiplayer horror game. The concept of “friendfarming,” described as gathering friends or spending quality time with existing friends, is closely associated with friendslop games.
Characterized by simple visuals and straightforward gameplay, friendslop games like Peak and RV There Yet? emphasize proximity chat, creating an immersive experience where players must stay close to communicate effectively.
While success is not guaranteed, friendslop games have seen viral success stories 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 16 days of release.
In the realm of friendslop games, Big Walk from Melbourne studio House House stands out with its cartoonish characters exploring an Australian outback-inspired environment. The game challenges groups of players to collaborate on solving puzzles to progress through the game world.
In contrast to procedurally generated environments in other friendslop games, Big Walk offers a meticulously crafted world with unique puzzles that require teamwork and effective communication among players.
By encouraging players to develop unconventional communication methods and work together to overcome challenges, Big Walk focuses on the camaraderie and collaborative problem-solving aspects rather than just completing tasks.
While the novelty of Big Walk may diminish after around 20 hours of gameplay due to its static world design, the game promises an exceptional gaming experience and is expected to be among the standout releases of the year.
“Big Walk” is now available for Windows PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, and Sony PlayStation 5, offering players a unique and engaging friendslop experience that emphasizes teamwork and communication.
