A rising trend in video games known as “friendslop” is gaining popularity among gamers worldwide.
Games like Peak, RV There Yet?, and Meccha Chameleon have witnessed massive sales in the past year due to their easy-to-understand gameplay, affordable pricing, and the chaotic fun of multiplayer gaming.
According to Patrick Thornley from Langley, B.C., who engages in friendslop gaming with friends across Canada, the essence of these games lies in cooperative play with friends where players tackle seemingly mundane tasks while enjoying the silliness and casual atmosphere.
The latest addition to the friendslop genre, Big Walk, stands out by combining emergent chaos with a meticulously designed world inspired by classic games like Myst and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
With its focus on friendship and shared exploration, Big Walk is a strong contender for the game of the year title.
Understanding Friendslop
The term “friendslop” was coined by a user named @wooosaaaahhhhh in 2025, primarily referring to Lethal Company, a cooperative horror game released in 2023.
Online discussions describe “friendfarming,” a related slang term, as either increasing one’s circle of friends or spending quality time with existing friends.
Typically, friendslop games are characterized by their low to mid-range budgets, simple visuals, and straightforward objectives, such as scaling a mountain in Peak or navigating an RV in RV There Yet?
These games often incorporate proximity chat, where player voices fade as they move apart, encouraging close interactions or the use of communication devices for distant conversations.
Unlike traditional games, making mistakes or goofing around in friendslop games is part of the fun, with minimal repercussions.
While success is not guaranteed, friendslop games like Peak and Meccha Chameleon have seen significant sales figures in a short period.
Big Walk Unveiled
Launching in this dynamic environment, Big Walk by Melbourne’s House House, known for Untitled Goose Game, introduces a new level of friendslop gaming.
Players embody cartoonish characters exploring an Australian outback-inspired landscape, encountering teamwork-based puzzles to progress through the game.
Each solved puzzle rewards players with a red, gourd-like object, unlocking access to the next area upon collection.
Unlike many friendslop games, Big Walk offers a meticulously crafted world with fixed environments and intricate puzzles, reminiscent of Myst but with a cooperative twist.
From stacking characters to reach heights to coordinating multiple actions simultaneously, Big Walk offers a blend of puzzle-solving and cooperative gameplay.
Players must devise unique communication methods, utilizing gestures and signals due to obstacles hindering traditional voice chat interactions.
