Underplayed Gems

Red Rope: Don't Fall Behind (2016)

Red Rope: Don't Fall Behind cover
Developer
Yonder
Publisher
IndieGala
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 119 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense cooperative survival experience where two players are physically linked, requiring constant coordination to navigate a dark, oppressive labyrinth.

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What players say

Players say Red Rope is an uncompromising co-op experience where two characters tethered by a rope must navigate a labyrinth together. It is extremely difficult and demands constant communication and patience, with many reporting that it ended friendships or caused frustration, but those who persist find it uniquely rewarding.

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