Species: Unknown
Action
Indie
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Full controller support
Family Sharing

Species: Unknown is a 1 to 4 players co-op survival horror. Complete high-risk missions aboard an abandoned ship while being hunted by an unknown creature. Survive and upgrade your gear to face each new threat that lurks in the dark.

Developers: WanadevStudio
Publishers: WanadevStudio
Release Date: 23 Oct, 2025
Price (USD): 7,80€
Current Players: 751

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(95%)
great atmosphere
fun with friends
good graphics
great value
unique monsters
difficulty level
progression system
content depth
repetitive gameplay
performance issues
limited content
map variety
technical issues
The game's atmosphere and co-op experience are major highlights, making it a fun and engaging horror experience, especially with friends. The progression system and current content elicit mixed feelings among players, with some wanting more variety and depth. However, some players have encountered consistent performance issues and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for being good value with players eagerly awaiting future updates and content expansions.

Positive Points

  • The game's atmosphere is highly praised, considered immersive and atmospheric.
  • It's noted for having a fun co-op experience with friends, enhancing the horror aspect.
  • Graphics are consistently mentioned as a major positive, with good optimization for various systems.
  • The game is considered good value for money, often touted as a great purchase for $10.
  • There’s enthusiasm for the unique and varied monster designs that change the gameplay dynamically.
  • Negative Points

  • Some reviewers highlight issues with repetitive gameplay due to limited maps and content.
  • There are noted performance issues, particularly with multiplayer connections and game stability.
  • The game is criticized for lacking more dynamic map designs and more varied maps.
  • A small group of players have experienced crashes and technical issues, affecting their ability to play.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game's difficulty level is appreciated by some but considered too challenging or frustrating by others.
  • While the game has strong base mechanics, some feel it needs more variety and depth in missions.
  • The progression system is liked, but some find it grindy or too slow.
  • Common Themes

  • The game delivers a great co-op horror experience and is strongly compared to games like Alien: Isolation and Phasmophobia.
  • Players are highly anticipating more content and updates, with a clear excitement for the game's potential growth.
  • The sound design and visual effects contribute significantly to the horror atmosphere.
  • Updated 5/22/2026, 12:01:34 AM UTC