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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: Oct 23, 2025
Price (USD): $8.99
Current Players: 1.3k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(96%)
Excellent atmosphere
Great value
Character customization
Co-op gameplay
Unique monsters
Repetitive gameplay
Affordable price
AI consistency
Frequent crashes
Limited maps
The general sentiment of the reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with players showing enthusiasm for the atmosphere and co-op aspects of the game. The game's affordable price is seen as a significant advantage, offering great value for the quality and depth of the experience provided. However, there are criticisms regarding AI consistency and frequent crashes that undermine enjoyment. While the limited maps could lead to repetitive gameplay, many players express anticipation for future updates that promise to expand content and features, suggesting the game holds strong potential for growth.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an excellent atmosphere with stunning graphics, sound design, and an immersive horror experience.
  • Character customization and the sci-fi setting are praised for feeling like a mix of 'Alien: Isolation' and 'Dead Space'.
  • The variety in monsters and continuously evolving game mechanics keep players engaged, with unique monsters adding unpredictability to each session.
  • Co-op gameplay is a highlight, amplified by the teamwork needed to complete objectives, echoing feedback from those who value cooperative survival games.
  • The game is exceptionally well-priced for the content and quality offered, providing great value and often compared to higher-priced AAA titles.

    • Negative Points

  • There are consistency issues with the AI, such as bugs where enemies can camp locations or have inconsistent attack ranges.
  • The game is criticized for frequent crashes and bugs that affect the experience significantly for some users.
  • A lack of map variety makes the current gameplay potentially repetitive after multiple sessions.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game's price is seen as a great value, it also leads to lower expectations, which are exceeded by the game’s quality – this mixed sentiment is reflected by differing expectations based on the price.
  • Some players find the missions and objectives can become repetitive despite the initial excitement and praise for the unique gameplay mechanics.

    • Common Themes

  • The vibe of 'Alien: Isolation' is a dominant theme with many players drawing parallels to it regarding atmosphere and style.
  • The co-op aspect is frequently mentioned as a strong point, encouraging cooperative strategies for overcoming challenges.
  • Many reviewers highlight the need for more content such as maps and missions to maintain long-term engagement.
  • There's a general sense of excitement about future updates and the potential for new monsters, objectives, and gameplay features.
    • Updated 11/2/2025, 12:01:14 AM UTC
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