R.E.P.O. is the Viral Meme Horror Game Taking Steam by Storm

Author : Penelope Mar 17,2025

R.E.P.O. is the Viral Meme Horror Game Taking Steam by Storm

R.E.P.O., a cooperative horror game brimming with dark humor, challenges players to extract valuable items from monster-infested locations. Launched in Early Access on February 26th, developers anticipate this phase lasting six months to a year.

This darkly comedic, cooperative horror game, R.E.P.O., is making waves on Steam, earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Boasting over 6,000 reviews, a remarkable 97% are positive, showcasing its widespread appeal.

Players rave about the game's unique blend of humor and engaging gameplay. The advanced physics engine allows for creative and often hilarious solutions to object transportation, a key element praised by many. Comparisons to the popular Lethal Company are frequent, with players suggesting R.E.P.O. offers a compelling evolution of similar concepts, while maintaining its own distinct identity.

R.E.P.O.'s popularity is also reflected in its impressive player counts. Since launch, daily concurrent player numbers have consistently broken previous records, culminating in a peak of 61,791 yesterday. Interestingly, Monday saw even higher concurrent player numbers than the weekend, highlighting the game's viral growth.