The conversation about walking has officially begun: Big Walk from House House is now available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. This cooperative adventure sends you and your friends through an expansive, fictional bush landscape – entirely without combat, but with plenty to talk about. PlayStation Plus Essential members get the game for free directly at launch, while on Steam and in the Switch 2 eShop, it costs around $20 regularly.
What Big Walk is Really About
Instead of shooting or building, Big Walk focuses on cooperative exploration. You walk as small, bustling figures through open areas, solve small puzzles, discover quirky objects, and most importantly, remember this: talking helps. Communication is the central gameplay mechanic – those who don't coordinate will miss turns, secrets, and the best moments. The pace is deliberately slowed down, almost meditative, and that's precisely what appeals to many players.
From Goose to Group Walk: The Story Behind House House
House House is not an unknown name. The small studio from Melbourne became famous almost overnight in 2019 with Untitled Goose Game, in which players terrorized an English village as a mischievous goose. The game became an internet phenomenon, won several awards, and set standards for how much personality a small indie team can pack into a few, clearly understandable gameplay mechanics. Seven years later, House House completely shifts genres – away from solo chaos, towards cooperative togetherness. The change of scenery is bold, but the core idea remains the same: prioritizing unusual interactions over classic game objectives.
Critics are Raving
The initial reactions are remarkable: On Metacritic, Big Walk boasts a strong 93 out of 100 points, currently ranking it among the best-reviewed games of 2026 – with only a single title just ahead of it. Numerous publications particularly praise how originally the studio rethinks the co-op genre, without relying on violence or classic progression systems. For anyone looking for something relaxed with friends or family, it's definitely worth a look – especially PS Plus Essential subscribers can try it out virtually risk-free, while PC and Switch 2 players will have to pay the regular price.
Have you played Big Walk yet? Tell us in the comments how your first group walk went!
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