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Barotrauma
Reviewed by Daniel L. · October 2023
FakeFish · Survival · 2023
Coop Games score: 8/10 (Game 3/5, Co-op 5/5)
Co-op facts
- Co-op players
- 1-16 (verified by Coop Games)
- Co-op modes
- Online (16), LAN
- Single-player
- Yes
- Copies needed
- One per player
- Cross-platform
- No, everyone needs the same kind of system
- Co-op length
- About 50 hours
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genre
- Survival
- Price
- $19.99 on Steam
Game
A submarine simulation game set in the icy depths of Jupiter’s moon, Europa. Barotrauma blends survival, crisis management, and role-playing elements. The game’s atmosphere is tense and claustrophobic, accentuated by the dark depths of the sea and the ever-present threat of alien creatures.
The mechanics involve managing your submarine’s various systems, conducting repairs, and handling emergencies, all while exploring a procedurally generated ocean.
Even though the game mechanics can be a bit rough around the edges and the graphics and sound design feels a bit outdated. We find ourselves returning time after time to this charming and chaotic survival game.
Co-op
The co-op experience in Barotrauma is where the game truly shines. Playing with friends or other players online, teamwork becomes crucial. Players can take on different roles such as captain, engineer, or medic, each with specific responsibilities. Communication and collaboration are key, as the submarine’s survival depends on efficiently managing resources, repairing damages, and fending off creatures.
This often leads to tense situations and conflicts among players, especially when decisions need to be made quickly. It’s this pressure-cooker environment, peppered with moments of triumph and failure, that makes Barotrauma’s co-op gameplay an intense, absorbing experience well-suited for those seeking a challenging cooperative adventure.
By the way, how well do you know your friends? Do you trust them or could perhaps one of them be a traitor?
We recommend being at least four players. Are you to few? The online community is filled with people waiting to join you on your adventure.
Frequently asked
Is Barotrauma co-op?
Yes, Barotrauma supports 1-16 player co-op, online.
How many players can play Barotrauma together?
Up to 16 players in co-op. We verify co-op player counts ourselves instead of repeating the store page number.
Is Barotrauma couch co-op?
No. Co-op in Barotrauma is online only.
Where to buy: $19.99 on Steam (checked within the last week).
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