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Embers' Murky Divers sells 100K Early Access copies in under a month

Game Developer

The co-op horror game is the start of publisher Oro Interactive's focus toward "content-creator-focused horror games." "

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Content Warning sells 2.2 million copies, nets 8.8M players in two months

Game Developer

The co-op horror game got off to a good start by launching as a free-to-keep game, and its fortunes have only improved since.

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Holy Purge - Bible Camp

Indie DB

A new level for this co-op indie horror receives a special showcase

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As Gamescom begins, big expectations from major players

Game Daily

It’s a co-op game, with single-player options. “Low and Alone are each equipped with their own iconic items that will allow you to solve various puzzles and defend yourself against the new and dangerous challenges that await you,” writes Bandai Namco’s Maya Ziani on PlayStation Blog.

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Stumble Guys vs. Eggy Party: Which Fall Guys Clone Is the King of Mobile?

Game Refinery

Mobile games in the Chinese market tend to utilize a variety of social features such as voice chat, non-competitive co-op, and relationship systems – all features that have grown by 10% in popularity over the last year in the top 20% of most-downloaded Chinese games. Heavy focus on social elements.

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Genres are Marketing Terms, and Your Advice is Bad.

The Bottom Feeder

There's no swab test to tell if a game is "Survival Horror" or not. Co-Op Action Puzzle Game With Brief Sections Containing Every Other Genre" ( Puzzlequest, Slay the Spire, It Takes Two ) Defining a genre of any art is like trying to describe a cloud by drawing the cardboard box it's closest in shape too. Metroidvania."

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The Economics of a 2D Adventure Today

Grumpy Gamer

If you'd rather remain blissfully oblivious to the horrors of what goes on behind the scenes, this is the place to stop reading. There is also MDF (Marketing Development Funds) and co-op charges that the publisher needs to pay the retailer, and those typically run 6% of the Wholesale price billed quarterly, net of returns.

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