Parallel Experiment: A Co-op Crime Thriller Puzzler Coming to Steam and Mobile
Eleven Puzzles' highly anticipated co-op crime thriller puzzler, Parallel Experiment, is set to launch on Steam this March. A mobile demo is also planned for iOS and Android later in 2025, with a full mobile release to follow.
This unique co-op experience, reminiscent of titles like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, casts players as detectives Ally and Old Dog. Working across separate locations, players must communicate clues and collaborate to solve over 80 challenging puzzles.
The game features an in-game notebook for clue tracking, cooperative dialogue, a stylish noir comic book aesthetic, and even playful interactions like window-knocking and partner-poking. Cross-platform play is confirmed, adding a layer of strategic communication and potential distraction, whether playing with a remote partner or someone in the same room.
While the co-op puzzle genre is established, Parallel Experiment benefits from extensive testing to optimize the mobile experience. The developers aim to deliver a polished and engaging game across both platforms.
For more on upcoming multiplayer games, check out our regular "Ahead of the Game" feature, including our recent review of the dungeon crawler Gold & Glory.