Game Atelier, the studio behind the vibrant “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom,” is taking a dark, twisted turn with its upcoming asymmetrical horror game, “Follow Us.” The two-player co-op has one player exploring a spooky environment, while another guides them remotely from a van, trying to keep their partner alive.
Set in a near-future where society lives entirely behind screens, “Follow Us” casts players as contractors for a shady streaming channel. In this world, the outside is a death trap, but the audience demands “real” thrills. Your job? Keep the viewers hooked, keep the “likes” coming, and try not to die on camera.
The game relies on a “buddy system” dynamic where communication is more important than fast reflexes. Each round lets players choose whether they want to play as the intrepid Explorer – who bravely navigates a deadly, haunted map in first-person – or the Operator, who hangs back in the safety of a van, watching through cameras and hacking the environment to clear a path. “Follow Us” creates tension by combining two seemingly opposing forces: isolation and connection with a partner.
Every mission explores a different type of fear, from psychological tension to pure dread. The Explorer experiences isolation and danger in the field, while the Operator suffers through helplessness and constant pressure. Every swap creates a fresh emotional scenario, making each playthrough completely different with unexpected communication conflicts guaranteed to create creepy co-op chaos!
“With ‘Follow Us’ we wanted to build a horror game where communication is the key to survival,” said FeiBi at Game Atelier. “Every mission becomes a live stress test for friendship and relationships. Friends and couples alike may find the game generating unexpected, hilarious, and horrifying reactions as players switch roles and power dynamics. Furthermore, the asymmetrical nature of the game makes it perfect for players where one player likes being spooked, while the other prefers a more casual, albeit chaotic, experience of overseeing an operation from afar. So there’s something for everyone!”
“Follow Us” is expected to be released later this year in Early Access for PC via Steam. The game is now available to wishlist.
