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Indie dev making co-op puzzle games. Once Before Us - a 2-player co-op puzzle adventure where you have to talk your way through. Out now on Steam. Grab a partner and search "Once Before Us" on Steam.

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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 9h
Two weeks since launch, quieter than I hoped. Then a player who finished it wrote "the best co-op puzzle game", harder than any co-op they'd played. That one keeps me going. If you played it, a Steam review helps more than you know 💛 store.steampowered.com/app/3849930?utm_source=bluesky
Steam review by ExPromi, Recommended, 10 hours on record, 27 people found it helpful. Title in Russian: "The best co-op puzzle game."
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A player spent 10 hours in Once Before Us with a partner, then left this: "The best puzzles for co-op playthroughs." - Steam player CraX That one line made my week 💛 store.steampowered.com/app/3849930?utm_source=bluesky #CoOpGame #IndieGame
Steam review by CraX, Recommended, 10.0 hours on record: "The best puzzles for co-op playthroughs. At first it seems like the game is bad, but if you want to warm up your brain, I recommend it for a playthrough."
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It still feels unreal that people are playing something I spent years making. Every chapter is its own world, and none can be solved alone. If there's someone you'd play it with, a repost would mean the world to me 💛 store.steampowered.com/app/3849930?utm_source=bluesky #CoOpGame #IndieGame
Two players crossing a rope bridge into thick white fog.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A Steam curator called Once Before Us "a true friendship test" and I can't stop smiling 💛 "Co-op where shouting 'Look left!' solves everything." - IndieSight store.steampowered.com/app/3849930?utm_source=bluesky #CoOpGame #IndieGame
Steam curator review by IndieSight, Recommended: "Co-op where shouting Look left! solves everything. Abandoned places and two-player riddles. A true friendship test."
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Solo dev here. For years I dreamed of sharing a game I made, and now it's out. Still feels unreal. Once Before Us needs two players - got someone to play with? I'd love for you to take a look 💛 store.steampowered.com/app/3849930?utm_source=bluesky #ScreenshotSaturday #CoOpGame #IndieGame
Two characters, one in a blue hoodie and one in a red jacket, looking up at a castle under a bright sun.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Indie dev here, always curious what else is coming – GamesRadar's running list of upcoming indie games for 2026 has real range, horror to cozy to narrative adventures. Worth a scroll: www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-indie-g…
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Upcoming indie games for 2026 and beyond
The most exciting upcoming indie games that should be on your radar in 2026
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Big Walk (Untitled Goose Game's studio) hit 1M sales in a week - a co-op game built around talking to each other, including moments you can't. Different scale than mine, same belief: communication is the game. store.steampowered.com/app/1478500/... #CoOpGame #IndieGame
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Big Walk on Steam
Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I launched my 2-player co-op puzzle game 8 days ago. Steam hides the review score until 10 reviews - we're at 1. Played Once Before Us with someone? A one-line review would genuinely help a solo dev. store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/... #CoOpGame #IndieGame
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Rivage launched this week — a solo sci-fi puzzle game trapped on a space station where time's gone wrong. Different flavor than mine (Once Before Us needs two people), but happy to see more story-first puzzle games getting real love. www.rivagethegame.com #CoOpGame #IndieGame
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RIVAGE
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Awesome Games Review Group on Once Before Us: "Broke an ancient mechanism and hugged it out. Best relationship test since IKEA 🧩" Out now, 2-player co-op only. store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
TheGamer's 2026 puzzle games list includes Chants of Sennaar — learning a language just to survive. Resonates: half of Once Before Us is players learning to read each other, not just solve the puzzle. www.thegamer.com/best-puzzle-...
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10 Brilliant Puzzle Games You Absolutely Need To Play In 2026
Whether it's an escape room, platforming puzzle, horror title, detective mystery, or something in between, these puzzle games are all must-plays!
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Gaming Grandma on Once Before Us: "Real communication or you won't get far here - one spots the clue, the other figures out what to do with it. The puzzles test both logic and your ability to work as a team." store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Xbox's Indie Selects picks for September 2026 are worth a look between co-op sessions — always fun to see how differently small teams reinvent familiar genres. Good rabbit hole if you're between games: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
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Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX ...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
GameSpot just put together their picks for the best PC co-op games to play in 2026 — a good list to raid next if you and your partner just finished Once Before Us: www.gamespot.com/gallery/pc-c...
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The Best PC Co-Op Games To Play In 2026
10 of the best co-op games on PC, from roguelikes and FPS games to indie horror gems and strategy sims.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
3 days left to grab Once Before Us at launch price before it goes back up. .99 -> .29 (10% off), ends Sept 22. Co-op narrative puzzle-adventure for two, no solo mode. store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
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Save 10% on Once Before Us on Steam
Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players. Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork. Together you’ll explore...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
CBR put together a list of the best co-op games announced or releasing in 2026, and it's a good one to bookmark if you're already thinking about what to play with your co-op partner after Once Before Us: www.cbr.com/best-co-op-g...
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10 Best Co-Op Games Announced or Releasing in 2026
Co-op gaming is having its biggest year yet. These are the best games to play with friends in 2026, from RuneScape to Elden Ring.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Once you find the right rhythm together, it just clicks. #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGameDev #CoOp store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Checkpoint Gaming's September indie round-up has WheelMates in it — co-op as two tiny RC cars solving puzzles around an oversized house. Great pick if you're between co-op sessions. checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
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10 sensational indies to check out in September 2026
September 2026 indies! This month's indies include a creepy RPG farming sim, an Aussie doggy that doesn't care, and a Cyberpunk life sim!
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
GameSpot rounded up the best new co-op games from the last 6 months and it's a solid list if you want something to play with your Once Before Us partner next: www.gamespot.com/gallery/best...
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The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months
These are 11 of our favourite co-op games from the second half of 2025, from chilled out coloring games to frantic speed racing, it's been a busy few months in…
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Adding this to my own list post-launch — TheGamer's picks for brilliant puzzle games worth playing right now. Good if you're between co-op sessions and want something to untangle solo: www.thegamer.com/best-puzzle-...
thegamer.com
10 Brilliant Puzzle Games You Absolutely Need To Play In 2026
Whether it's an escape room, platforming puzzle, horror title, detective mystery, or something in between, these puzzle games are all must-plays!
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Launching into a genuinely packed September for games. Funny timing, but I like the company - PC Gamer rounded up the month: www.pcgamer.com/games/pc-gam...
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September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for new releases
Well, the honor truly belongs to fall in general, but let's take this one month at a time.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Spent this week on a puzzle that only works if both players stay quiet for a second. Sounds simple, but I had to redesign the hint system so it never interrupts that silence - the game had to learn when NOT to help. Small fix, weirdly satisfying.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's here! Once Before Us is officially out on Steam 🎉 Grab a friend and dive into the co-op adventure I've been building for so long: store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
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Save 10% on Once Before Us on Steam
Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players. Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork. Together you’ll explore...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
One more day. Tomorrow, Once Before Us goes live - my 2-player co-op narrative puzzle-adventure. If you've got a co-op partner lined up, now's the time to wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
store.steampowered.com
Once Before Us on Steam
Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players. Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork. Together you’ll explore...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
2 days until launch! Once Before Us is a co-op puzzle-adventure for two — you need a real second player to see the whole story. Haven't wishlisted yet%3F Now's the time: store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
store.steampowered.com
Once Before Us on Steam
Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players. Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork. Together you’ll explore...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
One more before launch: Xbox Wire's Indie Selects for September has a great lineup. Always nice to launch alongside games this interesting: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
news.xbox.com
Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX ...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Good roundup if you are looking for something to play this weekend, some solid co-op picks in here: www.fixgamingchannel.com/indie-games-...
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5 Indie Games to Try This Weekend: Co-op Questions and Cyberpunk Chaos | Fix Gaming Channel
Stay updated with the latest gaming stories, indie developer features, and honest reviews from Fix Gaming Channel.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As an indie dev in the middle of launch week, I love seeing what else is coming out in co-op right now — Green Man Gaming's September indie round-up has some good ones: www.greenmangaming.com/blog/indie-g...
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Indie Game Release Round-Up: September 2026 - Green Man Gaming Blog
Discover the best indie games launching in September 2026, including Grail, Trine 6, Wind Runners, Decklings, and more hidden gems.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Launch week for me, but also a great month for indies in general — So Many Games put together a solid September guide if you're looking for what else to check out: somanygames.co.uk/articles/ind...
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Indie Game Guide to September '26 | So Many Games
John's back to attempt to help and guide you through what can easily be classed as the busiest month of the year for releases.
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
One week until launch! Once Before Us is a 2-player co-op puzzle-adventure - you and a friend solve everything together, no solo mode. If that sounds like your kind of night in: store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
store.steampowered.com
Once Before Us on Steam
Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players. Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork. Together you’ll explore...
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hot take: forced separation puzzles (you go left, I go right, talk through walls) are the best trust exercise in game design. Nothing bonds two players faster than one of you being confidently wrong about what a lever does. What co-op puzzle mechanic can't you get enough of?
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ratzikdev @ratzikdev.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
One week until Once Before Us launches! It's a 2-player co-op narrative puzzle-adventure built to be played with someone else — no solo mode, on purpose. The idea is figuring things out together. Store page: store.steampowered.com/app/3849930/...
store.steampowered.com
Once Before Us on Steam
Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players. Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork. Together you’ll explore...
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