Parallel Experiment is a mind-bending co-op puzzle thriller arriving on mobile later this year

Parallel Experiment: A Co-op Crime Thriller 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. Players, often situated in separate locations, must collaborate, sharing clues and solving puzzles together.

Featuring over 80 puzzles, an in-game notebook for clue tracking, cooperative dialogue, and a stylish noir comic book aesthetic, Parallel Experiment adds a layer of playful interaction. Players can even playfully annoy each other by knocking on windows or poking their partner.

Cross-platform play is a key feature, allowing for seamless collaboration between desktop and mobile players. While desktop co-op is easily facilitated by platforms like Discord, mobile play introduces new and creative communication challenges, adding an extra dimension to the gameplay.

While the co-op puzzle genre isn't new, Parallel Experiment benefits from extensive testing to optimize the mobile experience.

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.