R.E.P.O.

R.E.P.O. is a multiplayer horror-action game for Windows PC developed by Semiwork, designed to deliver chaos, laughter, and dread in equal measure.

Supporting up to six players in online co-op, the REPO game tasks you with exploring cursed environments, retrieving valuable loot, and escaping monsters—all while surviving deadly hazards and preserving fragile items.



Set in a dilapidated post-human world ruled by an ominous AI overlord known as the "Taxman", R.E.P.O. (Recovery Extraction Protocol Operative) game fuses the rogue-lite genre with physics-based object handling to create a uniquely tense (and often comedic) co-op experience.

The FileHorse review team highly recommends this exceptional multiplayer horror game!

Key Features

Up to 6-Player Online Co-op: Team up with friends or strangers to extract loot while dodging enemies and navigating labyrinthine environments.

Physics-Based Object Handling: Every object you touch has weight, fragility, and momentum. Drop it? It breaks. Smash it? It’s worthless.

Procedurally Generated Levels: Each playthrough offers new layouts, increasing replayability and unpredictability.



Stealth & Strategy: Monsters are unforgiving and permadeath is real. Stay quiet, coordinate carefully, and avoid confrontation.

Progression System: Earn "Surplus" from successful missions to upgrade your gear, stats, and acquire new tools.

Unique Enemy Designs: From mischievous baby thieves to terrifying predators like the Huntsman, monsters are varied and dangerous.

Solo Play Support: While the game is optimized for co-op, solo players can still enjoy the challenge with creative tools like shrink ability and hiding mechanics.

Dark Humor & Voice Effects: Includes voice changers, text-to-speech tools, and hilarious in-game interactions.

User Interface

The UI is minimalistic but effective. In-game HUDs provide clear inventory tracking and mission objectives without overwhelming the screen.

Menu navigation is straightforward, although some polish could improve readability, particularly for new players.



Voice proximity and the text-to-speech system stand out as brilliant, adding unexpected comedic value to even the most terrifying situations.

Installation and Setup

R.E.P.O. is available on Steam via Early Access. The installation is lightweight at just over 1 GB. No external launchers or bloatware are required.

Setup is seamless, and most players can jump into a session within minutes. However, matchmaking lobbies are still being actively developed, which may cause occasional hiccups.

How to Play

Enter a Contract: Choose a mission with your crew and get briefed on the retrieval goal.

Locate & Extract Loot: Use your grabbing device to transport items—carefully. Fragile items can break from collisions.

Avoid Monsters: Stay quiet and out of sight. Permadeath means no second chances mid-run.



Coordinate With Team: Push loot carts, solve environmental obstacles, and revive downed teammates (when possible).

Return to Base: Successful missions yield Surplus, which you use to upgrade your robot avatar or buy tools.

Repeat With New Levels: Procedural generation means each run is fresh and chaotic.

FAQs

Is R.E.P.O. better with friends or solo?
While it can be played solo, R.E.P.O. shines in multiplayer. The teamwork, physics chaos, and laughs are best experienced with friends.

Does dying mean I lose all my progress?
No, permadeath only applies to the current run. You’ll still keep your earned Surplus for upgrades.

Is voice chat supported?
Yes, with hilarious voice modulation and a brilliant text-to-speech system for extra laughs.

What makes R.E.P.O. different from Lethal Company?
REPO for Windows leans heavily on physics interactions and object handling. The challenge comes not just from monsters, but from transporting fragile loot without destroying it.

Are updates and new content coming?
Yes, Semiwork has an active devlog and is planning more enemies, levels, customization, and improved matchmaking.

Pricing

Currently available in Early Access on Steam, R.E.P.O. is reasonably priced (9,75€) for a co-op title with high replayability.

As with most Early Access titles, pricing may increase as more features are added.

System Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600
• RAM: 8 GB
• GPU: GTX 970
• DirectX: Version 10
• Storage: 1 GB

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700
• RAM: 8 GB
• GPU: GTX 1070
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 1 GB

PROS

• Unique, physics-based gameplay
• Hilarious voice features
• Great co-op experience
• Procedurally generated maps
• Regular developer updates

CONS

• Limited enemy audio cues
• Some matchmaking instability
• Voice chat range can feel too short
• Solo play can be difficult

Conclusion

R.E.P.O. isn’t just another co-op horror game riding the Lethal Company wave—it’s a creative, tension-filled, and often absurd experience all its own. With its combination of unpredictable physics, strategic retrieval gameplay, and bizarre monster encounters, it offers something uniquely hilarious and horrifying.

While the early access nature means a few rough edges, its potential is immense, and the devs are clearly invested in delivering a polished product.

If you enjoy cooperative chaos, dark humor, and games that reward both precision and panic, then R.E.P.O. is more than worth your time.