- Steam pricePrice
- $7.49$9.99-25%
- Release
- October 23, 2025Early access
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How co-op works
Up to four mercenaries board a derelict ship for recovery, destruction, capture, or elimination contracts while one procedurally selected creature hunts them. The squad gathers clues to identify its behavior and weaknesses, then coordinates trackers, shields, healing, proximity chat, and extraction for credits and upgrades.
About this game
Species: Unknown drops one to four players onto a derelict vessel crawling with an unseen predator. This is true co-op survival horror where you race against time to finish high-stakes objectives while something deadly stalks the corridors. Communication and careful planning are essential when every shadow could hide your death.
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Your team scavenges resources, completes mission-critical tasks, and tries to stay alive long enough to escape. The creature adapts to your tactics, forcing squads to coordinate sightlines, share information, and manage limited equipment under mounting pressure. Success depends on how well your crew reads the situation and reacts together.
Online co-op for up to four players turns every run into a nerve-wracking test of teamwork. Sessions reward voice chat and constant callouts as the creature hunts unpredictably. Between missions you upgrade gear to face tougher threats, building long-term progression alongside short-term survival thrills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Species: Unknown solo, or do I need a full team?
You can play solo or with up to four players total in online co-op. While the game supports single-player, it's designed around teamwork and communication, so playing with at least one other person will give you a much better chance of surviving the creature's attacks.
Does the creature behave the same way every mission?
No, the creature adapts to your tactics and hunts unpredictably. This means you can't rely on the same strategies every run-your team needs to stay alert, share information constantly, and adjust your approach based on how the creature is behaving each mission.
Is voice chat necessary to play effectively?
While not technically required, voice chat is strongly recommended. The game rewards constant callouts and coordination as you track the creature, manage sightlines, and complete objectives under pressure. Communication is essential to survive, so playing without it will make things significantly harder.
What happens to my gear between missions?
Species: Unknown features progression that carries over between runs. You can upgrade your gear after each mission to better handle the increasing threats you'll face. This long-term progression system means you're constantly improving your loadout even as the challenges get tougher.