Lethal Company

A co-op survival-horror scavenging game by solo developer Zeekerss, first released in Early Access for Windows in October 2023.

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Abstract sci-fi horror motif

Overview

Lethal Company is a cooperative survival-horror game where small crews take corporate contracts to salvage scrap from abandoned facilities on hostile moons—and sell it to “the Company.” Failure to meet profit quotas has consequences, while success unlocks access to riskier, more profitable locations. Developed and published by Zeekerss, the game is available on PC (Steam) as an Early Access title.

Developer/Publisher

Zeekerss (independent)

Platform

Windows (Steam, Early Access)

Initial EA Release

October 23, 2023

Gameplay

Loop & Objectives

Each contract cycle, crews choose a moon, land near an abandoned complex, and split tasks: some enter to gather scrap while others monitor hazards or doors remotely. Teams must extract before the deadline to bank profits, buy gear, and fund the next run.

  • Meet company quota within the time limit.
  • Balance risk (deadlier moons) vs. reward (valuable scrap).
  • Coordinate roles: scout, hauler, ops/doors, lookout.

Hazards & Tools

Interiors are procedurally assembled and filled with environmental dangers and hostile entities. Players manage stamina, line-of-sight, and sound while using items like flashlights, walkie-talkies, boomboxes and more to survive and extract loot.

Hostile moon environment Derelict facility corridor Crew preparing for a run

Development

Lethal Company is a Unity-based indie project by Zeekerss, who previously built smaller games and prototypes. The EA model lets features, enemies, moons, and balance evolve with frequent updates informed by player feedback.

Release & Availability

View on Steam

Reception & Impact

The game surged in popularity shortly after launch, charting highly on Steam with extremely positive user reviews. Third-party estimates in early 2024 suggested sales in the multi-million range, reflecting strong community interest and widespread streaming visibility.

Steam User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive (high 90% range) since launch.

Player Interest

Persistent community engagement across guides, wikis, and modding.

Sales Milestones

Coverage in Jan 2024 cited ~10M copies sold (est.).

FAQ

Is it single-player or co-op?

Designed for co-op (up to four), but solo runs are possible.

Is it finished?

It’s in Early Access; features and balance are actively evolving.

What’s the goal each cycle?

Hit the Company’s quota by salvaging and selling scrap—riskier moons pay more.

Sources & License

This page is a paraphrased summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Lethal Company”. Text is used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Additional factual checks: Steam store page and industry coverage.