We Were Here

We Were Here from Total Mayhem Games is the free first episode of a two-player co-op puzzle series. You and a partner are split up inside an abandoned castle in a frozen wasteland: one is locked in a small section, the other roams the halls, and you can only talk by walkie-talkie. Each player sees different clues, so every puzzle depends on describing things clearly. It suits pairs of friends or partners, and both need a working microphone.

Players rate it Very Positive, with about 90 percent of over 16,000 reviews recommending it. Reviewers love how it forces real cooperation, describe puzzles like the King's stage play as inventive, and enjoy the creepy moments and twist ending. Most finish in one and a half to three hours, then often swap roles or chase achievements.

The recurring complaints centre on the final puzzle, which many found vague and punishing, and on progress loss: dying sends you back further than expected, and freezing in the chess room can wipe a run. Some players report glitched puzzles and microphone trouble that forced them onto Discord. Since it is free, any duo curious about co-op escape rooms should try it before buying the paid sequels.