INTENSE Co., Ltd. has announced that the cooperative horror exploration game UNDERWARD will officially release on February 5, 2025, for Windows via Steam. Priced at $7.99, the game offers a chilling experience for 1 to 4 players as they delve into a procedurally generated underground hospital filled with danger, mystery, and high-stakes gameplay.
Explore, Survive, and Cooperate
In UNDERWARD, players take on the role of investigators tasked with retrieving bio-capsules containing experimental test subjects from a labyrinthine, abandoned hospital. The game’s permadeath mechanics add tension to every decision as players must navigate deadly traps and evade monstrous nurse-like creatures that roam the halls.
A key feature of the game is the Chained Carry System, which allows multiple players to work together to transport heavy bio-capsules more efficiently. While this system can help outpace enemies, poor coordination can lead to catastrophic consequences, forcing players to balance teamwork with survival instincts.
Arachne Nurse Monster: A New Nightmare
Among the threats lurking in UNDERWARD, the newly unveiled Arachne Nurse Monster stands out as a particularly terrifying foe. This massive creature blocks entire hallways with its towering frame and fortified limbs, making it resistant to frontal attacks. Players will need to strategize carefully, flanking the monster to exploit its vulnerabilities and survive its relentless pursuit.
Key Features
- 1–4 Player Cooperative Exploration: Work with friends or brave the horrors alone.
- Proximity Voice Chat: Communicate with teammates using in-game distance-based voice chat.
- Procedurally Generated Maps: Navigate dynamic labyrinths filled with surprises.
- Terrifying Enemies: Face uniquely designed nurse monsters and a deadly ultimate pursuer.
- Chained Carry System: Coordinate with your team for faster transport of bio-capsules.
- Permadeath Mechanics: Death is final—every decision matters.
- Persistent Items: Bring useful tools into deeper levels for continued use.
Learn more on the game’s Steam store page.
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