Parallel Experiment is a mind-bending co-op puzzle thriller arriving on mobile later this year

Parallel Experiment: A Co-op Crime Thriller Puzzler Coming to Steam and Mobile

Eleven Puzzles' highly anticipated co-op crime thriller puzzler, Parallel Experiment, is set to launch on Steam this March. A mobile demo is also planned for iOS and Android later in 2025, with a full mobile release to follow.

This unique co-op experience, reminiscent of titles like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, casts players as detectives Ally and Old Dog. Working across separate locations, players must communicate clues and collaborate to solve over 80 intricate puzzles.

The game features an in-game notebook for tracking clues, cooperative dialogue, a stylish noir comic book aesthetic, and even playful ways to interact (and annoy) your partner, such as knocking on windows or poking them.

What's in the box?!

Cross-platform play is a key feature, adding a unique layer to the co-op experience. While desktop players can easily communicate via platforms like Discord, mobile players will find creative ways to interact and collaborate, whether in the same room or remotely.

While the co-op puzzle genre isn't new, Parallel Experiment benefits from extensive testing to optimize the experience for both desktop and mobile platforms.

For more upcoming game reviews, check out our regular "Ahead of the Game" feature, including our recent review of the multiplayer dungeon crawler Gold & Glory.