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.

The game casts players as detectives Ally and Old Dog, tasked with solving the mystery of a ruthless killer. Similar to titles like Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Parallel Experiment features split-screen gameplay where players, often in separate locations, must communicate clues and collaborate to solve over 80 unique puzzles.

Features:

• An in-game notebook for tracking clues.
• Cooperative dialogue mechanics.
• A stylish noir comic book art style.
• Interactive elements allowing players to playfully annoy each other (e.g., knocking on windows).
• Cross-platform play (crossplay) between mobile and desktop versions.

The innovative crossplay feature is particularly noteworthy, offering unique communication and distraction possibilities beyond simple text-based communication. While the co-op puzzle genre isn't new, Parallel Experiment benefits from extensive testing to optimize the mobile experience.

For more on upcoming multiplayer games, check out our regular "Ahead of the Game" feature, which recently reviewed the dungeon crawler Gold & Glory.