- Chaos Goblin Co-op Game Created by 4 Developers from Landfall and Stunlock
- Over 200,000 copies sold on Steam Early Access… Supports PC, PS5, and Xbox cross-play
Pit of Goblin, a cooperative dungeon exploration game developed by Swedish indie game studio Friendly Foe, was officially released globally on November 3rd on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
‘Pit of Goblin’ is a game where you become a goblin inhabiting the very bottom of a dungeon and explore the deep underground world. Players are tasked with finding food and treasures hidden throughout the dungeon and presenting them to the starving ‘King-Queen’.
The game highlights the delightful betrayal and unexpected situations that occur during cooperative gameplay as its core fun elements. During exploration, players can set a companion on fire or throw objects to hinder them, and if a powerful monster appears, it is even possible to leave a companion behind as bait and escape alone.
In particular, it is characterized by a unique atmosphere created by combining distinctive cartoon-style 3D graphic visuals with a proximity voice chat system that enhances immersion, mixing the horror typical of dungeon exploration with the comedic situations involving goblins.
Satisfy the starving ‘King and Queen’, the goblins’ chaotic escape
Pit of Goblin is a cooperative survival extraction game where you enter a dungeon, collect food and valuables, and then escape safely. While it supports single-player mode, it is recommended to form a team and cooperate with friends or teammates met through online matchmaking.
Players must secure food by exploring various areas, such as crumbling underground tombs, dark caves, and ghost-infested ruins. Offering the collected food to the ‘King-Queen’ at the base grants the opportunity to re-enter the dungeon, and the required amount of food gradually increases as the game progresses. The deeper one ventures into the dungeon, the greater the value of the rewards obtainable, but the risk of survival also rises accordingly.
Inside the randomly generated dungeons of each round, hidden secret rooms and valuable loot are placed, and monsters that threaten the player appear. Players must engage in combat or escape danger by hiding, utilizing not only weapons and magic spells but also objects in the surrounding environment. In particular, depending on the situation, it is also possible to make the strategic choice of sacrificing a comrade for survival.
The protagonist, a goblin, can perform basic running and jumping actions, but there is a limit to the amount of loot he can carry in his pockets. For bulky items, he must carry them by lifting them with both hands. Additionally, he can consume food within the dungeon to gain useful buffs, which can be used as weapons to attack enemies by throwing them, or as bait to attract the attention of monsters.
Loot safely brought back can be sold at the Goblin Village and exchanged for essential survival equipment such as torches, magic lanterns, and armor. As players continue their adventure, their primary goals will be to explore new biomes, fill out their exploration journal, and achieve various accomplishments.
Cartoon-style graphics and close-up voice chat… Horror and comedy coexist
On the Steam store page, ‘Pit of Goblin’ is introduced as an ‘online horror co-op’ game. However, according to the developers, the game features cartoon-style graphics, and the enemies attacking the player—such as knights, skeletons, and ghosts—are depicted in a popular and casual manner, lowering the barrier to entry for the horror element.
The game’s setting itself features eerie and gloomy locations such as castles, catacombs, and mines. However, it is characterized by a unique comedic atmosphere that can be enjoyed cheerfully rather than through heavy horror, thanks to the constant stream of chaotic, unexpected situations arising from the protagonist goblin’s characteristic clumsy movements and cooperative gameplay.
A meeting of veteran developers, ‘Friendly Four’ aims for a playful game
Friendly Foe, the creator of ‘Pit of Goblin’, is a four-person independent game studio based in Sweden.
The development team consists of veterans from Landfall, the developer of ‘Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS),’ which gained great popularity both domestically and internationally, and Stunlock Studios, which released the hit game ‘V Rising.’
They stated that they aim to create playful and social games that offer players moments to share and remember together.
Bright Gambit, participating as a co-publisher, is a company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and is a partner that provides project investment, publishing support, and business expertise to independent developers around the world.
Expanding to consoles after Early Access success… Steam gives it ‘Very Positive’
‘Pit of Goblin’ was first unveiled to users through Steam Early Access on December 17, 2024. According to the developers, during the Early Access period, it has undergone over 20 steady updates, adding rich content such as new dungeons, enemies, weapons, and magic.
During that period, the game achieved a significant milestone , surpassing 200,000 cumulative global sales . The development team expressed that they thoroughly enjoyed the process of completing the game while communicating closely with the community, and revealed their ambition to continue providing ongoing support even after the official launch.
As of the time of writing, the game maintains a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam, supported by 84% of the total 957 reviews . Among the 35 reviews registered in the last 30 days, 85% showed a positive response.
Meanwhile, the console versions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S), introduced for the first time with this official launch, are said to have been refined to a high standard through thorough pre-launch playtesting via the Xbox Insider program.
Supports PC, PS5, and Xbox cross-play… Also playable via Xbox Game Pass
‘Pit of Goblin’, which has transitioned to the official 1.0 version, supports full cross-play between PC, PS5, and Xbox platforms. This allows users to form a team and explore dungeons without any restrictions, regardless of whether they are using different platforms.
In particular, the Xbox version is available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers starting from launch day, and can also be played via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The global launch took place simultaneously at 3:00 PM Central European Time (CET) and 6:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
With a friend by your side, not only is there strong cooperation, but not hesitating to commit delightful betrayal at any time is the most ‘Goblin-like choice’ this game presents.
Pit of Goblin, which proved its gameplay by selling over 200,000 copies during Early Access alone and receiving a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam, is ready to welcome more users with console expansion and the addition of a subscription service.
If you are looking for a new cooperative survival game to share chaotic laughter with friends this coming weekend, this is a title worth checking out.
Information regarding ‘Pit of Goblin’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Friendly Foe |
| Publisher | Friendly Foe, Bright Gambit |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Indie (Cooperative Survival Extraction) |
| platform | PC (Steam, Windows), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming |
| Release date | November 3, 2026 (Official 1.0), Early Access December 17, 2024 |
| Player count | Single player and online co-op (up to 6 players based on press release) |
| Reactions/Evaluations | Steam User Rating ‘Very Positive’ (84% of 957, Early Access cumulative) |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
