Adventure · October 10, 2019
We Were Here Together (2019)
Embark on a puzzle solving adventure in which you and a partner must prove you can communicate and work together to escape the haunted Castle Rock. It all begins with an emergency flare lighting up the sky and a distress call waking you from uneasy dreams. Your fellow Antarctic explorers are in trouble, and the two of you left at base camp must work together to launch a rescue mission. If only you knew what you were getting into… From the research base camp you’ll need to figure out a way to get to the source of the distress flare. Once you’re through the frozen Antarctic wastes, you'll find yourselves separated inside a medieval castle, facing puzzles, secrets, and dangers! You and your partner start out with nothing but your wits and a walkie-talkie each. Observation, smart communication and teamwork will be the only way to escape from the sinister Castle Rock. Feature list Spine-tingling story : uncover a dark history, and become closer acquainted with the malevolent being known only as ‘the Jester’. Who, or what, is he? Walkie-talkie : you must communicate to progress – find out just how good you are at describing and explaining your surroundings Puzzle packed : work together to solve this captivating digital escape room Mysterious locales : explore the expedition base camp, frozen Antarctic valleys, and the sinister Castle Rock itself NOTE: This game is co-op only. It requires both players to have a working PC-compatible microphone and an internet connection. Talk Your voice will have to lead the way. You and your expedition partner must traverse the Antarctic wasteland and infiltrate an ominous medieval castle. All you start with is a pair of walkie-talkies – will you be able to work together on the same wavelength? Solve Two minds will have to think alike. Immerse yourself in an intriguing cooperative experience as you and your partner puzzle your way through a series of thrilling situations. Discover brand new environments and mysteries, together. Escape We were not alone... Darkness has engulfed the once magnificent Castle Rock and its surroundings. Can you discover the truth behind the grim fate of the fallen citadel and make it out alive... or will the original inhabitants catch you on your way out? What’s new? For returning fans of the We Were Here series, this time you can expect even more puzzles, longer play time, new mechanics, and discover more of the story behind the Antarctic expedition and Castle Rock itself...
Adventure releases from 2019
85 Adventure titles launched in 2019 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 15.9k Steam reviews | Top 16% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 84% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 75% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | Genre average 77 — top 59% of Adventure titles |
| Concurrent peak | 178 players | Top 15% in Adventure by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 51% for session depth among Adventure |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Puzzle · 617
- Online Co-Op · 594
- Co-op Campaign · 522
- Story Rich · 518
- Escape Room · 499
- Co-op · 467
- Exploration · 440
- Adventure · 416
- Multiplayer · 414
- Linear · 402
- Action-Adventure · 396
- Horror · 345
- Investigation · 303
- Mystery · 290
- First-Person · 288
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Dutch
- Italian
Full audio (2)
- English
- Turkish
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Accessibility
- Subtitle Options
Input & Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
84%Mostly Positive · 15.9k reviews
13.4k positive · 2.5k negative
Metacritic
77/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
13.7k
Peak concurrent players
178
Press Quotes
“We Were Here Together is a must-play for fans of both co-op adventures and challenging puzzles.” 8.5 – Game Watcher “We Were Here Together provides a great assortment of co-op challenges that will test your ability to communicate vocally as well as to solve them together.” 4/5 – Adventure Gamers
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
22
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 10, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Total Mayhem Games |
| Base price | $4.93 -62% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
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