R.E.P.O. places players in eerie, abandoned environments where the goal is to locate and extract valuable items using a physics-based grab tool. The gameplay revolves around careful handling of objects—some bulky, others fragile—while navigating dark, unsettling spaces. Up to six players can work together online, using proximity voice chat to coordinate silently or urgently depending on nearby threats. The unpredictability of object weight and shape creates moments of tension, especially when escape routes are tight or movement is blocked by heavy cargo.
Threats, Silence, and Survival Strategy
The environments are not empty. Creatures roam the halls, responding to sound and movement. Players must choose when to speak, when to move, and when to freeze completely. The monsters follow physics rules as well—loud crashes or a dropped object can give away your position. Successful runs depend on planning, silence, and synchronized action, particularly when transporting oversized items like furniture or machines. Missteps can lead to the loss of cargo or even the team itself.
Upgrades, Customization, and Long-Term Progress
As players complete missions and secure cargo, they earn in-game currency known as SURPLUS. This can be spent on mechanical upgrades, improved grab tools, or defensive measures sold by the player’s employer—an emotionless AI overlord. These enhancements improve the team’s survivability and efficiency in later missions, where stakes are higher and environments more complex. The game’s mix of strategy, horror, and cooperative physics-based tasks makes each session unpredictable and heavily reliant on teamwork.
