Expedition into Darkness: The Co-op Medieval Game That Might Just Bring the Magic Back

Expedition into Darkness: The Co-op Medieval Game That Might Just Bring the Magic Back

I’ve played my fair share of co-op games. From Left 4 Dead to Deep Rock Galactic, from Vermintide 2 to GTFO—I've fought through waves of enemies, screamed over voice chat, and revived friends in the most chaotic scenarios imaginable. But lately, something about the formula has started to feel... familiar. Predictable. Even stale. That’s why Expedition into Darkness caught my eye. At first glance, it looks like just another grim medieval co-op game. Torches. Dungeons. Swords. Spooky corridors. You’ve seen the trailers, and maybe you thought the same thing I did: “Looks cool... but what’s different?” But the more I looked into it, the more I realized this game isn’t trying to follow the formula. It’s trying to reinvent it—with a subtle kind of brilliance. This isn’t just another hack-and-slash. It’s a slow-burn horror experience. It’s survival. It’s exploration. It’s tension. It’s storytelling. And most importantly—it’s designed to bring back the thrill of playing with friends . So, let m…