Co-op Chaos Game Debuts as Potential Friendslop Sensation
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Ethan Gach · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 14, 2026
Key points
- Dear Passengers is a co-op game where players manage a chaotic airline crew and handle disasters.
- The game is set to launch on PC later this year and is developed by FLEXUS, a Ukrainian mobile game studio.
- It is being marketed as a potential 2026 friendslop sensation, following in the footsteps of games like Peak and R.E.P.O.
- The game features physics-based gameplay, unruly passengers, and hazards like escaping crocodiles and engine failures.
- FLEXUS has a background in creating popular mobile idle games but is new to PC game development.
An upcoming co-op adventure game called Dear Passengers is generating buzz as a potential 2026 viral hit in the friendslop genre. The game tasks players with managing a chaotic airline crew, handling unruly passengers, and navigating disasters like engine failures and escaping crocodiles. One player pilots the plane while others manage cabin duties, including feeding passengers and dealing with unexpected hazards. The game is set to launch on PC later this year through Steam. Developed by FLEXUS, a Ukrainian mobile game studio with a history of successful idle games, Dear Passengers marks the team’s first PC release. The friendslop category, exemplified by games like Peak and R.E.P.O., remains popular, and the game’s announcement trailer has already sparked excitement among players.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Ethan Gach