Solo indie developer Tyci today announced that his debut title, Astrumis – Survive Together, will launch on Steam on May 26th. A playtest is now open for sign-ups, and a demo is also available. Inspired by games like Split Fiction and Alien: Isolation, Astrumis presents a new Sci-fi twist to the co-op genre. Players must solve puzzles, complete co-op minigames, and communicate under pressure to escape from a mysterious, invisible predator. 

In space, one thing is certain: you are never truly alone. The site of a secret alien mutation experiment, Project A.S.T.R.U.M.I.S., has failed. An invisible creature, undetectable to the human eye, now lurks the very spaceship that once brought it to life. Only you and one other survivor remain. Trust your partner, solve the ship’s secrets, and fight to return home safely.

Two heads are better than one. Get ready to experience a two-player campaign where you and a friend’s survival depends on your ability to work together as a team. One player takes on the role of John Kowalski, the Survivor, who explores the ship’s corridors, reroutes power, and hacks into control systems in real-time. Meanwhile, the other player takes the role of Yang Sungbin, the Mission Control Operator, who can view the ship’s layout and use surveillance footage to monitor the alien’s movements to guide their partner to safety. Never leave a friend behind! Players must rely on one another to overcome time-sensitive challenges, environmental obstacles, and utilize hiding spots to remain undetected. 

Astrumis offers a story-driven journey filled with tension, cinematic cutscenes, and fully voice-acted dialogue across nine levels. From the airlock to your escape pod, each level introduces new survival mechanics and challenges that test your coordination. Encounter various scenarios, including levels with limited visibility, gravity-defying sequences, and many more challenging mechanics. Always expect the unexpected plans may fall apart, systems may malfunction, and the creature is always one step behind you. As you progress, former survival and mini-game mechanics will reoccur, challenging your team’s skill retention along every step of the way.