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Big Walk just became Metacritic’s highest-rated game of 2026 (so far)
Big Walk, the latest release from Untitled Goose Game studio House House, has become Metacritic's highest-rated game of 2026 so far. The co-op puzzle title had already generated significant buzz ahead of release, but critics have responded even more enthusiastically than expected, praising its clever puzzle design, laid-back atmosphere and emphasis on player communication and discovery.
With 13 scored reviews counted alongside further unscored praise, Big Walk holds a Metacritic score of 93, putting it ahead of other notable 2026 releases such as Forza Horizon 6 and Mina the Hollower. Reviewers have singled out the game's hands-off design, which lets groups explore its open-world island at their own pace, along with a widely praised (and deliberately unspoiled) ending. The game supports between two and 12 players, with puzzles that scale to suit the size of the group.
In short
- Big Walk scores 93 on Metacritic, tops 2026's releases so far
- Critics praise its puzzle design, communication focus and vibes
- Supports 2-12 players; puzzles scale to group size
Explained simply
House House is an Australian game studio best known for Untitled Goose Game, a comic adventure in which players control a troublesome goose. Big Walk is a co-operative puzzle game set on an island, designed for groups to explore and solve challenges together.
Metacritic gathers reviews from games publications and combines scored reviews into an overall rating. Its scores are one way to compare critical reception, though they reflect the reviews counted at a particular time and are not a measure of how every player will enjoy a game.