Can you play Big Walk alone or with randoms?

Big Walk, the latest co-op only adventure game from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has been praised by Chris Livingston for its delightful and charming gameplay. However, the game's unique structure demands that players play in groups rather than solo. While players can launch the game on their own, the puzzles in Big Walk require a degree of collaboration that makes it futile to attempt playing alone.

The only scenarios where playing solo is feasible are when players are solely interested in the game's environments and scenery.

The absence of a matchmaking system in Big Walk means that players cannot rely on the game to pair them with random strangers. Instead, players must proactively find friends who share their enthusiasm for the game. One can either host a game or join an existing one using a session code shared by the host. On PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, joining a session can be accomplished through a session code.

Alternatively, players can join a session via their in-game friends list, which pulls from their Steam friends. This method allows players to jump into a game without needing a code, provided there is available space in the session.

For those who have been eagerly anticipating Big Walk but find their friends uninterested in the game, there are still potential avenues to find companionship. The internet is vast and full of real people, and players can explore the Big Walk subreddit or the PC Gamer forums to connect with others who share their interest in the game.