Steam has a new co-op extraction shooter called Far Far West that’s quickly attracting thousands of fans, and its demo currently holds an overwhelmingly positive average review score. Steam users are probably used to seeing co-op “friendslop” games go viral, especially in recent years, as statistics show that many of the platform’s successful titles fall into this category. However, Far Far West is far from a basic friendslop, offering a captivating gameplay loop that remains fun even in single-player mode.
The studio behind Far Far West is Evil Raptor, best known for Pumpkin Jack, a 2020 3D platformer with Very Positive reviews on Steam. The developer has also released Akimbot, an action-adventure platformer that shares a similar aesthetic style with Far Far West. While both titles were well received by Steam users, Evil Raptor’s latest release, Far Far West, may be its most successful launch yet, as its demo is already earning rave reviews.
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Far Far West Is an Enjoyably Simple Gun Mayhem
In Far Far West, players step into the role of a robot cowboy in a retro-futuristic Western town. Their main mission is to hunt bounties, ancient, vicious skeleton creatures roaming the surrounding lands. The game can be played solo or with up to three other players in co-op, with each match following three basic rules: complete an objective, defeat a boss enemy, and extract safely. The gameplay stays engaging thanks to progressively stronger enemies, bigger boss fights, and new unlockables to pursue.
A key objective in the current demo is finding weapon blueprints and upgrading various stats. Players can also unlock magic spells with elemental effects that can be combined for devastating results. For example, casting an acid spell followed by a fireball can trigger massive explosions capable of taking down even the largest foes.
Similar to many other extraction shooter games, after each mission in Far Far West, players return to town to spend the currencies earned during combat: souls and gold. These can be used to buy new weapons, skins, emotes, and more powerful guns to prepare for the next bounty-hunting run.
98% of Far Far West’s Steam Reviews Are Positive
The guns are all unique in their own way.
As of this writing, Far Far West has been recommended by 98% of players across nearly 900 Steam reviews. SteamDB data also shows the demo reaching over 4,000 concurrent players, a remarkable achievement for an indie game of this scale. Many players have praised Far Far West‘s satisfying free-aim gunplay. “The guns are all unique in their own way,” one fan commented, noting that the fast-paced movement and music enhance the overall shooting experience.
Breakdown of Far Far West’s Features
- SUPERNATURAL WESTERN SETTING – Deserts, mines, and cowboy towns with retro-futuristic aesthetics.
- SURVIVAL AND EXTRACTION-ORIENTED GAMEPLAY – A simple, addictive gameplay loop that’s easy to pick up.
- WEAPON AND CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION – Detailed upgrades and a spell-based skill tree that let players grow stronger as enemies get tougher.
- SPELL-CASTING AND MAGIC – Abilities that can be combined for powerful effects, like explosions.
- 4-PLAYER CO-OP AND SINGLE-PLAYER MISSIONS – Support for solo play and public lobbies with up to four players.
- CHALLENGING BOSS FIGHTS – Large, uniquely designed enemies that form the ultimate trial of missions, each with distinct attacks and weaknesses.
- MINI-GAMES AND PUZZLES – Side activities, including darts and light puzzles, that are integrated into mission objectives.
Far Far West’s Release Date
The free demo for Far Far West launched on Steam on February 19, 2026, and is expected to remain available indefinitely. The full game is planned for Steam Early Access sometime in 2026, though developer Evil Raptor has not announced an exact date. Fans will need to watch for future updates from the studio for more details.
Evil Raptor has confirmed that progression in Far Far West‘s demo will not carry over to the Early Access release. The studio also notes that the demo includes only a small portion of the content planned for the full game.
