A new co-op game on Steam called Delivery & Beyond appears to be heavily inspired by Lethal Company, and the good news for fans of this style of game is that it is completely free to play. Steam users looking for something fun to try at no cost should give it a chance, as it is currently earning rave reviews.
Lethal Company has been one of the most successful games on Steam, and despite still being in early access, it already has numerous clones attempting to recreate its formula. Delivery & Beyond may seem like one of these copycats at first, but a quick look at user reviews shows that it’s not.
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Delivery & Beyond Features at a Glance
- CO-OP matches with up to five players
- PHYSICS-BASED gameplay
- REPLAYABLE loop of collecting scraps and upgrading gear
- SINGLE-PLAYER mode
- PROP-SURFING as a movement mechanic
Delivery & Beyond’s Gameplay Explained
Delivery & Beyond is a “chaotic online co-op game.”
As developer FailCake describes it, Delivery & Beyond is a “chaotic online co-op game.” Its core gameplay revolves around exploring, scrapping, and delivering valuables, making it comparable to games like Lethal Company. Players enter hazardous maps to search for scrappable items while trying to survive various enemies and traps.
Each player is equipped with a special vacuum that can suck in even the largest objects and turn them into scrap. The main objective in each run is to meet the quota, which means the team or solo player must focus on collecting the required number of valuables within the time limit.
Released on January 27, Delivery & Beyond is completely free to play on Steam, with seemingly no plans to introduce a paid version. At the time of writing, the game has earned over 200 reviews, nearly 90% of which are positive. This is an impressive achievement for a newly released indie title and suggests it has strong potential to reach a much wider audience.
Why Lethal Company Fans Should Check Out This Game
While there are plenty of meet-the-quota co-op games on Steam inspired by Lethal Company, Delivery & Beyond stands out for several reasons. For starters, the game is completely free while still delivering an experience comparable to many paid titles in the genre. It also features a unique sense of humor that fits its atmosphere without leaning into corny jokes. On top of that, its highly replayable loop, driven by procedural generation, is exactly what fans of the genre look for.
One Steam user, recommending Delivery & Beyond to others, wrote, “There’s something weirdly addictive about the loop of scrapping random junk, turning it into deliveries, and trying to survive the absolute chaos with friends.” Many reviews also note that the game offers far more content than expected from a free-to-play Steam game.
There’s a Touch of R.E.P.O. in Delivery & Beyond
While Delivery & Beyond clearly takes cues from Lethal Company for its core gameplay, it also appears to draw inspiration from other renowned co-op games on Steam. More specifically, it seems to borrow from R.E.P.O.‘s physics-based movement systems, but adds a creative twist in the form of prop-surfing.
Grabbing, rotating, and throwing objects in Delivery & Beyond feels similar to how R.E.P.O. handles world interactions. However, Delivery & Beyond sets itself apart by making prop-surfing one of its primary movement mechanics, letting players ride the objects they pick up. While the idea may sound simple, prop-surfing often amplifies the chaos, especially in co-op sessions, and can lead to hilarious moments reminiscent of Garry’s Mod.
The Future of Delivery & Beyond
The solo developer behind Delivery & Beyond has already teased upcoming updates for the game, and the steady stream of patches since launch suggests a promising future. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from players also indicates that this indie passion project could grow into something much bigger and potentially rival some of the genre’s biggest names, including Lethal Company and R.E.P.O.
