Elderfeast Brings Co-Op Monster Hunting and Cosmic Horror to Steam
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Elderfeast is an upcoming co-op game on Steam that combines the multi-phase boss fights and limb-severing mechanics of Monster Hunter with Lovecraftian cosmic horror and a heavy focus on cooking otherworldly ingredients.
Finding a dedicated cooperative action game in the style of Capcom's hunting franchise can be surprisingly difficult, especially after the closure of titles like Dauntless. Players love the core loop of tracking massive beasts, systematically severing limbs to weaken their attack pools, and coordinating with a squad for a grueling, multi-phase boss fight. Fortunately, a fresh alternative is currently making its way to Steam under the title Elderfeast, offering a distinct spin on the formula by trading traditional fantasy beasts for cosmic horror.
Developed by Lurker Entertainment and spotted by Game Rant, Elderfeast leans heavily into the darker side of science fiction and Cthulhu-inspired mythology. Instead of chasing standard fauna across lush biomes, squads of players hunt down sprawling alien entities on strange planets. The game introduces a clever mechanical twist by elevating cooking from a simple pre-hunt buff into the central gameplay loop. Rather than just crafting armor sets and upgrading weapons from monster parts, players use tentacles, carapaces, and otherworldly appendages to cook deeply unsettling meals from scratch.
While the Steam page currently lists a vague 2027 release window, the concept alone gives co-op fans plenty to watch out for over the next year. It hits that sweet spot of familiar mechanical depth while carving out a completely unique visual and thematic identity. For groups looking to add a bizarre new cooperative title to their rotation, this cosmic hunting trip is well worth keeping on the radar.
Tags: PC Gaming, Steam, Co-Op Games, Monster Hunter, Indie Games
Original article: Game Rant