Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates

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Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates is a multiplayer survival action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Pelican Party and was released on November 21, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Oh nooo, the world is flooded! Oh no, there is also a really big shark! You are a survivor of the apocalypse, stuck in your apartment, all by yourself, so sad... Across the street there is another survivor. Let's wave to each other, work together and both reach the boat to get to safety!

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gameplay15 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging co-op gameplay that encourages teamwork and communication.
Great for a short gaming session, providing a unique experience for players.
It's free, making it accessible for anyone looking to try out VR with a friend.

The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
Technical issues such as lag, poor optimization, and awkward controls can detract from the experience.
Finding other players can be difficult, as the game lacks a robust matchmaking system.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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44%
9%
The gameplay is characterized as a fun and engaging co-op VR experience, though it is notably short, averaging around 30 to 45 minutes. Players appreciate the unique mechanics and immersive atmosphere, but some find the controls clunky and the grab mechanics frustrating. Overall, it offers a solid introduction to VR gaming, especially for beginners, despite some technical glitches and a desire for more puzzle content.
- “Things started off light-hearted as the newcomer playfully swiped my chest pieces, injecting a playful energy into the gameplay.”
- “What a fantastic little experience to have with a friend, short but sweet is how I would describe this, with fun bow mechanics and wonderful little interactions with the world that all make sense.”
- “Perfect as a VR beginner's introductory game with a friend or a random stranger, smooth gameplay, nice visuals, and immersive atmosphere.”
- “When you first get in, check the settings as I found the default grab-to-move mechanic just horrible to get around with.”
- “The gameplay was simple though and not as many puzzles as I had hoped.”
- “My machine is a Ryzen 2600X, 16GB 2800 DRAM, 1070 Ti GTX and 40 Mbps internet speed, yet the gaming experience is riddled with glitches where objects in the game will either not cooperate with the intended game mechanics or altogether disappear, requiring a restart of the game. Moreover, the audio connection is at least delayed 2 seconds and sounds like it's coming through a tin can.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The game's story aspect is noted to be minimal or non-existent, with players expressing a desire for a longer narrative to enhance the experience. Despite this, the cooperative gameplay is highly praised, making it a fantastic VR experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, while the story may lack depth, the engaging multiplayer elements compensate for it.
- “This game is bloody fantastic, this was my first co-op game on the Quest 2 and I loved every minute of it.”
- “☐ no story”
- “If it had a much longer storyline, I think this game could have become one of the best.”
- “Worth a try, it gives a good view on the possibilities of VR co-op story.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent frame rate drops and laggy controls, even on high-end systems. While some users noted beautiful visuals and a well-made game, the consensus is that substantial improvements in optimization are needed for a smoother experience.
- “Surprisingly well made game, beautiful visuals and well optimized.”
- “Pretty fun game, performance is something that could definitely be improved.”
- “For free you couldn't ask for much more besides some optimization but for how short the game is it isn't that big of a deal.”
- “Currently the controls and locomotion are pretty finicky, the in-game voice is very laggy, and the performance is quite bad (dipped down to 25fps towards the end on my high-end rig).”
- “Please note: no matter the settings we played on, this game's performance was awful.”
- “My second gripe is that the game is horribly optimized and suffers from major frame rate drops that make the game practically unplayable.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally described as solid and visually appealing, with some users appreciating the immersive atmosphere and beautiful visuals despite occasional performance issues on lower-end hardware. While not groundbreaking, the art style is considered nice, and the game runs well on high settings for many players, though some experience frame rate drops. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, especially for a VR introductory title.
- “Surprisingly well made game, beautiful visuals and well optimized.”
- “Perfect as a VR beginner's introductory game with a friend or a random stranger, smooth gameplay, nice visuals and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The game has nice settings, very soft and pretty graphics.”
- “The game automatically sets graphics to the highest setting, which I thought wouldn't be a problem because I played Half-Life: Alyx at max settings and got a solid 120 fps. However, with Sam and Dan on max settings, my frames constantly dropped to a rate lower than 30 fps.”
- “Graphics scale well for low-end machines.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered fun and engaging, especially for co-op play, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, long loading times, and glitches that can disrupt gameplay. While some users attribute these problems to their hardware or VR setups, the overall consensus is that the game is too buggy to be reliably enjoyable, despite being free.
- “It seems like a great concept and a fun game, but the technical issues (game freezes and hangs randomly, game takes forever to load on a good system, I couldn't get the key off of the line, difficult to set up co-op) make the game unplayable.”
- “My machine is a Ryzen 2600X, 16GB 2800 DRAM, 1070Ti GTX and 40Mbps internet speed, yet the gaming experience is riddled with glitches where objects in the game will either not cooperate with the intended game mechanics or altogether disappear, requiring a restart... moreover, the audio connection is at least delayed 2 seconds, and sounds like it's coming through a tin can.”
- “It's free but very buggy.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky character movements and unconventional mechanics, such as pieces being placed in characters' mouths and floating metal. Players find it particularly enjoyable when playing with friends, often spending significant time laughing at the game's amusing elements. Overall, the game is praised for its unique and funny approach, making it a great choice for social play.
- “To my surprise, they decided to take an unconventional approach, placing the pieces into their character's mouth, adding a touch of quirky humor to the game dynamics.”
- “It's also funny that metal can float on water in this game lol.”
- “Literally just finished my first game of co-op and I have to say this is such a funny and unique game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with most players completing it in about an hour. While some enjoy the PvP aspect and find it fun, there is a desire for more varied challenges, especially in co-op mode, to enhance replay value.
- “I beat it in around an hour, but it still has replayability.”
- “Very fun to play, but I wish it was somehow replayable in co-op mode, mixing up the challenges in some way.”
- “Not much replayability; it all took around an hour with some mucking around.”
- “Not much replayability, even though there is a PvP concept built in.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a fun and wholesome experience, with some expressing strong emotional reactions, including tears at the end. However, certain aspects, like character animations, may detract from the overall enjoyment for some.
- “Very fun, I cried at the end.”
- “Even though you get a hell of a headache, it's actually a fun and wholesome game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for more sound customization options in the game, noting the lack of settings beyond simply turning the music off. They specifically wish for features to disable the microphone and adjust sound levels directly within the game.
- “There's not really any sound settings other than just music off. I wish to disable the mic and control how loud sounds are from within the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its charming and immersive atmosphere, creating a delightful experience despite its brevity.
- “A short but lovely and atmospheric game!”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”

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Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates is a survival action adventure game with comedy theme.

Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates.

Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates was released on November 21, 2018.

Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates was developed by Pelican Party.

Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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