Big Walk vs Mixtape
Two 2026 co-op-adjacent indie stories — one needs a buddy and walkie-talkie banter, the other is a movie with a playlist.
Updated 10d ago
The co-op puzzle-walk from the Untitled Goose Game devs earns its praise — the walkie-talkie coordination is the standout mechanic.
The writing and the 90s playlist are the whole draw — near-zero input and a 3-4 hour runtime make it a movie, so skip this unless the vibe is what you're buying.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 15; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 15.
| Measure | Big Walk | Mixtape |
|---|---|---|
| Value Mixtape wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.99 Steam | $14.48 −28% · Playsum |
| All-time low | $14.99 | $14.19 |
| Cost / hour | — | $4.56/hr $14.48 · 3 h main story |
| Off its low | +33% low was Aug 2026 | +2% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | — | 3 h |
| Health Big Walk wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 94% 22k reviews | 88% 8k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 94% 20k votes · vs 94% lifetime | 88% 232 votes · vs 88% lifetime |
| Peak players | — Not yet charted | 95 Jul 2026 · ↓ 42% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 4% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 2,216 May 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | today | 2 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Gold |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Big Walk
Puzzle-solving with friends via walkie-talkies is the recurring highlight, with each session feeling like a unique shared story.
The final two endgame puzzles frustrate some, and the quiet in-game chat pushes many to rely on third-party walkie-talkie apps.
from our August 2026 verdict
Mixtape
The writing and soundtrack are the anchors fans keep returning to, with the 90s vibe and character moments cited as the reason to replay.
The near-absent gameplay and short runtime are the frictions long-time players flag, with many calling it a movie rather than a game.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Big Walk if
- You have a consistent co-op buddy for vocal problem-solving
- You enjoyed Untitled Goose Game's mischief with friends
- You prefer relaxed exploration and light puzzles over action
Pick Mixtape if
- You love music-driven narratives like Florence or Sayonara Wild Hearts
- You're fine with minimal gameplay for a story and 90s playlist
- You enjoy walking sims and dialogue-heavy sequences
Bottom line
Pick Big Walk if you have a co-op partner and love talkative puzzle-solving; pick Mixtape if you want a solo, vibe-heavy 3-hour movie — but note Big Walk's 94% Steam rating beats Mixtape's 88%.