Film your friends doing scary things to become SpöökTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone)
Players team up with 2-4 friends to venture into the "Old World" using a diving bell, encountering a variety of eerie, physics-animated monsters and cursed artifacts.
The core gameplay loop revolves around using the in-game handheld video camera to record friends as they interact with the supernatural horrors. The more "scary" the footage, the more views and ad revenue players can generate on the in-game streaming platform "SpöökTube." Earned income can then purchase gear and equipment upgrades to improve survivability on future dives.
Reviewers praise the game's ability to foster cooperative, chaotic experiences. The need to work together to survive, while also trying to capture the best footage, leads to moments of both collaboration and hilarious betrayal as players balance their own interests with those of the team.
The physics-based animations of the monsters result in dynamic, often humorous encounters where players can be flung around, grabbed, or otherwise interact with the creatures in unpredictable ways. Capturing these physics-driven moments on camera is a major source of amusement.
The game also allows players to customize their character using an ASCII-based face editor. The in-game store offers a variety of upgrades, gear, and cosmetic items that can be purchased with earned ad revenue, incentivizing players to create and share more engaging content.
While the game has some overarching lore and narrative, much of the experience is driven by the players' own actions and the unpredictable events that unfold, leading to a unique and entertaining experience each playthrough.