Yapyap
| Yapyap | |
|---|---|
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| Developer | Maison Bap |
| Publisher | Maison Bap |
| Composer | Jonas A. Sjögren |
| Platforms | macOS Windows |
| Release | February 3, 2026 |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
Yapyap (stylized in all caps) is a cooperative horror video game developed and published by Maison Bap. It was released on February 3, 2026, for macOS and Windows.
Development
[edit]Developer Maison Bap is based in Vancouver, Canada.[1] The game was first playable through a free demo in October 2025.[2] It was available as a part of the Steam Next Fest.[3] Yapyap was officially released on 3 February 2026.[4] After it hit 500,000 sales, the development team stated that they would continue to polish the game before adding new features.[5]
Gameplay
[edit]Up to five players work together to use their microphone to cast voice activated magical spells, to destroy objects in a procedurally generated tower.[6] The goal is to survive three nights per round, meeting a destruction quota.[6] Gold can be acquired while destroying objects in the towers, and is used to purchase wands at an item shop. The wands have different voice activated spells associated with their type.[7]
Additionally, enemies can be found in each tower. All can be fought off using spells, with the exception of The Jester.[8]
Reception
[edit]The game sold over 500,000 copies in its first week.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Shout to Survive: Voice-Activated Horror 'YAPYAP' Sees "Green Light" Launch Success". IndieGame.com. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ Azucena, Nicole (17 October 2025). "YapYap – Play The Free Demo on Steam Next Fest 2025". Yardbarker. Total Apex Gaming. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ Gould, Elie (15 October 2025). "The next great co-op horror game has arrived, and you can play it for free in this Steam Next Fest". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 16 November 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "YAPYAP". Steam. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ Kerr, Chris (13 February 2026). "Magical mayhem simulator Yapyap hits 500,000 sales in 10 days". Game Developer. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- 1 2 Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (4 February 2026). "Yapyap is a jolly bit of gang wizard vandalism with a touch of Dark Messiah". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ McKay, Krista (5 February 2026). "How to Get Every Wand in YAPYAP". GameRant. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ Serwadczak, Emily (6 February 2026). "YapYap: All Enemies And How To Survive Them". TheGamer. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ Bailey, Dustin (11 February 2026). ""It's honestly been surreal": Yapyap dev sells 500,000 copies in a week through the power of friendslop and Steam, this time with wizards and 6-player co-op". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 11 February 2026.