Never Split the Party

Never Split the Party is a highly cooperative rogue-like game that strongly encourages teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking among players. The procedurally generated dungeons and diverse challenges promote problem-solving, adaptive thinking, and learning transfer as players unlock new classes and master progressively difficult floors. Its 'ultra social' design fosters positive social interaction and empathy as players revive companions and cover each other's backs.

The game's 'free-to-play' model with paid DLC for additional character classes, combined with its strong emphasis on social co-op, creates a significant social spending pressure. Players may feel obligated to purchase the 'Fellowship DLC' to fully participate with friends using different classes, which could be seen as a 'pay-to-win' element if these classes offer distinct advantages. The rogue-like nature introduces loss aversion, and the 'infinite replayability' of procedurally generated dungeons, coupled with social obligation, could lead to extended play sessions. Additionally, the mechanic of losing vital role information if a party member leaves effectively penalizes breaks during a session.