2024 was a year in which our mighty developers haven’t been sitting still—quite the opposite. After months of exploring all the crooks and crannies of the vast terrain of Rotterdam, we have secured a beautiful and spacious new base in the booming city center!


Over the past year, our numbers have swelled, welcoming a host of talented and inspiring individuals to the fold. This is great news, but it did come with a downside. Our once-spacious studio at Schiehavenkade began to feel... rather snug. Long queues for the microwaves during feeding hours, overheated meeting rooms, and desks encroaching dangerously close to the entrance—a sure sign it was time to seek new territory. The best part: we have documented the entire move!

We hold beautiful memories of the games we created in our old studio and can’t wait to see what magic unfolds in our new home.

Curious to see where all the We Were Here games were made? Find them all in this map, including our dev's favourite hotspots!

The holidays are here, and from everyone at Total Mayhem Games, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2025! It’s been quite the year! Maybe a quiet one on the surface, but trust us, behind the scenes at our Rotterdam base camp, it’s been anything but. We’ve been hard at work preparing for the adventures to come, and we’re thrilled to head into the new year with all of you by our side.

But what’s a holiday season without a little something to unwrap? 🎁 We’re kicking things off with a 6-day advent calendar (in full We Were Here style, of course)!


We’re starting things off with a musical treat! If you’ve seen the YouTube video featuring remixes of the original We Were Here soundtracks in lo-fi style, you already know the vibe. As of today, you can also find them on Spotify[open.spotify.com]. Whether you’re studying, commuting, or just relaxing by the fire, these tunes will bring some Antarctic calm to your day. 🎧


Over the next five days, we’ll be revealing a new surprise each day. A little spoiler? Some seriously cool merch featuring brand-new artwork has just dropped. If you can’t wait, you can sneak a peek here[www.totalmayhemmerch.com]. Otherwise, keep an eye on our socials[linktr.ee] and let the surprises unfold!

For those craving a festive co-op adventure, we’ve brought back the holiday-themed puzzle at base camp in We Were Here Together! Grab your favorite Explorer, whip up some hot cocoa, and dive in for some wintry fun.


Oh, and don’t forget: the Steam Winter Sale is live now, and the We Were Here games are available with some sweet discounts. If there’s a game missing from your collection (or you want to gift one to a friend), now’s the perfect time to grab it. Check out the deals:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/?curator_clanid=33033900

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/?curator_clanid=33033900

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2296990/We_Were_Here_Expeditions_The_FriendShip/?curator_clanid=33033900

The We Were Here series now has its very own official franchise sale page full of mystery on Steam, and to celebrate, we put a lot of love into the artwork on the page and we’re offering big discounts on the series! This is the perfect time to start completing your co-op puzzle adventure collection! 🧩✨

Whether you’ve been meaning to pick up We Were Here Too, dive into We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, or embark on the epic journey of We Were Here Forever, now’s your chance to grab them at amazing prices. Don’t miss out—this is a limited-time sale, and these deals won’t last long!

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/WWHfranchise


Already a fan? Join our growing We Were Here community on Discord[discord.gg], where you can connect with fellow explorers, find co-op partners, and chat directly with the devs. We love hearing your stories and seeing your creative fan art, so don’t be shy!

So what are you waiting for? Now’s the best time to start completing your collection and embark on even more adventures with friends. 🌍✨

Head over to the franchise sale page now and grab the games you’re missing before the sale ends!

It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game.


After the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were Here series. With Forever being our longest and most intricate adventure, packed with puzzles, mysteries, and expansive locations, we knew we wanted to offer something a little different next. This time, we aimed for something short, sweet, and perfect for explorers who want a bite-sized co-op experience.

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip was born—a game designed to be fun, challenging, and most of all, an absolute blast to play with your friends, whether they’re seasoned fans of the We Were Here series or joining us for the first time.


Now, we couldn’t just launch The FriendShip like any ordinary game. No, we wanted to do something BIG—something that would surprise and delight our amazing community! So, we decided to go full stealth mode, keeping the entire game a secret until its grand reveal at WASD x IGN. And what’s better than a surprise? A free surprise! 🎁 We dropped the game for free for the first month, allowing millions of you to hop aboard and set sail on this new co-op adventure.

The response was overwhelming! Over 6 million explorers claimed The FriendShip, joining our ever-growing We Were Here family. 💖


At Total Mayhem Games, friendship is the heart and soul of everything we create. It’s the thread that ties all our games together, and it’s the bond we share with you, our amazing explorers. We simply couldn’t have reached this point without your endless love and support.

And guess what? There’s more on the horizon! We've got some exciting stuff coming up. So stay tuned, and always remember: “There are good ships, and wood ships, ships that sail the sea. But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be!”

Here’s to many more adventures together!

It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates.


We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend, right here in our hometown of Rotterdam! Come visit our booth to learn about the history behind the We Were Here series, play some games, and chat with us about game development. We're eager to share our stories and insider tips on Rotterdam's hidden gems.

As a special treat, you can grab some exclusive goodies, 'secret' city maps highlighting our devs' favorite spots in Rotterdam, and if luck is on your side, you might even win one of our coveted limited edition Snowglobes!

Our booth will feature a rotating cast of TMG members on both Saturday and Sunday, so make sure to swing by on both days for a chance to chat with all of us! Check out the images below to see who will be there and when.

Saturday 29th of June:
Sunday 30th of June:

Don’t worry! You can tune in on all the fun on our socials. In fact, we've already posted some cool clips on X[x.com] & TikTok[www.tiktok.com] that offer a glimpse into the history of our studio, from our humble beginnings to maybe soon an update on our future (????).


As summer blazes on and temperatures soar, it's also time for the Steam Summer Sale. Escape to the chilly Arctics of We Were Here with sizzling discounts on We Were Here Too, We Were Here Together, and We Were Here Forever! Rally your co-op buddy and embark on a frosty adventure to cool off!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/

‘Tis the season to be jolly at basecamp. So call on your beloved fellow Explorers and come check out our little holiday surprise!


The basecamp has been turned into a Winter Wonderland, full of lights, decorations, and presents! Of course, in real We Were Here style you and your partner have to solve a hidden puzzle to get to an ‘enlightening’ reward. Be sure to finish your puzzling before the 7th of January because the holidays won't last Forever


As a very special holiday gift to all of our dear fans We Were Here Forever has been updated with a huge patch that allows you to explore Castle Rock like never before. And to top it all off, it will have a discount of 45% during the Winter Sale.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1341290/view/3899618910154318137?l=english

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/


https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12260/We_Were_Here_Series/


Total Mayhem Games

Hello Explorers,

December is finally here, which means it's holiday season! For us here in The Netherlands, our festivities have already started mid November, as our dear Sinterklaas made his way from Spain by boat! Tradition for the kids is to leave the shoe near the chimney or door, sing a song and leave some small gifts for Sinterklaas (like a drawing) or some food for his horse.

It seems like Sinterklaas made a visit to the basecamp in We Were Here Together as well. Be sure to hop into the game and have a comfy chill session with some pepernoten, chocolate letters and maybe you even find some presents!


If you want to treat your best- or worse friend with a special present for Christmas, you can now get them our new holiday merch! You can find it on our merch store[www.totalmayhemmerch.com]. Of course, if you want to purchase something that's not limited to the holiday season, you can find some other merch as well!

Dear Explorers,

It's time to get cozy at the basecamp, We Were Here Together is on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 62% discount.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/


Our other games We Were Here Too & We Were Here Forever are part of the sale as well. Of course, We Were Here, the first game in the series, is available for free.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/

If you would like to listen to some tunes while exploring the Steam store, you can get the soundtrack discounted as well.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1246990/We_Were_Here_Together_Original_Soundtrack/


If you haven't already, we would appreciate it if you could nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Better with Friends Steam Award. As the game is quite literally all about your friendships, we feel like the game is perfect for the category :) Thank you in advance for your nomination dear Explorer!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2296990/view/5941998260533097052?l=english


TotalMayhemGames

Dear Explorers,

We kindly ask for your help! As you might know, a few months ago we surprised you all with our We Were Here series spin-off game: We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip. The love and support was overwhelming and we’re forever grateful.

If you want to make sure that everyone knows about the great friendship test we’ve made, be sure to nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Steam Awards in the category ‘Better with Friends’. Because with a game that makes you build literal FriendShips, this award is meant to be ours!

You can vote for us here in the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip announcement!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2296990/view/5941998260533097052?l=english

Additionally, you can find our other We Were Here games, such as We Were Here Forever, are currently discounted. Be sure to get the game now or regret it Forever ;) If you really want to complete your library, the soundtrack of the games are also discounted!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/

Something special is happening at the basecamp! The famous Dutch SInterklaas seems to have visited the Explorers and left some candy and presents! Be sure to login in and check it out.

Hello Explorers!

It’s time to get together and enjoy the spooky festivities at the basecamp in We Were Here Together. The scary vibes will linger until November 2nd so be to play the game before the the decorations are scared away.


Some of our other games screamed their way into the Steam Halloween Sale!

We Were Here Too is discounted with 80% off! If you need some fantastic music (maybe for a chill Halloween part), you can get the soundtracks of We Were Here and We Were Here Too both with a 50% discount (separately)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/721410/We_Were_Here_Original_Soundtrack/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/712201/We_Were_Here_Too_The_Soundtrack/


Want to have a getaway to an island where no one (besides your partner) will interrupt you? Join the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip! This bite-sized adventure will put your friendship to test; see if it will truly last forever… You can get for a low price of $3.99

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2296990/We_Were_Here_Expeditions_The_FriendShip/