Content Warning is a co-op horror comedy game where you and up to three friends descend into the Old World to film spooky content for SpookTube, a YouTube-like platform for horror videos. Your goal is to get as many views as possible by filming monsters up close, capturing audio with boom mics, and surviving long enough to extract with your footage. The game deliberately balances horror and humor — monsters are genuinely threatening, but the absurdity of your crew filming each other getting chased creates constant comedic moments. It briefly became the most-played game on Steam at launch due to its viral co-op appeal.
Content Warning features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order — what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old World | All difficulty levels | Monster footage, SpookTube views, equipment from found items | Scout |
| 2 | Underground | Deep exploration runs | Rare monster footage, unique encounters, highest view potential | Scout |
| 3 | Monster Den | Mid-deep floors | Highest footage quality, most dangerous encounters | Camera Operator |
| 4 | SpookTube Studio | Hub area | Equipment purchases, footage upload, team management | Camera Operator |
| 5 | Equipment Shop | Between runs | Camera upgrades, tactical equipment, cosmetic items | Camera Operator |
Old World — Starting Area
The main dungeon — a procedurally generated underground complex with multiple floors of increasing danger. Each floor has different monster types and environmental hazards. The deeper you go, the more valuable (and dangerous) the footage. Most runs explore 2-3 floors before extracting.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | All difficulty levels |
| Key Rewards | Monster footage, SpookTube views, equipment from found items |
| Recommended Build | Scout |
| Key Equipment | Flashlight |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of camera recording — this is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Underground.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Underground — Early Game
Sub-levels beneath the Old World with unique monster types not found on regular floors. Underground sections are darker and more cramped, creating claustrophobic filming conditions. The tight spaces make monster encounters more intense and footage more valuable.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Deep exploration runs |
| Key Rewards | Rare monster footage, unique encounters, highest view potential |
| Recommended Build | Scout |
| Key Equipment | Flashlight |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering monster encounters — it's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Flashlight if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Monster Den.
Monster Den — Mid Game
Specific rooms within the Old World where monster concentration is highest. Monster Dens are marked by environmental cues (strange sounds, organic growth, darkness). Filming in a Den is extremely dangerous but produces the highest-rated footage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Mid-deep floors |
| Key Rewards | Highest footage quality, most dangerous encounters |
| Recommended Build | Camera Operator |
| Key Equipment | Flashlight |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Camera becomes accessible here — prioritize getting it.
- Master SpookTube views for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
SpookTube Studio — Late Game
The surface hub where you upload footage, buy equipment, and prepare for runs. The studio contains the upload station (where views are calculated), the equipment shop, and the team's living quarters. Between runs, manage your equipment and plan the next expedition.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Hub area |
| Key Rewards | Equipment purchases, footage upload, team management |
| Recommended Build | Camera Operator |
| Key Equipment | Camera |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Camera should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- equipment upgrades mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Equipment Shop.
Equipment Shop — Endgame
Located in the SpookTube Studio, the shop sells cameras, flashlights, boom mics, sound players, and cosmetics. Equipment purchased here is lost if you die during a run, so balance investment against risk. Better equipment enables higher-quality footage for more views.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Between runs |
| Key Rewards | Camera upgrades, tactical equipment, cosmetic items |
| Recommended Build | Camera Operator |
| Key Equipment | Camera |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Editor for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order — Old World → Underground → Monster Den → SpookTube Studio → Equipment Shop. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner — Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment — Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough — Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush — Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Content Warning Guides
- Content Warning Content Warning Overview
- Content Warning Best Builds
- Content Warning Tier List
- Content Warning Walkthrough
- Content Warning Beginner's Guide
- Content Warning Tips & Tricks
- Content Warning Weapons Guide
- Content Warning Combat Guide
- Content Warning Boss Guide
- Content Warning Crafting Guide
- Content Warning Classes & Characters
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