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Gear Up, Spin Out in WheelMates’ Updated Steam Next Fest Demo
Firevolt has released an updated demo for their co-op adventure game WheelMates, featuring new car handling and camera controls, as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo now includes full Steam Deck support and a journal feature to track story progress. WheelMates is set to launch on PC on September 7.
Orbitals launches in September
Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Shapefarm announced that the co-op adventure game Orbitals will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3rd. The game features a retro anime aesthetic and was developed using Unreal Engine 5, with cutscenes created in partnership with Studio Massket.
Evening Crowdfunding
Poysky Productions has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their co-op adventure RPG, Taival. The game features classic RPG elements, a unique shape-shifting companion, and a charming aesthetic.
TAIVAL €1 KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES AFTER 10,000 WISHLISTS IN 10 DAYS
Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their co-op adventure RPG, Taival, with an unusually low goal of €1. The game has already garnered over 10,000 Steam wishlists in 10 days and 3,000 playtesters. The studio aims to directly involve their community in funding the game's development, despite publisher advice against the low-goal campaign.
R.E.P.O. Cosmetics Update: Full patch notes, listed
The latest update for the early access game R.E.P.O. focuses entirely on cosmetics, adding over 500 unlockable items. This update, version 0.4.0, also introduces new game modes like 'Race!', new vehicles, and various quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes, while the developer semiwork continues to provide weekly updates and teasers.
Former Gearbox Québec Leadership Have Founded Studio Ricochet, The New Independent Developer Aims to Create
Former Gearbox Québec leadership has founded a new independent studio named Studio Ricochet, aiming to create original co-op action-adventure games for PC and consoles. The studio, co-founded by Sebastien Caisse, Pierre-Andre Dery, Maxime Babin, and Yanick Pich, is self-funded and explicitly stated they are not pursuing a live service or GaaS model, drawing inspiration from titles like Returnal and Uncharted.
Founders of Gearbox Quebec announce new studio to "create original, premium games on our own terms"
The founders of Gearbox Quebec have launched a new Canadian studio named Ricochet Games, aiming to create original, premium games on their own terms. The studio, comprised of veteran developers from major franchises, will focus on original IP for PC and console, with their first title being a premium, buy-to-play co-op action-adventure game, explicitly avoiding a live service model.
WheelMates First Public Demo Available Now on Steam with New Location to Explore
The co-op adventure game WheelMates, developed by FireVolt, has released its first public demo on Steam for PC. This demo allows players to explore the Garage area, utilizing new tools and solving puzzles together. The game will also launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Taival – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Taival is a co-op adventure game for up to 4 players where participants explore a handcrafted world with a shapeshifting companion named Henki. Players can discover new forms, progress through narrative quests, and combine local split-screen and online play. Beta sign-ups are currently available.
New Orbitals Gameplay Trailer Makes Us Even More Excited For The Anime Co-Op Adventure
A new gameplay trailer for the co-op adventure game Orbitals showcases its anime-inspired visual style and diverse gameplay mechanics, including 3D platforming and gravity manipulation. Creative Director Marcos Ramos and Game Director Jakob Lundgren demonstrated the teamwork required to overcome challenges. The game is set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer.
Orbitals Gameplay Trailer Showcases Co-Op Adventure on Switch 2
A new trailer for the co-op adventure game Orbitals showcases its asymmetrical gameplay designed for the Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Shapefarm using Unreal Engine 5 and featuring art inspired by retro Japanese anime, the game requires players to combine tools and abilities to solve puzzles and navigate hazardous environments. Orbitals will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 this summer.
Orbitals gameplay reveal trailer
Kepler and Shapefactory have released a gameplay reveal trailer for Orbitals, a 2-player co-op adventure game set in a retro anime world. Players team up as explorers Maki and Omura to save their crumbling space station from a cosmic storm. The game features asymmetric co-op gameplay, puzzles, and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this summer.
Split Fiction studio Hazelight celebrates selling 50 million games in under 10 years
Hazelight Studios announced that its co-op action-adventure titles, It Takes Two, Split Fiction, and A Way Out, have collectively sold over 50 million copies worldwide. It Takes Two leads sales with 30 million units, followed by A Way Out with 13 million, and Split Fiction with 7 million. The studio is currently working on its fourth game.
It Takes Two Crosses 30m Sales, Split Fiction Now Over 7m
Hazelight Studios has announced that its co-op titles It Takes Two, A Way Out, and Split Fiction have collectively sold over 50 million copies. It Takes Two alone has surpassed 30 million sales, while A Way Out has reached 13 million and Split Fiction has sold over seven million units. The studio is also working on its next game, which is expected to be another co-op adventure.
Chaotic Co-op Cave Adventure 'Pratfall' Launches April 20th on Steam
Indie developer Quad Head announced that their co-op cave adventure game, Pratfall, will be released on Steam on April 20th, 2026. The game is described as a chaotic adventure.
Retro Flavored Co-Op Adventure Dark Scrolls Launching This Year
The co-op adventure game Dark Scrolls, developed by Doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital, is set to launch for Nintendo Switch and PC in 2026. The game features nine unique heroes, online multiplayer, and roguelike progression with shmup-like chaos.
Japanese co-op adventure game GooNECT√2 announced
Phoenixx and Bandai Namco Studios announced GooNECT√2, a sequel to the co-op adventure game GooNECT, for Nintendo Switch launching in May. The game features two players holding hands to navigate randomly generated stages, with mechanics focused on pulling, launching, and using each other as platforms. Players can achieve a 'Bestie Level' based on performance.
ANNOUNCING TRASH DAY BY OFF BY ONE GAMES
Off By One Games, a studio founded by former Rocket League developers, has announced its first title, Trash Day. This is a 4-player online co-op adventure game where players control raccoons scavenging trash with physics-based shopping carts. The game is set to launch later this year and will be available on PC via Steam.
Hela: A Heartwarming Co-op Adventure Where Tiny Heroes and Friends Share a Magical Journey
Hela is a co-op adventure game where players control a mouse on a journey inspired by Scandinavian landscapes and the emotional vibe of It Takes Two. The game features puzzle-solving, exploration, and storytelling, with both single-player and co-op modes available. Hela is available to wishlist on Steam for release later this year.
