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Stage Fright is a spooky co-op title coming in 2027 from the developers of Overcooked
Ghost Town Games and Hello Games have announced Stage Fright, a spooky co-op platforming adventure with puzzle elements, set to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The game is a collaboration between the developers of Overcooked and the studio behind No Man's Sky.
Orbitals Review – An anime-zing adventure
Orbitals is a co-op puzzle-platformer that serves as a beautiful homage to 20th-century anime, featuring faithful animation, a strong soundtrack, and excellent voice acting. Players control siblings Maki and Omura, working together to solve clever puzzles and navigate space to save their colony. Despite minor issues with checkpoint frequency and online play, the game is a joyful and polished adventure.
Orbitals review: We walk together, we fly together
Orbitals is a charming co-op splitscreen platformer with a retro anime-style sci-fi adventure, developed by Shapefarm. Players control Maki and Omura as they scavenge a broken space station to find parts to escape, utilizing unique tools and coordinating ship maintenance and piloting. Despite occasional camera issues and momentum-based puzzle frustrations, the game offers a heartwarming experience with solid voice acting and a forgiving checkpoint system.
Bread & Fred to receive Nintendo Switch physical release
Atari and Strictly Limited have announced a physical release for the co-op platformer Bread & Fred on Nintendo Switch. The physical edition will include all game modes and updates, with pre-orders now open but a release date yet to be confirmed. The game challenges two players to cooperate in climbing a snowy mountain, featuring mechanics like swinging and wall-holding.
Brave Escape Challenges Friends To Work Together Or Fall Apart Trying
Brave Escape, a co-op platformer from Hit Start Studios, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation. The game emphasizes teamwork, requiring players to coordinate closely to overcome hazards and puzzles. The console release includes all previous PC updates and additional content, supporting both local and online co-op with cross-platform play.
Brave Escape Launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on July 24th, 2026
Hit Start Studios announced that its co-op platformer Brave Escape will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 24th, 2026. The console version will include all PC content updates, 45 additional levels, and support cross-platform multiplayer with PC players.
Biped 2 version 2.0 out now with new puzzles and Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements
Meta Publishing and Next Studios have released Version 2.0 for Biped 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update overhauls all 17 levels with new puzzle mechanics and includes optimizations specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2, promising improved performance and gameplay.
"Is this gonna be a Sonic game?": Even Takashi Iizuka wasn't sure about Sonic Pico Park at first, but Sega's learned a lot from its indie collaborators
Sega is collaborating with indie developer Tecopark on Sonic Pico Park, a co-op puzzle platformer that integrates Sonic the Hedgehog elements into the existing Pico Park gameplay. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka initially questioned the concept but gained confidence from previous indie collaborations like Sonic Mania. The partnership highlights Sega's evolving strategy of working with indie studios to leverage their rapid development cycles and creative ideas.
Acorn Avengers Is Nuts – Rescue A Ranger From Space
Acorn Avengers, a co-op platformer from Cascadia Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £8.39. The game features two chipmunks on a quirky rescue mission that takes them from a forest to outer space. It supports both solo play and local two-player co-op.
Out of Words is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece for Everyone
Out of Words is a handcrafted, two-player co-op stop-motion platformer developed by WiredFly & Kong Orange and published by Epic Games Publishing. Directed by Johan Oettinger, the game features unique physics-defying puzzles and a narrative about two young people navigating their relationship, with a poet, Morten Søndergaard, contributing to the development. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S in 2027 and is designed to be accessible to non-gamers.
Out of Words Preview – A Handmade Co-Op Adventure About Finding Your Voice
Out of Words is a co-op platforming adventure game developed by Kong Orange, Wiredfly, and Morten Søndergaard, featuring a unique handmade aesthetic with stop-motion and photogrammetry. The game focuses on the relationship between two friends, Kurt and Karla, who lose their voices and must communicate to overcome challenges in a surreal inner world. Planned features include local, online, and cross-platform co-op.
Tentacle Tango shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Cable Nest has announced that Tentacle Tango will be released on the Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026, with full cross-platform online multiplayer supporting both Nintendo Switch and Steam players. The co-op precision platformer challenges players to control two octopuses, Ten and Tango, who must work together to navigate treacherous terrains and defeat an evil chef. Studio lead Kristian Lundquist stated the game was designed with the Nintendo Switch in mind from the beginning.
Anime Co-Op Platformer 'Orbitals' Finally Picks Up A Release Date, Exclusively On Switch 2
The anime co-op platformer Orbitals will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. The game features asymmetric co-op gameplay where players guide space explorers Maki and Omura through puzzles and challenges, presented in a retro anime art style. Pre-orders are now available for the standard and Deluxe Editions.
Hold Your King Released
Hold Your King, a physics-based co-op platformer, is now available on PC via Steam. The game challenges players to team up with a friend to escort a king back to the throne room.
Acclaimed co-op series Trine is returning for a fresh adventure with new and familiar faces, and a heist that goes wrong
Developer Frozenbyte announced that Trine 6: Together in Time will launch on September 17th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The co-op platformer introduces new characters Moira and Adrius alongside series veterans Amadeus, Zoya, and Pontius, featuring a new Time-Slow ability and puzzles designed for cooperative play.
"We're always on the hunt for new content" – Secret Mode on the surprise acquisition of Chained Together
Secret Mode has acquired the viral co-op platformer Chained Together from Anegar Games, with backing from Emona Capital. CEO Ed Blincoe stated that acquisitions are a core pillar of their strategy, alongside signing new titles. The publisher plans to bring in a new development team to expand content for Chained Together and is also continuing its support for the previously acquired game, Escape the Backrooms.
HOLD YOUR KING RELEASES JUNE 10TH!
Hold Your King, a chaotic physics-based co-op platformer from Next Big Game Studio, is set to release on Steam for PC on June 10th. The game challenges players to work together, either locally or online, to guide a king through treacherous environments filled with obstacles and traps, where every movement impacts the king's balance.
Orbitals Doesn't Just Capture The Retro Anime Look, But Its Childlike Wonder As Well
Orbitals is a co-op platformer adventure game developed by Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive, aiming to capture the look and feel of retro anime. The game features a narrative inspired by shonen stories and emphasizes communication and coordination between players. Its gameplay mechanics are designed to create emergent, fun moments with asymmetrical design, and it will offer both local and online co-op at launch.
Frog Sqwad Sets June 2026 Launch Window for Xbox and PC
The co-op puzzle-platformer Frog Sqwad has received a new trailer and a release window set for June 2026. The game will be available on Xbox and PC.