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Chaotic co-op shooter Far Far West launches this month
Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Evil Raptor have announced that their chaotic 1-4 player co-op shooter, Far Far West, will launch in early access on PC via Steam on April 28th. The game will remain in early access for at least 12 months and features robot cowboys battling monsters and sling spells in a Wild West setting.
BLACKOUT: Zero Point – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
BLACKOUT: Zero Point is a hardcore co-op shooter for up to four players where special forces operatives eliminate infected creatures fused with machines. Missions include demolition, retrieval, defense, and area capture across various zones. The game emphasizes teamwork, precision, and strategic use of equipment to adapt to dynamic environments and enemy patterns.
Wartales developer Shiro Games is publishing Frostrail & SpaceCraft in early releases
Shiro Games, the developer of Wartales, will be publishing FakeFish's co-op horror shooter Frostrail and their own space exploration sandbox, SpaceCraft. Frostrail is scheduled for a playtest this month, while SpaceCraft will enter early access in May.
Saddle Up For Far Far West, The Co-op Cowboy Shooter With A Spooky Twist, Launching on Steam April 28
Far Far West, a co-op FPS cowboy shooter with supernatural elements developed by Evil Raptor and published by Fireshine Games, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 28. The game features robot cowboys battling occult creatures and offers a variety of weapons, spells, and upgrades for players to customize their bounty hunter.
Painkiller Review
Anshar Studios' reboot of the Painkiller franchise attempts to revive the series as a co-op arena shooter but falls short of expectations. While featuring a variety of weapons with secondary modes and a roguelike option, the game suffers from a lack of mission and enemy variety, generic environments, and a forced co-op structure that hinders solo play. The game is rated M for Mature and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
John Carpenters Toxic Commando Review (PS5) | 4ScarrsGaming
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a gory, synth-soaked co-op shooter featuring heavy trucks and massive mutant hordes, offering a grimy blast from the past. The game is available on PlayStation 5.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Phantom Line, Idle Clans, and Dragon Awaken
This article rounds up lesser-known multiplayer games, including Phantom Line, a co-op shooter in development by Antistatic Studios. It also features Idle Clans, a PC and mobile idle game celebrating its third anniversary with a new expansion, and Dragon Awaken, a 2017 heroic fantasy MMORPG now managed by Games Hollywood, with one fan attempting to archive it.
John Carpenters Toxic Commando review - Braindead Holiday | TechStomper
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers chaotic and messy fun for players to enjoy with friends, despite its flaws. The co-op shooter aims to deliver a messy and enjoyable experience.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review – Braindead Holiday
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers a brain-off, chaotic co-op shooter experience reminiscent of loud, messy B-movies. While John Carpenter's direct involvement is minimal, the game blends elements of World War Z and MudRunner with satisfying combat and driving mechanics. Despite repetitive objectives, it provides a fun, messy, and entertaining experience for players looking to cause carnage with friends.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando PS5 Review – Chaotic Co-op Zombie Shooter | Invision Game Community
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a loud, chaotic, and messy co-op zombie shooter that excels with friends but suffers from repetition and limited depth. Developed by Saber Interactive, the game captures a B-movie aesthetic with satisfying gunplay and a strong presentation, though its mission design and enemy variety could be improved for long-term engagement. It earns a 7 out of 10 for its stylish, chaotic fun.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a multiverse based co-op shooter coming this year
Behaviour Interactive is releasing Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a new co-op roguelite shooter, later this year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Players will control different versions of Serious Sam from various dimensions, working together to defeat Uber Mental and his forces. The game will feature classic and new weapons, with roguelite elements ensuring each playthrough is unique.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and Reveals
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
Co-op shooter FBC Firebreak releases final update, will stay online and let friends play for free
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, titled Open House. While no new playable content will be added, the game will remain online and is now permanently priced at $20, with a free "friend's pass" available for cross-platform play. The update includes balance tweaks, bug fixes, and changes to in-game conditions.
FBC: Firebreak Permanently Slashes Price as Its Final Major Update Goes Live on PS5
Remedy Entertainment has released the final content update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, which includes five new arenas inspired by Control and a Friend's Pass for cross-platform play. The game's price has also been permanently reduced to $19.99, and Remedy assures players the game will remain playable online for years to come.
Helldivers 2 roadmap promises new mission, new enemies, and more biomes through June
Helldivers 2 is providing players with an early look at its upcoming roadmap, detailing planned additions through June. The updates include new warbonds, galactic war campaigns, quality-of-life improvements, new biomes in April and June, and new enemies and enemy variants arriving in March and April. The Illuminate faction is set to deploy new constructs and a Watcher variant, alongside exostorms and new missions.
Remedy's FBC: Firebreak won't get more content updates, but a Friend's Pass and price reduction should help the game find players "for years to come"
Remedy Entertainment has announced that FBC: Firebreak will not receive further content updates, marking the end of its development cycle less than a year after launch. To encourage player engagement, the game will feature a Friend's Pass for free multiplayer access and a permanent price reduction to $19.99 for the base game. The studio acknowledged the game's performance as a valuable learning experience, especially as their first self-published online multiplayer title.
FBC: Firebreak’s Last Major Update is Now Live, Price Dropped to $20 and Friend’s Pass Added
Remedy Entertainment has released the final major update for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, titled Open House. The game's price has been permanently reduced to $19.99, and a Friend's Pass has been added, allowing free multiplayer access for friends. While no further content is planned, servers will remain online, and the game's narrative will continue in Control Resonant, set to launch in 2026.
Remedy is moving on from FBC: Firebreak, but it's going out with a bang: One final update adds 5 new maps, a lower price, friend's pass, and a promise the game will 'continue to be playable for years to come'
Remedy Entertainment is ending support for its co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak with a final "Open House" update. The update includes five new maps, a permanent price reduction to $20, and a cross-platform Friend's Pass. While no further content updates are planned, Remedy has committed to keeping the game playable for years to come and will continue to release gameplay patches.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Launches Today with Explosive Co-op Zombie Action | Invision Game
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a co-op zombie shooter inspired by 1980s action horror, has been released by Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features chaotic battles against massive zombie hordes and grotesque monsters, powered by Saber's Swarm Engine. It supports four-player co-op with full crossplay and includes a story about elite mercenaries fighting an apocalypse triggered by a failed energy experiment.
Roguelite spin-off shooter Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core arrives in May
Ghost Ship Publishing and Coffee Stain Publishing announced that the roguelite spin-off Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core will launch in Early Access on May 20th. Players will take on the role of elite dwarven security personnel called Reclaimers, utilizing unique classes and upgrading gear as they progress through a core roguelite loop.
