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Trine 6: Together in Time announced
Frozenbyte has announced Trine 6: Together in Time, the latest installment in their co-op puzzle-platformer series. The game is set to release on September 17th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. It will feature five playable characters, including two new additions, and introduce a new Time-Slow ability.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcase
Day of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Cooldown Games and Frozenbyte have announced Trine 6: Together in Time, a puzzle platformer sequel set to release on September 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a co-op-first puzzle design for up to four players, a new time-slow ability, dynamic combat, and five unique playable characters.
Day of the Devs 2026: Everything Announced!
Day of the Devs 2026 showcased 20 indie titles, including new entries in the Trine and Yooka-Laylee series. Highlights included the roguelike platformer Blood Dungeon, the retro survival-horror Tenebris Somnia, and the multiplayer roguelike 33 Immortals. Several games announced release dates or windows, with others slated for early access or future updates.
Trine 6: Together in Time announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Frozenbyte and Cooldown Games have announced Trine 6: Together in Time, a co-op puzzle platformer set to release on September 25, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature five playable heroes, a new Time-Slow mechanic, and updated puzzle designs for both co-op and solo play.
Believe or not, this co-op and PvP zombie shooter is 'inspired by true events'
Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter inspired by the developer tinyBuild's experience during the 2020 lockdown on a boat. Players must maintain and upgrade their boats to survive, venturing to islands for resources while avoiding both the undead and other players. The game aims to replicate a feeling of isolation and dread, with safe harbors available for socializing and securing vessels.
HAEX Revealed at Summer Game Fest, Bringing Co-Op Survival Horror to an Alien-Scarred Wilderness
Dead Astronauts has unveiled HAEX, a new first-person survival horror game with co-op exploration and survival mechanics, revealed during Summer Game Fest. Developed by a team with veterans from Massive Entertainment and Epic Games, HAEX features players managing resources and fighting alien creatures in a hostile, mist-covered wilderness. The game allows up to four players to explore persistent worlds and features a unique mechanic where players can plant alien seeds to alter the environment.
After 7 years, devs behind one of the most emotional indie games I've ever played unveil release date for new Hades-like project: a co-op roguelike for 33 players
Thunder Lotus has announced a June 10 release date for their co-op roguelike, 33 Immortals, developed over the past seven years. The game, inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, features instant matchmaking for up to 33 players to battle divine hordes, drawing comparisons to Hades, World of Warcraft, and Diablo 4. A demo is available for free on Steam.
SEGA details what’s next for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and reveals Sonic Pico Park
SEGA has announced upcoming collaborations for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, including Godzilla and Evangelion themed content, as well as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar packs. A new indie title, Sonic Pico Park, developed by TECOPARK and inspired by PICO PARK, was also revealed, featuring Sonic characters and co-op puzzle gameplay.
Crash-Land into Bullet-Hell Chaos as MineGeon: Renegades Announces July 14th Release Date
Kickstone Studio announced that their co-op sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite, MineGeon: Renegades, will launch on July 14th, 2026, for PC. The game will be featured during Steam Bullet Fest and June Steam Next Fest. Players team up to scavenge, survive, and strike it rich beneath the planet PAIMO, battling enemies and coordinating abilities in intense combat.
Talk your friends to safety in two-player asymmetrical horror game Follow Us - Now on Steam Early Access
The asymmetrical horror game Follow Us, developed by Game Atelier, has launched on Steam Early Access for PC. The game features two-player co-op where one player explores a dangerous environment while the other guides them from a control van. It is available for $10 with a 15% launch discount and supports a Friend's Pass.
Hijinks High Announced
Sackbird Studios has announced Hijinks High, a chaotic first-person co-op party game. The title is set to release soon on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The developers are veterans of The Elder Scrolls Online.
UNKNOWN WORLDS OUTLINES WHAT’S NEXT FOR SUBNAUTICA 2
Unknown Worlds has shared details on the future of Subnautica 2, focusing on improvements and new features for its Early Access period. Upcoming updates will enhance core systems, introduce social features like proximity voice chat and expanded customization, and a larger content update featuring a new vehicle and region. Player feedback is actively shaping the game's development, with the team prioritizing community input throughout Early Access.
Subnautica 2 reveals massive new update plans
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment has revealed plans for upcoming updates to Subnautica 2, including quality-of-life improvements, expanded customization, and enhanced co-op features like proximity voice chat. The first major content update will introduce a new region, creatures, resources, and story content, with the developers aiming for compatibility with existing saves.
The co-op gladiator roguelike has surpassed 125,000 wishlists ahead of launch
Independent developer Featherweight Games announced that its co-op gladiator roguelike, Chained Beasts, will launch on Steam in Fall 2026. The game has surpassed 125,000 wishlists and its demo has achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. The title features 1-4 player co-op arena battles where players are chained together.
Age-by-Age Co-Op Guide: What to Play With Your 5, 8, and 12-Year-Old
This guide provides co-op game recommendations tailored to different age groups, specifically for 5, 8, and 12-year-olds. It acknowledges the developmental differences between children and aims to help parents find suitable games for shared play experiences.
Vellum Devs Reveal Roads & Riches, the Co-Op Traveling Merchant Simulator
Alvios Games has announced its next co-op title, Roads & Riches: Traveling Merchant Simulator, a globe-trotting fantasy shop simulator. Players will grow their caravan from a small cart to a large shop, traveling across diverse regions to sell wares and find treasures. A demo is planned for Summer, and the game is available to wishlist on Steam.
"One discovers, one guides, and one strikes the final blow": Ikumi Nakamura's new yokai-hunting game Kemuri is turning co-op into a ritual, somehow
Kemuri, a new third-person action game from Ikumi Nakamura's Unseen Inc., features co-op gameplay for up to three players where each player takes on a distinct role in hunting yokai. The game, set in a vertical city, also hints at unique online interactions during single-player. Kemuri is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Demos and Freebies
Salvation Denied, a co-op building simulation game for up to four players on PC, is now available on Steam. The game features chaotic construction with heavy machinery and various tools, with each mission presenting unique challenges.
Rayman's best, most beautiful adventure is being remade in 3D, for some reason, and it'll bundled with the leaked Rayman Origins remaster
Ubisoft has announced Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of the 2D platformer Rayman Legends, set to release on October 1st for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The remake will feature updated visuals, new gameplay elements, additional musical stages, and will include the remastered Rayman Origins as a bundle. This reimagining aims to introduce the classic title to a new generation of players.
