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Meadgard Demo Revealed for Co-op Tavern Adventure
Oddiko has revealed a demo for their upcoming 1-4 player co-op tavern adventure game, Meadgard. The game features a mix of tavern management, monster hunting, cooking, crafting, and Norse mythology elements. Players can hunt for ingredients, serve patrons, upgrade their tavern, and interact with Norse gods. A demo is planned for August, and the game will be featured in the Women-Led Games Steam Event.
Asymmetrical horror game Follow Us participates Midsummer Night’s Scream showcase
The asymmetrical horror game Follow Us, developed by Game Atelier, is launching on Steam Early Access on June 5th. The game features a co-op experience where one player navigates a haunted environment while the other guides them remotely from a van. It utilizes PSone-inspired graphics and focuses on communication, panic, and laughter.
Oh My Doug! is a wild new metroidvania set inside a human body
Oh My Doug! is a new hand-drawn metroidvania from Odd Men In, set inside the human body of a man named Doug. The game features a 90s cartoon aesthetic, co-op gameplay with two mismatched heroes, and a progression system based on unlocking new abilities. It is planned for PC and consoles in 2027.
Bober Constructions Gets Building On Xbox
Bober Constructions, a co-op construction simulation game developed and published by Simplicity Games, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £7.99. The game challenges players to complete various building projects, such as bridges and roads, with a team of beavers, emphasizing teamwork and quick thinking under pressure.
Pawbay Review | TheXboxHub
Pawbay is a cat simulator for Xbox that offers a unique open-world sandbox experience with full couch co-op support. While it allows players to cause feline chaos freely, the game is criticized for its stiff controls, limited set pieces, and repetitive tasks, making its £17.99 price point feel steep for its short three-hour completion time.
Cast n Chill developer reveals Wild n Chill, a cozy wilderness survival game
Cast n Chill developer Wombat Brawler has revealed Wild n Chill, a cozy wilderness survival game featuring pixel art graphics and online co-op for up to four players. Players will need to manage food, water, and energy while surviving the elements, crafting shelters, and exploring diverse regions. The game is expected to be popular, building on the success of the developer's previous title.
60 fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, including S. Drug Dealer Simulator 2 targets a smooth criminal experience
Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is targeting a smooth 60 frames per second experience on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, including the less powerful Xbox Series S. Developers have implemented significant optimizations, particularly in NPC animation processing and leveraging Unreal Engine 5, to achieve this goal. The game, a co-op crime simulation, is set to release on June 17, 2026.
Subnautica 2 early access review – underwater survival sequel
Subnautica 2 has entered early access, offering a deep-sea survival and exploration experience true to its predecessors. Despite development turmoil involving publisher Krafton and developer Unknown Worlds, the sequel features a playful sense of humor, new mechanics like DNA upgrades, and improved technical performance, especially on Xbox Series X. The game also introduces four-player co-op and an intriguing mystery surrounding a vanished human population.
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'
Narrative designer Nina Freeman discusses her PC gaming habits, highlighting Devotion as a game she will never uninstall due to its quality and controversial Steam ban. She also shares her most played game, Dota 2, and her appreciation for complex branching narratives in titles like Scarlet Hollow.
Warren Spector studio's cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time
Thick as Thieves, a co-op heist adventure from OtherSide Entertainment, offers a surprisingly fun experience despite its incomplete launch state and removed PvP elements. Developed by industry veterans Warren Spector and Paul Neurath, the game features two maps with randomized objectives and a tense eight-minute countdown for extraction, providing a compelling stealth experience.
Crashout Crew Lands On Game Pass – Warehouse Work Has Never Been More Dangerous
Crashout Crew is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, launching directly into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Developed and published by Aggro Crab, the game tasks players with managing a chaotic warehouse filled with forklifts, explosives, and falling meteors, emphasizing co-op gameplay for up to four players.
Escape The Backrooms – One Of PC’s Biggest Horror Hits Joins Game Pass
Escape The Backrooms, a popular PC horror game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and is available on day one for Game Pass subscribers. The game features over 30 levels inspired by the Backrooms internet phenomenon and supports up to four-player online co-op with cross-platform play.
Cemetery Simulator Gets a Free Demo. Dig Graves Solo or With a Crew!
A free demo for Cemetery Simulator is now available on PC, allowing players to manage a cemetery, organize funerals, and develop their business. The demo supports both single-player and online co-op for up to four players. The full game is slated for a 2027 release on PC, with future releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Dr. Priori’s Time Escape
Proximal Design Labs announced that their first-person co-op puzzle game, Dr. Priori's Time Escape, will be featured in the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase. The game, set in 1898, involves solving puzzles and manipulating time-based devices to uncover a mystery. A single-player demo is available now on Steam, with the full game launching this summer.
Wild n Chill announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, from the makers of Cast n Chill
Wombat Brawler has announced Wild n Chill for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This cozy wilderness survival game, a follow-up to Cast n Chill, will feature hunting, fishing, foraging, crafting, and cabin building, playable solo or in online co-op for up to four players. No release window has been announced yet.
Space Jammed, a Co-Op Sci-Fi Horror Just Announced
Tiny Tales Studios has announced Space Jammed, a co-op sci-fi action horror game for up to four players. The game features high-risk smuggling jobs, ship defense and repair mechanics, and a dark comedy tone. A reveal trailer and Steam page are now available for the game, which is set to release on PC.
Who let the ducks out? Microphone-Driven Co-op Quack Quack Up has a demo available on Steam!
2P Games and FuncoreClub have released a demo for their microphone-controlled co-op game, Quack Quack Up, on Steam. The demo allows up to 4 players to experience the core voice-herding mechanics and environmental puzzles in a physics-based chaotic environment.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is getting a roguelike mode, a Thieves Guild, and a sprawling underworld with unique terrain
Unfrozen has detailed the early access roadmap for their strategy RPG, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Upcoming additions include a roguelike mode, a Thieves Guild for intelligence gathering, a persistent underworld map layer, and co-op team versus modes. The developers also plan to introduce Observer mode, reworks for Elite classes, and new PvP win conditions before the 1.0 release.
Escape Academy 2 Demo Update Adds Full First Chapter
An updated demo for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is now available on PC via Steam, allowing players to experience the entire first chapter. The demo includes introductory escape rooms, an explorable campus, and side quests. The full game, featuring solo, online, and couch co-op modes, is set to launch in 2026 for various Xbox platforms and PC.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Fraux character trailer
Cygames has released a new trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, showcasing the character Fraux. The action RPG is set to launch on July 9, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The game features dynamic combat, online co-op, and expanded solo and multiplayer content.
