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Far Far West Preview – A dash of Helldivers 2 and a lot of yeehaw
Far Far West is an Early Access co-op shooter that draws comparisons to Helldivers 2 for its gameplay loop of completing objectives and fighting bosses. Players take on the role of robot cowboys battling undead enemies with a mix of weapons and magic, featuring a Joker system for modifiers and various upgrade paths. The game is described as a fun experience, especially with friends, and shows promise for future evolution.
Far Far West Early Access Preview — A Real Robo Rodeo
Far Far West, an early access PVE shooter from developer Evil Raptor, offers a chaotic Wild West-themed experience with 4-player co-op. The game features roguelike elements, varied objectives, diverse boss encounters, and a robust weapon and upgrade system, making it a promising multiplayer title for PC.
This Co-Op Western Plays Like Helldivers At 2X Speed
Far Far West, a new co-op first-person shooter from developer Evil Raptor, draws heavy inspiration from Helldivers 2 but sets its gameplay in a vibrant Western world. The game features teams of up to four players completing objectives, facing hordes of enemies, and boss encounters, with a focus on fast-paced action and a distinct visual style. Currently in early access, the game promises future updates and fixes from the small development team.
The Spell Brigade Review – A co-op Survivors-like that’s all about the grind
The Spell Brigade is a co-op focused Survivors-like that shines when played with friends, offering unique weapon combinations and objectives. However, the game suffers from an excessively slow and grindy progression system, making solo play and unlocks a chore.
The Spell Brigade Review — Wizard Team Ups | Console Creatures
The Spell Brigade's 1.0 release offers a polished survivorlike experience with abundant spells, engaging co-op gameplay, and a charming cartoon aesthetic. While the core gameplay loop can feel familiar, randomized objectives and a variety of unlockable wizards and spells provide depth and replayability, making it a strong entry in a crowded genre.
I've played RPGs for over 20 years, and these are the 10 best I'd recommend playing with friends in 2026
This guide recommends ten role-playing games that are best enjoyed with friends, focusing on titles that emphasize teamwork and shared experiences. The list includes a variety of multiplayer RPGs, from action-oriented titles like Remnant: From the Ashes and Diablo 4 to more strategic or simulation-based games like For the King and Stardew Valley, highlighting their co-op features and why playing together enhances the gameplay.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of May 2026
May 2026 is set to be a busy month for game releases, featuring titles across various genres and platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the musical narrative sim Wax Heads, the action-adventure Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, and the James Bond origin story 007 First Light. Several games will also be entering early access, offering players a chance to experience ongoing development.
Tips to Help you Stay Sane as Party Club Hits Xbox Today
Party Club, a single-player or co-op party game where players manage a chaotic venue with animal customers, has launched on Xbox with full cross-platform and play anywhere support. The guide offers nine tips for new players, covering layout design, customer management, strategic upgrades, role assignment in multiplayer, maintaining cleanliness, adapting strategies, choosing difficulty, and embracing unexpected challenges.
Steal Fast or Die Trying: LAG KILLS Joins the Wishlisted 2026 Lineup
The indie survival horror game LAG KILLS, developed by DERANGED GAMES, has been announced for the Wishlisted 2026 showcase, highlighting anticipated indie titles on Steam. The game features tense stealth gameplay, unpredictable AI, and online co-op, where players attempt a burglary that turns into a fight for survival. LAG KILLS is planned for a 2026 release on Steam.
Physics-Defying Co-op Adventure ‘It Takes Paws’ Reveals on Steam
Awoo Studio and 2P Games have announced It Takes Paws, a physics-based co-op puzzle game featuring "Human Noodle Physics." Players control a cat and a pug as they manipulate their unconscious owner to solve puzzles and rescue stray cats. The game is available on Steam and emphasizes local co-op gameplay.
Escape Academy 2 Comes to Xbox Game Pass Day One
Coin Crew Games and iam8bit Presents announced that Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one. The open-world puzzle game, featuring solo and co-op play, is set to launch later in 2026 for Xbox platforms and PC via Steam. The sequel will explore an explorable campus filled with puzzles and secrets, delving into the founding of The Academy.
Deep Dish Dungeon Coming to Xbox Game Pass This Fall
Raw Fury and Behold Studios announced that Deep Dish Dungeon will launch day one on Xbox Game Pass this fall. The exploration-focused dungeon crawler will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, and Steam, featuring crafting, cooking, and co-op systems. The game is also Xbox handheld-verified and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
Crashout Crew Launches May 28 on PC, Xbox, and Game Pass
Aggro Crab announced that Crashout Crew will launch on May 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass. The co-op game tasks up to four players with completing warehouse orders while navigating physics-based chaos and hazards. A new trailer showcasing the forklift gameplay was also released during the ID@Xbox Showcase.
RV There Yet? Announced For Xbox, Coming May 2026
The co-op title RV There Yet? is coming to Xbox Series X|S, cloud, and Xbox on PC in May 2026, and will be available on Game Pass. The game challenges players to use tools and driving skills to navigate a valley with their RV. It is already available on Steam, having sold over 4.5 million copies.
After 6 games in 15 years, dev loses it as over 10,000 Steam players flock to his new co-op game that looks like It…
Indie developer Carlos Coronado expressed elation as his new co-op game, Together: Moon Escape, achieved over 10,000 wishlists in a single day on Steam, significantly surpassing the performance of his previous six games. The first-person puzzler, playable in split-screen or online co-op, is available on PC and features cooperative mechanics requiring players to rely on each other to progress.
Helldivers 2 Gets Massive Mech Update With The Exo Experts Warbond
Helldivers 2 has released its latest Warbond, 'The Exo Experts,' on April 28th, introducing powerful new Exosuits like the EXO-51 Lumberer and EXO-55 Breakthrough. This update also brings new weaponry, including the MGX-42 Bullet Storm and P-33 Missile Pistol, along with new armor sets. The addition of mechs significantly shifts the game's power dynamics and introduces new strategic possibilities for co-op play.
Co-op crime sim Drug Dealer Simulator 2 launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S on 17 June 2026
Drug Dealer Simulator 2, a co-op crime simulation game, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 17, 2026, priced at $24.99. Developed by Byterunners and published by Movie Games S.A., the game will feature targeted 60 FPS performance on consoles. Post-release support is also planned for the title.
This Co-Op Game Rethinks A Classic Horror-Movie Trope, And It's Finally On Consoles
The co-op horror game Dark Hours, which focuses on criminals breaking into haunted locations, has been released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after a period on PC. The game features proximity chat, multiple environments, and a variety of monsters and objectives, with a focus on improvisation when plans go awry. It also includes cross-play and a PvPvE mode.
"It ended up being pretty much co-development" - how 80s anime, a legendary Gundam director and It Takes Two talent combined for the Switch 2's next hit Orbitals
Orbitals, a Nintendo Switch exclusive developed by Shapefarm in collaboration with Studio Massket, aims to capture the authentic aesthetic of 80s anime. Directed by Hazelight veteran Jakob Lundgren and featuring art direction from Tôru Yoshida, the co-op adventure focuses on puzzle-solving gameplay inspired by classic anime and the works of Akira Toriyama.
Vibrant beat ’em up game Underling Uprising landing on Nintendo Switch
Abylight Studios and Dummy Dojo announced that the vibrant 2D beat 'em up game Underling Uprising will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 14, 2026. The game features four-player co-op and versus modes, with players controlling genetically enhanced experiments fighting to overthrow their creator.
