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Grow Big or Grow Home! Gardening Combat Game Planted! Announced for PC and Consoles
Independent publisher Curveball Games and developer Cloth Cat Games have announced Planted!, a co-op party game for up to four players. The game, featuring arena battles where players sow, grow, and throw produce, is set to launch on April 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with crossplay support.
PAW Patrol: Dino World Revealed – Roars Onto Consoles And PC This July
PAW Patrol: Dino World is set to launch on July 31st, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This new installment focuses on exploration and rescue missions on Dino Island with an original story, featuring accessible gameplay for younger players and local co-op.
Co-op party game Planted announced for Nintendo Switch
Curveball Games and Cloth Cat Games have announced Planted, a co-op party game for up to four players coming to Nintendo Switch and PC. Players will engage in arena battles, sowing, growing, and throwing produce to score points. The game features local and online multiplayer, crossplay, and a single-player campaign focused on competitive gardening.
We Were Here Tomorrow is more familiar co-op fun
Total Mayhem Games continues its co-op puzzle series with We Were Here Tomorrow. The game offers familiar cooperative gameplay mechanics that have defined the franchise.
Chaotic Co-op Cave Adventure 'Pratfall' Launches April 20th on Steam
The chaotic co-op cave adventure game Pratfall is set to launch on Steam on April 20th. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay within a cave environment.
Exterminate Even More Spiders In Kill It With Fire 2, Coming Soon To Switch
Kill It With Fire 2, described as the ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience, is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, for $14.99. The game will feature a story campaign playable solo or with up to four players online, as well as a Humans vs. Spiders PvP mode. The game is also noted to be supported on the Switch 2.
Exterminate Even More Spiders On Switch In Kill It With Fire 2, Out Next Month
Kill It With Fire 2, the co-op spider-hunting sequel, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, for $19.99. The game will feature a story campaign for solo or up to 4-player online co-op, as well as a Humans vs. Spiders PvP mode. It is also noted to be supported on the upcoming Switch 2.
Kill It With Fire 2 gets Nintendo Switch release date
Kill It With Fire 2 is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, as announced by tinyBuild and Casey Donnellan Games. This co-op spider-hunting game allows players to team up with up to four players in its story campaign or engage in a Humans vs. Spiders player-versus-player mode. The game features an arsenal of 45 weapons and gadgets across seven distinct worlds.
Rescue Your Dog in Co-Op Cave Adventure Pratfall, Coming to Steam This Month
Pratfall, a co-op action-adventure indie game from developer Quad Head, is set to release on PC via Steam on April 20th, 2026. Players will work together to rescue a dog that has fallen into a cave system, navigating procedurally generated biomes filled with traps and hazards. The game supports up to four players online and will launch with a 20% discount.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Review
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a four-player co-op zombie shooter that offers chaotic horde battles and a class system reminiscent of Left 4 Dead. While the gameplay is enjoyable, especially with friends, the story and dialogue are considered secondary and often skippable. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Get Ready for Bongo Cat Creators Next Title: Tap Tap Loot
Irox Games, the studio behind Bongo Cat, announced that Tap Tap Loot, developed by Turtle Knight Games, will be released on Steam on April 13, 2026. This Idle Typing RPG allows players to tap their keyboard to fight enemies, collect loot, and level up their characters, with cross-game synergy encouraged between Tap Tap Loot and Bongo Cat.
Blood Reaver Launches on Steam Early Access April 15
Hell Byte Studios announced that its debut dark-fantasy co-op FPS, Blood Reaver, will launch on Steam Early Access on April 15, 2026. The game features visceral gunplay, blood-fueled magic, and deep build crafting, supporting 1-4 players. A demo is currently available on Steam.
State of Decay 3 is back from the dead, with new playtest to sign up too with development insight
Undead Labs has announced an alpha playtest for State of Decay 3, with sign-ups now available on the game's website. Development insights shared on the Sunny Games podcast reveal a shift towards more makeshift crafting and base building as the game progresses. The co-op experience has also been enhanced with server-based gameplay allowing for more seamless player integration and scaling difficulty.
Wild Hearts S Reinvents the Hunt for a New Generation on Switch 2
Wild Hearts has been released on the Nintendo Switch 2 by Koei Tecmo and Omega Force, featuring a revamped multiplayer system and the unique Karakuri building mechanic. This version aims to differentiate itself from the Monster Hunter series by offering more dynamic and improvisational combat. While it includes all previous content and improvements to gameplay balance, it lacks cross-platform support and experiences occasional performance dips.
Chaotic Co-op Cave Adventure Pratfall Launches April 20 on Steam
Indie developer Quad Head announced that its co-op cave adventure game Pratfall will launch on Steam on April 20, 2026, for $7.99 USD. The game features physics-driven chaos, destructible environments, procedurally generated caves, and online co-op for up to four players. A Supporter Pack with exclusive cosmetics will also be available at launch.
Kernel Hearts Demo Launches on Steam - GameHaunt
The demo for Kernel Hearts, a magical girl roguelike co-op action RPG developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn Games, is now available on Steam for PC. The full game is slated for a late 2025 release and will feature 1-4 player online co-op with fast-paced combat and roguelike progression. While the demo offers a glimpse into the game's mechanics and early stages, progress will not carry over to the final release.
Night Shippers Ships
Young Buffalo has launched Night Shippers, a casual co-op simulation game available on PC via Steam. The game is currently offered with a 38% launch discount, providing players with a gig economy job experience.
Ahead of Arrival on PS Plus, Lords of the Fallen Gets a Major PS5 Update
Ahead of its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup, Lords of the Fallen has received a significant update for PlayStation 5. The patch focuses on enhancing the co-op experience, allowing guest players more freedom in shared progression and offering more control in non-shared progression modes. The update also includes matchmaking improvements and bug fixes.
Nullpoint Protocol Drops Today: MMO Raid Bosses Meet Co-op Roguelike Chaos
Nullpoint Protocol, a co-op roguelike developed by Everbloom Games, has launched on Steam. The game aims to combine the epic boss fights of MMOs with the fast-paced, replayable nature of roguelikes, supporting 1-4 players with online and couch co-op. It features unique build synergies and avoids traditional MMO grind elements.
State of Decay 3 arises from the dead to confirm co-op alpha testing starting in May
Undead Labs has announced that State of Decay 3 will begin co-op alpha testing in May, featuring four-player co-op, new base building, and combat. Studio lead Philip Holt discussed the game's ambitions, including deeper combat, easier community management, and server-based online play, aiming for a polished experience with long-term post-launch support.