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Goblin Cleanup announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Team17 and Crisalu Games have announced that Goblin Cleanup, a co-op cleaning simulation game, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Players will take on the role of a goblin cleaner tasked with preparing dungeons for new adventurers by cleaning up messes, restoring objects and traps, and managing creatures. The game supports up to four players online.
Build Your Dream Fast-Food Business in Wrap House Simulator
Wrap House Simulator will be released on July 17 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Players can build and manage their own fast-food wrap business, preparing ingredients, upgrading their kitchen, and serving customers. The game also features online co-op for up to four players.
Introducing S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready). Play the next big hit from Abylight Barcelona.
Abylight Barcelona and Abylight Studios announced S.O.N.A.R. (Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready), a 1-4 player online co-op submarine simulator. The game, which emphasizes teamwork and survival, is set to release on PC via Steam in the first quarter of 2027, with a playtest available now. The developers also noted a cooperation with the Spanish Navy.
Go-Go Town! cuts the ceremonial ribbon on Steam 1.0 and Nintendo Switch TODAY!
Prideful Sloth has launched their town-building simulation game, Go-Go Town!, into version 1.0 on PC and Nintendo Switch today. The game allows players to build and manage a town, attract tourists, and customize their creations. Post-launch content, including a 'Cooperative Chaos' update and 'Vehicle Customisation' update, is planned for later this year and early 2027 respectively.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Released
The co-op action-adventure game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has been released for PC and consoles. The game supports up to four players on a treasure hunt within a cursed jungle setting. The Windows version is available on Steam.
Inspired by a Real Story, Cosy Exploration Adventure Capy Castaway Launches on Steam Soon
Kitten Cup Studio's narrative-driven adventure game, Capy Castaway, inspired by a real capybara escape, is set to launch on Steam on August 6th for PC. Published by Big Blue Sky Games, the game features a young capybara pup and a crow working together to find their way home from a mysterious island. It supports solo play and local co-op, with multiple endings based on player decisions.
Taival Is an Open World Co-Op Adventure RPG, Out Now on Steam
Taival, a co-op open-world adventure RPG developed by Bonobo Software and published by Level Up Gaming, has launched on Steam Early Access for PC. Players explore a handcrafted world with a shapeshifting companion called Henki, recovering lost fragments to restore balance. The game supports up to four players online or in split-screen and will later be released on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2.
New PS5 Action Game With a Lovecraftian Twist Hits PlayStation Store Today
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a new four-player co-op action game with a Lovecraftian theme, has been released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon, the game challenges players to search for treasure in a hostile jungle while avoiding horrors and managing a madness system that distorts perception. It is available for $29.99, with a Deluxe Edition priced at $39.99.
A NEW FANTASY ARPG-LITE LAUNCHES AUGUST 11
Refractive Entertainment announced that Luminary, a fantasy ARPG-lite designed for solo and co-op play, will launch into Steam Early Access on August 11 for $19.99. The game features shared progression, forgiving combat, and exploration, with a focus on accessible fantasy adventure.
Roll the Dice! Launch the Dice! Blow Up the Dice! – In DOPAMINE, Releasing This Fall
Black Lantern Collective will publish Blast Furnace Games' chaotic co-op title DOPAMINE this fall. The game features physics-based dice rolling where players build contraptions to boost scores, with options for online co-op and sabotaging opponents. DOPAMINE is designed for players who enjoy unpredictable fun and experimenting with mechanics.
Taival Early Access
Taival, a cozy co-op adventure game developed by Bonobo Software and Level Up Gaming, is now available in Early Access on Windows via Steam. The game supports up to four players locally or online.
Build Your Dream Fast-Food Business in Wrap House Simulator
Wrap House Simulator will be released on July 17 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Players can build and manage their own fast-food wrap business, preparing ingredients, upgrading their kitchen, and serving customers. The game also features online co-op for up to four players.
A Game About Chopping Trees launching on 15 July 2026: chop trees solo or with a friend
Independent studio Space Raccoon Game Studio and publisher Spaghetti Cat announced that A Game About Chopping Trees will launch on July 15, 2026, for PC via Steam. This meditative game features solo and co-op modes, handcar exploration, and progression systems for upgrading equipment.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Hits 800,000 Wishlists on Steam Ahead of Launch
ACE Team's upcoming horror game, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, has reached 800,000 wishlists on Steam ahead of its July 15, 2026 release. The developer announced a 20 percent launch discount, with a potential for an additional 5 percent if the game gains another 200,000 wishlists. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
START THE JOURNEY TODAY - TAIVAL OUT NOW ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS
Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software and publisher Level Up Gaming have released Taival, an open-world co-op adventure RPG, on Steam Early Access for PC. The game features up to 4-player co-op, a shapeshifting companion called the Henki, and draws inspiration from titles like Cube World, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Skyrim. A limited-time launch discount of 20% is available.
Mega-viral horror co-op extraction builder ‘Grain Rot’ launching August 7 on PC
The co-op horror extraction builder 'Grain Rot' will launch on PC via Steam on August 7, 2026. Developed by Beck & Branch Games and published by Neem Interactive, the game has gained significant traction with nearly 200,000 wishlists and over 350,000 demo downloads. Players team up to salvage loot from underground ruins while avoiding monsters and potential betrayal from teammates.
The Outlast Trials Gets Even More Twisted With Season 7: Project Boneyard
The Outlast Trials has launched its free Season 7 update, titled Project Boneyard, introducing a new Prison Farm environment, a fresh Trial called Locksock the Warden, and a new enemy known as The Biter. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as Rig Customisation and Loadout Presets, and is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Has Gone Gold
Halo: Campaign Evolved has officially gone gold and is being sent for certification on the Xbox Store and for disc printing. The game will launch on July 28th, with advanced access for Premium Edition purchasers starting July 23rd. It will be available on Xbox and PC, including day one on Game Pass, and marks the series' debut on PlayStation consoles with four-player co-op and a third-person perspective option.
MIMESIS passes two million sales as co-op horror hit continues to grow, but what is it?
Krafton announced that its four-player co-op horror game MIMESIS has sold over two million copies worldwide during its Steam Early Access run. A major update last month, which added new content and overhauled core systems, is credited with driving the sales milestone. The game, developed by ReLU Games, is known for its psychological horror elements and AI-driven creature imitation.
Dark Scrolls review: Ghosts 'n Grinding
Dark Scrolls, the latest roguelike from Doinksoft, features charming visuals and unique mechanics but is ultimately weighed down by excessive grinding and frustrating co-op. While the game offers a variety of characters and an intriguing perk system, the high costs for upgrades and the disruptive nature of multiplayer play make it difficult to recommend for extended engagement. The game is available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
