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Splatoon Raiders – What You Need to Know Before Jumping In
Splatoon Raiders is a new single-player focused spin-off for the Nintendo Switch, launching July 23rd. It shifts from the series' competitive multiplayer to a raid-based adventure on the Spirhalite Islands, featuring exploration, combat, and loot collection. The game supports solo play and up to four-player co-op, with over one hundred weapon variations and customizable tanks.
Big Walk Is Destined To Be Your Next Big Co-Op Obsession
Big Walk, a new co-op puzzle game from House House, the developers of Untitled Goose Game, is set to release on August 4 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game supports two to 12 players exploring a large island filled with puzzles and secrets, emphasizing exploration and communication. The article highlights the game's unguided approach and rewarding discoveries, suggesting it could become the next major hangout game.
The Warden Has More Plans For You. Forest Escape: Last Train Enters Early Access on July 10
Developer FragLab and publisher Two Cakes Studio have launched Forest Escape: Last Train into Steam Early Access on July 10, 2026. This co-op surreal horror exploration game for 1-4 players is available on PC with a 20% launch discount. The developers plan to work with the community to refine the game, which currently features 13 unique locations, three starting points, and three difficulty settings.
33 Immortals Review
33 Immortals is a roguelite that blends MMO-like co-op raiding mechanics with a quest to ascend through Hell. While solo play can feel like a grind against damage sponges, teaming up with other players transforms the experience, amplifying abilities and enabling strategic co-op actions. The game features eight unlockable weapons with distinct archetypes and co-op abilities, encouraging teamwork to overcome challenges and bosses across its three realms.
Fellowship adjusts item traits, hero abilities, stamina, and absorb shields with its latest patch
The co-op dungeon crawler Fellowship has received a new patch that standardizes absorb shields to always take 50% damage, ensuring a consistent player experience. The update also increases Stamina on items above level 315 and makes significant balance adjustments to various hero abilities and item traits.
Package For You! - Cat Mail Co. Is Out Now
Cat Mail Co., a cozy post office simulation game developed by Maracas Studio, has launched on Steam. The game features a unique day/night cycle with magical nighttime mechanics and supports up to 4-player co-op. It surpassed 200,000 wishlists prior to its release and is available with a launch discount.
Roll Up Your Sleeves! It's Time to Dig, Build, and Run Your Factory in Ore Factory Squad ⛏️ 💎
threeW and PlayWay S.A. announced that their new co-op mining and factory simulation game, Ore Factory Squad, will launch on Steam for PC on July 16. The game features procedurally generated underground environments, machine-based production chains, and up to 4-player online co-op. Early Steam keys are available for press.
Create the tea shop of your dreams in Boba Cafe Simulator, coming to Steam July 24th
Indie developer Caikami, in partnership with publisher Erabit, announced that Boba Cafe Simulator will launch on Steam on July 24th for $15.99. The comical co-op management game allows players to craft drinks, decorate their cafe, manage customers, and build a milk tea empire, with support for up to 8-player online co-op.
Cast Outs – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cast Outs is an upcoming urban fantasy co-op game that emphasizes visceral magic combat and player synergy. Players team up to defend their city from invaders using amplified powers and unlockable synergies through mutators. The game offers short, grind-free sessions with various modes and hero swaps for replayability, and is currently open for beta sign-ups.
Huntin' Buddies launches July 24th
Huntin’ Buddies Wildlife Management announced that their 4-player co-op extraction game, Huntin' Buddies, will launch on Steam on July 24th, 2026. Players will hunt animals in a forbidden national park, facing increasingly strange wildlife and the risk of being hunted themselves.
Codename CURE II This Month
Raptor Byte and indie.io have announced that Codename CURE II, a free-to-play co-op first-person shooter, will launch on July 24th. Players will be able to team up to battle zombies in the game.
Orbitals Is Like an Anime-Styled It Takes Two, and So Far We Love It | IGN Preview
Orbitals, the debut title from developer Shapefarm, aims to deliver a retro anime experience for two players. Game director Jacob Lungden previously worked on co-op titles like It Takes Two, suggesting a strong foundation for the game's cooperative gameplay.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
Escape the Backrooms just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 release
The co-op horror game Escape the Backrooms has been surprise-released on the Nintendo Switch. The game, which supports up to four players, tasks them with exploring over 30 levels based on creepypasta lore while avoiding hostile entities. It is available digitally for $12.99.
Grow your town with Go-Go Town on Switch and Switch 2 next week
Go-Go Town, the latest game from indie developer Prideful Sloth, is set to launch its version 1.0 on July 16 for PC and Nintendo Switch, with a dedicated, optimized version for Switch 2 also available. The game allows players to build and manage their own towns, featuring extensive customization, co-op gameplay, and a story mode. Prideful Sloth, known for Yonder and Grow: Song of the Evertree, has incorporated player feedback from Steam Early Access to refine the experience.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Highlights Its Intense Gameplay and Sinister Premise In New Trailer
A new trailer for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu showcases its horror-focused premise and intense gameplay, where players can become their own worst enemy. The game is set to release on July 15 for current-generation systems and promises co-op shenanigans.
Early access survival sandbox Bellwright finally got co-op functionality online for console players
Donkey Crew has released online co-op functionality for their early access survival sandbox game Bellwright on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The studio cited rigorous certification processes by Sony and Microsoft as the reason for the delay compared to the PC version. Crossplay is the next planned feature, with a release date to be announced after certification.
Shard Squad coming to Nintendo Switch
Nuntius Games announced that Shard Squad, a bullet heaven game developed by The Root Studios, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026. The game features elemental creatures, strategic squad building, and over 20 hours of content, including a local co-op mode.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer – Cygames’ RPG incoming for Nintendo Switch 2
Cygames has released a launch trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, an expanded version of the action RPG coming to Nintendo Switch 2. This new version includes additional content, an exclusive local co-op mode, and features like party-based attacks and summons. The game launches on July 7 and offers a variety of co-op quests and challenges.
Racc & Roll Is an Upcoming Co-Op Metal Detecting Hangout Game on Steam
Racc & Roll is an upcoming co-op metal detecting hangout game developed and published by Raccoon Sanitation Dept., set to release in Q4 2026 with a demo planned for August. Players control raccoons exploring an island, searching for over 500 unique collectables using metal detectors, and can use collected items to build and decorate a base. The game will feature online lobbies, text chat, three maps, solo play, and online co-op.
