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Windrose surpasses Crimson Desert and Slay the Spire 2 as players are driven to stranger tides
The co-op pirate adventure game Windrose has achieved significant popularity in early access on Steam, reaching a peak of 204,000 concurrent players. This surge places it among the top three most-played games on the platform, surpassing titles like Crimson Desert and Slay the Spire 2. The game features survival, crafting, exploration, and naval combat set during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Surpasses 12 Million Players
Focus Entertainment announced that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has surpassed twelve million players worldwide. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and features co-op gameplay and extensive customization options. The publisher also confirmed that free content updates will be released regularly.
Car For Sale Together – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Car For Sale Together is a co-op car trading simulation where players build a dealership from scratch. The game involves exploring a town to find cars, negotiate deals, complete side activities, and uncover mysteries. Players can also customize vehicles, manage a shared company with friends, and enjoy free-roam driving and races.
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! Heads to PC on April 23
Arc System Works and Taito announced that Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! will be released on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026, celebrating the Bubble Bobble series' 40th anniversary. The game features a story mode with four-player co-op, competitive online multiplayer, and classic bubble-matching gameplay.
Demos and Freebies
Goblin's Die is a chaotic co-op adventure game for 1-5 players, featuring a hint of 90s PC game aesthetics. Players take on the role of new worker recruits tasked with exploring, scavenging, crafting, and eliminating enemies.
Enchanting 3D Co-Op Title Rebranded as Hela: Of Mice & Magic
The 3D co-op title previously known as Hela has been officially rebranded as Hela: Of Mice & Magic by developers Windup Games and Knights Peak. This enchanting adventure, set in Scandinavian-inspired landscapes, emphasizes themes of friendship, discovery, and nature's magic. It is scheduled for release this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Duo Quest - a co-op deckbuilder that tests your relationships
Duo Quest is a co-op deckbuilder where players build decks together, battle monsters, and answer questions about each other to unlock powerful attacks. The game emphasizes the strength of the players' bond as the ultimate weapon. A demo is available, and developers are open to interviews.
Adorable Action RPG 'Kitaria Fables' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel
Twin Hearts, in collaboration with Secret Level Studio, has announced Kitaria Fables 2, a sequel to their adorable action RPG. The game will feature new characters, expanded environments, and improved gameplay mechanics, including an unfixed camera and experience-based leveling. Kitaria Fables 2 is planned for release on PC and consoles, including the Nintendo Switch.
Reminder: Save the World in Fortnite's Original Co-Op Mode, Now Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4
Fortnite's original Player vs Environment co-op mode, Save the World, is now free-to-play on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and other platforms. Epic Games has overhauled progression, simplified resources, and made the Homebase an explorable environment to encourage players to engage with the mode that originated Fortnite's building mechanics.
Witchspire Enters Steam Early Access on June 10
Witchspire, an open-world co-op adventure game developed by Envar Games, will launch in Steam Early Access on June 10, 2026. Players take on the role of witches fighting corruption using magic, crafting, and creature companions. The Early Access version will feature exploration across two biomes, various crafting and gathering systems, spellblades, wands, scrolls, tomes, summoned allies, and character customization.
Open-World Co-Op Witch Adventure 'Witchspire' Launches in Early Access This June; New Trailer Streaming Now
The open-world co-op witch adventure Witchspire is launching in Early Access on PC via Steam on June 10, 2026. Developed by Envar Games, the game features magic-driven exploration, broomstick travel, spellcasting combat, and a customizable shared sanctuary base. The Early Access version will include two biomes, gathering and crafting systems, and creature collection with upgradable familiars.
ONLY YOU CAN DRIVE THE BUS IN BUS BOUND’S ACTION-PACKED NEW TRAILER
Saber Interactive and stillalive studios have released a new trailer for their upcoming simulation game, Bus Bound. The game challenges players to be a punctual bus driver in a congested city, featuring realistic traffic, day-night cycles, and dynamic weather. Bus Bound will launch on April 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with online co-op for up to four players.
Action RPG Sequel 'Kitaria Fables 2' Announced With Farming and Co-Op; New Trailer Streaming Now
PQube has revealed Kitaria Fables 2, the sequel to the 2021 action RPG, developed by Secret Level Studios and Twin Hearts. The game will feature expanded farming, crafting, and combat systems with dual protagonists and full co-op support. Kitaria Fables 2 is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, with a new trailer showcasing gameplay updates.
Frostrail, Brutal Co-op Survival FPS, Debuts Playtest on Steam
Frostrail, a co-op survival FPS developed by FakeFish and published by Shiro Unlimited, has launched its first public playtest on Steam. Players can experience the brutal winter survival gameplay, including operating a steam-powered train, scavenging for resources, and engaging in combat against Revenants. The game is set to launch in Early Access later in 2026.
Kitaria Fables 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
PQube, Secret Level Studios, and Twin Hearts have announced Kitaria Fables 2 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel to Kitaria Fables will feature new heroes Alice and Dusty, with gameplay focused on combat, crafting, farming, and co-op play. Further details on the release date will be provided later.
Co-op 3D platformer Limbot announced for Nintendo Switch
Ionized Studios has announced Limbot, a co-op 3D platformer for the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in July. Up to four players will control different parts of a giant cardboard robot, working together to complete objectives in a destructible paper-craft world. The game features customizable robot upgrades and intuitive controls.
PS Store Drops New Free PS5 Games Including Long-Awaited Title
The PlayStation Store has added two new free games for PlayStation 5 owners: Fortnite: Save the World and the 3D fighting game Starward. Fortnite: Save the World, a player-versus-environment co-op action game, is now free-to-play after nearly a decade. Starward, published by Wuhan Shengtian Game Network, features mecha girls and multiple game modes, including 2v2 and 1v1 PvP battles. Neither title requires a PlayStation Plus subscription.
Get ready to test your friendships by sharing control of a giant cardboard robot in the new Limbot Steam demo, out now!
Ionized Studios has released a free demo for their upcoming co-op 3D platformer, Limbot, on Steam. The demo features 20 levels, new enemies, and the first boss fight, offering players a preview of the full game launching in July on Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. In Limbot, up to four players control individual limbs of a giant cardboard robot to navigate various environments.
A Raccoon, a Sword, and a Very Full Backpack - Introducing Packmates, a New Co-op Roguelite
Indie developer Digital Confectioners has released the full 1.0 version of their cooperative roguelite game, Packmates, on PC via Steam. The game focuses on inventory management and teamwork as players control woodland animals on dangerous expeditions. This release marks the culmination of development based on player feedback, expanding progression and cooperative features.
New Prison Escape Game Lets You Plan Elaborate Breakouts with Your Squad
Project Breakout, a new sandbox co-op prison escape game, has launched on Steam. Developed with a focus on player creativity and teamwork, the game allows up to four players to plan and execute elaborate breakouts from secure facilities. It features a progression system that unlocks permanent abilities and starting gear for future escapes, aiming to provide high replayability for groups.
