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Tongue your friends in Big Hops Together, the froggy platformer's new eight player co-op update, which was inspired by Mario mods
Luckshot Games is releasing an update called Big Hops Together for their frog-themed platformer Big Hops, which adds eight-player co-op functionality. The update, inspired by Mario mods, is currently in beta and will officially launch on August 9th. The developers have rewritten core game systems to implement the co-op mode, which features shared story and collection progress.
Big Walk Is The Best Co-Op Game I’ve Played In A Long Time – Review
Big Walk is a highly recommended co-op game, offering an engaging experience for players working together. The review highlights its strengths in cooperative gameplay.
Big Walk Is One Of The Best Co-Op Games Ever
Big Walk is a unique co-op puzzle-adventure game where 2-12 players explore a vast island, solving inventive puzzles together. Developed by House House, the game emphasizes teamwork, communication, and player-driven discovery, offering a deeply rewarding experience on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
With only 143 more sleeps until Christmas, it’s time to start getting excited and play North Pole Workshop
North Pole Workshop, the debut game from BIGG Studios, now has a playable demo available on Steam for PC. This co-op simulation game, developed by Michael Szyszko and Ania Pienio, allows up to four players to work together in Santa's workshop to manufacture, wrap, and ship toys. The demo offers adjustable difficulty levels, supporting both casual play and more demanding challenges.
Space Marine 2's latest updates add Terminator Sorcerers and Steam Workshop support, so you can now play co-op with…
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has received two major updates, including "The Confrontation Update" which adds new PvP arenas, weekly rewards, and a challenging new enemy, the Scarab Occult Terminator Sorcerer. Additionally, Steam Workshop support has been implemented, enabling community mods such as overhauls, new weapons, and custom classes.
One of the best indie platformers of the year now has 8 player co-op: "Tongue swing from other players"
The indie platformer Big Hops has launched an 8-player co-op mode, currently in open beta on Steam. Developed by Luckshot Games, the mode allows up to eight players to experience the entire game together. Director Chris Wade stated that focusing on Steam first was easier, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions to follow.
Game of the Week – Halo: Campaign Evolved is a legendary FPS reborn for a new generation of players
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, offering a well-paced FPS experience with memorable levels suitable for solo or co-op play. The game features updated visuals using Unreal Engine 5 and introduces new prologue missions, while retaining the spirit of the 2001 classic. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with the main campaign taking approximately 10-14 hours to complete.
Contra III - Från kulhelvete till perfekt dans
Contra III: The Alien Wars is highlighted as a peak in the notoriously difficult Contra series, particularly for its co-op gameplay. The author recounts a personal experience of achieving perfect synchronization with a friend, emphasizing how the game's design fostered deep teamwork and trust. This unique co-op experience left a lasting impression, demonstrating Contra III's success in balancing challenging gameplay for both solo and cooperative play.
Recension – Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved successfully modernizes the iconic 2001 campaign with graphical and audio enhancements, while preserving the brilliant sandbox combat and balanced weapon design. Despite some aging level design and the notable absence of a traditional multiplayer mode, the remake offers a compelling experience for both returning fans and newcomers to the Halo universe.
Turnip Mountain Wants You To Climb Smarter, Not Harder!
Turnip Mountain, a physics-based climbing adventure game developed and published by JanduSoft, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique two-handed control system where each arm is controlled independently, requiring players to carefully manage balance and momentum. It also includes a local co-op mode where two players control one arm each, and offers multiple routes and unlockable cosmetic rewards.
Arctic Drive – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Arctic Drive is a new co-op survival simulation game where players manage a customizable off-road vehicle while scavenging for resources in a procedurally generated frozen wilderness. The game emphasizes keeping the vehicle operational amidst harsh weather conditions and survival mechanics like hunger, thirst, and body temperature. A beta playtest is currently available for sign-up.
Guns & Dragons Playtest Signups Now Available
ABUTTON Inc has announced that signups for the Guns & Dragons playtest are now available via Steam. The upcoming first-person shooter, developed by the South Korean studio, will feature both a three-player co-op mode and a solo mode. The playtest is scheduled to begin on July 30, 2026, and the game will also be showcased at ChinaJoy 2026.
Guardians of the Wall – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Guardians of the Wall is a co-op action RPG that allows up to four players to venture outside humanity's last fortress to fight hordes and bosses. Players can choose from heroes with distinct combat styles, discover temporary upgrades during raids, and earn permanent rewards to unlock new heroes and abilities. The game features both handcrafted missions and procedurally generated encounters in various environments, and players can sign up for a beta playtest.
Gorgeous retro anime-style co-op adventure Orbitals will have a free friend pass at launch so only one half of your duo…
The co-op adventure game Orbitals will feature a free Friend's Pass at launch, allowing a second player to join without purchasing the game. Developed by Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive, the anime-style title will be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, supporting both local and online co-op modes.
Krafton have big plans for Subnautica, after the second game's once-divisive co-op "confirmed the potential to expand beyond the existing fan base"
Krafton sees significant potential for the Subnautica franchise, aiming for it to become their second major IP after PUBG. The company noted that over five million units of Subnautica 2 have been sold since its early access launch, with a substantial portion of new players not having experienced previous titles, a success attributed partly to the inclusion of a co-op mode. Krafton plans to expand the Subnautica IP long-term, exploring possibilities beyond just sequels.
Long-Awaited Co-Op Zombie Game Is Finally Arriving Next Month
No More Room In Hell 2, a co-op zombie survival game, is launching its 1.0 version on August 11 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game features teams of up to eight players, challenging gameplay with permanent death, and new modes like risk-free solo and wave-based survival. It will also include cross-play and has addressed over 8,000 bugs.
Sponge Break Is a Chaotic, Co-Op Rafting Adventure, Launching This Week on PC
Sponge Break, a chaotic co-op rafting adventure from developer Goose Byte Games and publisher Balor Games, is launching on PC via Steam on July 30th, 2026, for $7.99. The game supports up to four players with drop-in co-op and features physics-based puzzles, environmental hazards, and unlockable cosmetic options.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review - Tainted by over-promises
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a co-op indie game that suffers from poor optimization, frequent crashes, and a lack of clear explanations for its mechanics. Despite a promising premise involving a sanity system, the gameplay loop is repetitive and unenjoyable, especially in solo play. The game's numerous bugs and foundational issues make it a disappointing experience that likely should have been released in Early Access.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Guide – 20 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
This guide for Halo: Campaign Evolved offers 20 tips and tricks for both new and returning players. It covers strategies for using vehicles like the Plasma Pistol and Scorpion, managing Marines, utilizing portable Overshields and Active Camo, and adapting to intelligent enemy AI. The guide also touches on co-op gameplay, emphasizing role specialization and the use of personal difficulty modifiers.
Huntin' Buddies Released
The co-op hunting game Huntin' Buddies, developed by Huntin' Buddies Wildlife Management, has been released on Steam for Windows PC. The game aims to blend horror and comedy elements.