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Over the Hill, SnowRunner's hippie off-roading cousin from the Art of Rally devs, gets an October release date
Over the Hill, an off-roading simulation game from Funselektor Games and Strelka Games, will be released on October 14th for PC via Steam. The game offers a more relaxed countryside-roaming experience compared to titles like SnowRunner, featuring exploration, vehicle customization, and co-op gameplay for up to four players.
Grain Rot Is a Co-Op Extraction Horror where Death Isn’t the End, Out Now
Grain Rot, a co-op extraction horror game from indie developer Beck & Branch Games and publisher Neem Interactive, is now available on Windows PC via Steam. The game supports 1-4 players online and features physics-driven chaos where players control an artificial soul that can inhabit new bodies after death. The game costs $9.99, with a 10% launch discount available.
It Takes Two seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch 2
It Takes Two is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026, according to distributor Prowell Asia Holdings. This new version of the co-op adventure game, originally developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts, will feature language support and be available on a game-key card with an estimated 12.1GB file size. The original It Takes Two was released on the Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions adds new missions with Sinking Reef update, teases next patch
The early access co-op extraction game Starseeker has received the Sinking Reef update, adding a new aquatic region with new missions, blueprints, and sea labs. The update also includes bug fixes and UI improvements, with System Era teasing more structured missions and an 'existential threat' in future patches.
Tailbreak Roars Onto Xbox – Bigger Dinosaurs, Bigger Guns And Bigger B-Movie Energy
Tailbreak, an on-rails shooter developed by Dead Drop Studios, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game features a B-movie aesthetic with dinosaurs and guns, offering six story chapters, limited inventory management, and a co-op mode. It utilizes Unreal Engine 5.7 for its visuals and is priced at £20.99.
Milo – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Milo is a one to four player online cooperative horde survival game where players awaken in a stranger's body and must survive waves of cultists while growing rats. Each run begins in a different victim's body with distinct classes, weapons, and abilities. Players can extract to an arcade to earn upgrades for future runs, featuring a World War era arsenal.
The Stream Team: The first serving of Boil Cabbage Make Soup
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is previewing the quirky indie game Boil Cabbage Make Soup, which launches next week. A free demo allows players to experience co-op gameplay as onions making soup on separate islands. The stream will feature MJ playing the demo live on Friday, August 7th, 2026.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 kommer även till Switch 2
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be released on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 on August 25. The co-op shooter will also launch for Nintendo Switch sometime in the fall, with a new trailer showcasing its cooperative gameplay and improved team mechanics for up to four players.
Co-op climber Peak finally reaches the summit, with its last major update bringing two foreboding new biomes next week
The co-op climbing game Peak will receive its final major update, titled 'Final Ascent,' on August 11th. This update introduces two new biomes, Gloom and The Citadel, which will replace the Caldera and Kiln maps. The update aims to conclude the game's narrative by having players rescue a scout master with a mysterious link to the island.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Trailer Shows Co-Op Chaos Against Xenomorphs, Switch 2 Version Announced
A new trailer for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 showcases co-op gameplay against Xenomorphs, highlighting the synergy between different team roles like the Marauder, Machinist, and Hunter. The game is set to release on August 25th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version confirmed for Fall.
Sleep Herd is a Co-Op Dandori Adventure Inspired by Pikmin and Don’t Starve Together
Sleep Herd is a co-op adventure game from indie developer Lamp Katze Studio, founded by YouTube educator Junferno. The game blends resource management, combat, and puzzles in a dark fantasy world inspired by folklore and literature. Players command sheep spirits to carry objects, overcome obstacles, and solve puzzles in a 2-4 player multiplayer experience.
Peak’s Final Major Update Will Add A Danger-Filled Dungeon
Peak, the co-op mountain-climbing game from Aggro Crab and Landfall Games, will receive its final major update, The Final Ascent, on August 11. This update introduces two new biomes, Gloom and The Citadel, along with new traps and a formidable monster. The developers have stated this is the last significant content update as they move on to new projects.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands is being re-released with a new, hard, campaign
Ubisoft is releasing a rework for Ghost Recon: Wildlands, featuring a new, harder campaign called 'Last Rites' and several quality-of-life improvements. This update aims to deepen the game's stealth and realism mechanics, offering a more challenging experience for veterans. The rework is free for existing owners and is accompanied by a free weekend for both Wildlands and Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.
This week's Epic Games Store free games drops you into a novel, or tasks you and a friend to escape a haunted castle
The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games: Beacon Pines, a narrative adventure with branching story paths, and We Were Here Together, a co-op puzzle game set in Antarctica. Both titles are available for PC players to claim between August 6 and August 13.
33 Immortals Review – Massive 33-Player Roguelike Battles | Invision Game Community
33 Immortals is a roguelike co-op action game from Thunder Lotus where players team up with up to 32 others to battle gods. While the core gameplay loop of fast-paced multiplayer combat is fun, the game suffers from bugs, performance issues, and misleading player count in later levels. Despite its flaws, it offers enjoyable short bursts of play, especially on PC and Steam Deck, for its low price point.
Can you play Big Walk alone or with randoms?
Big Walk, a co-op adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, requires players to have friends to play with as it is impossible to progress alone and does not feature matchmaking. Players can join friends on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch via session codes or through their Steam friends list on PC. For those without friends interested in playing, online communities like the Big Walk subreddit are suggested for finding other players.
'Sorry about this!' Big Walk is already fixing its biggest complaint
Co-op puzzle game Big Walk, developed by House House, has experienced a strong launch with nearly 50,000 concurrent players on Steam and positive reviews. However, players are reporting issues with in-game voice chat volume being too low, making it difficult to hear teammates. The developer has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix.
Splatoon Raiders Review
Splatoon Raiders is a single-player focused spin-off of the Splatoon series, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a third-person shooter RPG experience with co-op modes, focusing on PVE raids against Salmonids rather than PVP turf wars. Despite a potentially repetitive loop, the game offers a compelling adventure with satisfying combat and a unique atmosphere, running smoothly at 60 FPS.
Promising PlayStation 5 Gothic RPG Gets Release Date
ProbablyMonsters has announced that its PlayStation 5 action RPG, Crimson Moon, will launch on September 1, 2026, for $19.99. The game features souls-like melee combat, supernatural powers, and two-player co-op, set in the fallen city of Gildenarch.
Big Walk’s Most Important Feature Is Getting Patched
Developer House House is working on a patch for Big Walk to address a microphone issue where players' voices are too quiet, even at close proximity. The game, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, uses proximity-based voice volume as a core mechanic for its co-op puzzles.
