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We Are So Cooked heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
1312 Interactive and Dwarven Brothers have confirmed that the physics-stealth game We Are So Cooked will be released on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game challenges up to four players to discreetly dispose of a body while avoiding onlookers, security, and environmental hazards.
Backroom Cleaners – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Backroom Cleaners is a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter where up to four players act as corporate agents to clear hostile entities from shifting layers of the backrooms. Players can sign up for a beta playtest to experience securing zones, eliminating threats, and venturing into more hazardous areas, earning new skills and specializing in different roles. Teamwork and build experimentation are emphasized to overcome escalating dangers.
2026’s Best Horror Game Isn’t Even A Horror Game
The cooperative puzzle-adventure game Big Walk, despite lacking traditional horror elements like combat or fail states, evokes fear through its day-night cycle and emphasis on player-driven mishaps. The article draws parallels to The Blair Witch Project, highlighting how the anxiety stems from being lost, poor communication, and the fear of the unknown, rather than jump scares. Ultimately, the game's design encourages teamwork and problem-solving to overcome these unsettling situations.
Fina omdömen för Morrowind-inspirerade The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint, an action RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, has launched in early access. Developed by Nervelabs, the game features cooperative play for up to six players, including local split-screen. Initial player reviews on Steam are very positive, though some bugs are present.
NightRunner Gets General Release Date for 2027
Independent German studio 314 Arts announced that their upcoming game, NightRunner, will be released in 2027, with a public playtest scheduled for September. The game is set in a solar apocalypse where players must collect loot, overcome challenges, and protect their train while escaping. Inspired by Escape from Tarkov, NightRunner features cooperative gameplay across four distinct modes: Train Jobs, Transition Jobs, Dungeons, and Endless survival.
Orbitals dev explains why the team ditched single-player and went multiplayer only
Orbitals game director Jakob Lundgren explained the decision to make the game exclusively multiplayer, scrapping a planned single-player mode. He stated that a two-player only focus was necessary to create a truly cooperative experience where players must rely on each other. Orbitals is set to release on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026.
You can now play the secret best immersive sim in coop thanks to this mod
A new mod called Prey Coop allows up to 16 players to experience Arkane Studios' immersive sim Prey together on PC. The mod synchronizes campaign progression, story choices, and world physics, though it is still in alpha with some known issues. This unofficial addition enables cooperative play for a game traditionally designed for solo experiences.
Arc Raiders' next major update will present players with a 'new high-level challenge' with a frozen map and arcs which will 'challenge the ways you've learned to move'
Embark Studios has detailed the upcoming 'Frozen Trails' update for Arc Raiders, set to release in October. This major update introduces a new frozen map with explorable locations, new enemy types called 'arcs' designed to challenge player movement and combat, and a new high-level Arc Operation for experienced players. The update aims to enhance the core experience with meaningful decisions and dynamic encounters.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse släpps den 31 augusti
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, a cooperative spin-off developed by Behaviour Interactive, is set to release on August 31. The game allows up to five players to team up as different versions of Sam from various realities to fight against Uber Mental and his lieutenants, utilizing both classic and new weapons, enemies, and modifiers.
What we've been playing - "I've wanted to go to demon school for a while"
This week's gaming roundup features discussions on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, where players are experimenting with characters like Star Lord. Demonschool is praised for its engaging tactics RPG gameplay and upbeat presentation on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, players are chipping away at Hades 2 and Slay the Spire 2, while Grand Theft Auto 5's immersive nature is noted despite motion sickness concerns. Big Walk is highlighted as a cozy cooperative experience perfect for short play sessions.
Limbot Stumbles Onto Xbox And Play Anywhere!
Limbot, a physics-based party game from Ionized Studios Limited, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Xbox Play Anywhere. The game challenges up to four players to control a giant cardboard robot, leading to chaotic and humorous situations due to its intentionally awkward controls and destructible paper-based world. It is priced at £12.49 and features quirky upgrades and objectives.
Det köttiga actionrollspelet Crimson Moon släpps den 1 september
The action RPG Crimson Moon, where players control a hybrid of angel and human to fight demons, will be released on September 1st for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. The game features turn-based combat, permanent equipment unlocks, and character development, with options for both single-player and cooperative play.
CCP teases the Dermestid: EVE Frontier’s newest threat is built for fleets, not solo pilots
CCP Games is introducing a new NPC threat called the Dermestid to EVE Frontier, designed for cooperative fleet hunts rather than solo play. This addition emphasizes the game's focus on multiplayer combat and teamwork, requiring players to organize and strategize to overcome the high-difficulty opponent. The Dermestid's rollout is part of CCP's ongoing effort to keep the EVE Frontier universe evolving with new challenges and events.
Riktigt fina betyg för nysläppta samarbetsspelet Big Walk
The cooperative game Big Walk, from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has received strong reviews, averaging 89/100 on Opencritic and being labeled 'very positive' on Steam. The game emphasizes proximity-based voice communication and other methods like gestures and whiteboards for up to twelve players across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Big Walk Review - All friend, no slop
Big Walk is a highly considered and expertly crafted social game from House House, featuring charming hybrid beings exploring a gorgeous, open Australian landscape. The game innovates on the 'friend slop' genre by focusing on clear goals and rewarding exploration and communication challenges, despite minor glitches and awkward movement.
Diskutera – Vilket spel önskade du hade co-op?
This article discusses which single-player games players wish had cooperative multiplayer modes. It highlights The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as an example of a game that would benefit from cooperative exploration and suggests that co-op doesn't necessarily mean a full game redesign, but could involve shared battles or exploration.
Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Mode Is Bigger Than We Expected
A preview of Gears of War: E-Day's Horde Siege mode reveals a significantly expanded and varied cooperative experience for up to twelve players. The mode features multiple objective-based activities, including defense, exploration, and wave survival, across larger urban maps than previous installments. The preview highlights the dynamic gameplay loop, class-based abilities, and improved movement mechanics, suggesting a compelling evolution of the traditional Horde mode.
Gears of War E-Day's Horde Siege shines when squads collide in its dense city, but sags when they're apart
Gears of War: E-Day's new Horde Siege mode offers an ambitious co-operative experience where three squads of four players battle Locusts across large city districts. While the mode shines when squads converge and objectives intersect, it can feel less engaging when players are isolated. The game is set to release on October 6, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Quiz – Delad spelglädje
This article presents a quiz focused on cooperative gaming experiences, encouraging readers to test their knowledge of games that emphasize teamwork. It also includes a poll asking readers whether they prefer local couch co-op or online multiplayer, with results showing a slight preference for local play. Several other gaming news snippets and forum discussions are also mentioned.
Delad glädje är dubbel glädje
The author reflects on their journey from a solitary gamer to someone who highly values multiplayer experiences. Initially preferring single-player games due to limited controllers and competitive anxieties, their perspective shifted with the advent of the Xbox 360 and its co-op-focused titles. Now, shared gaming sessions, both local and online, are the source of many of their fondest gaming memories, reinforcing the idea that shared joy is indeed double joy.