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15 Games to Play With Your Spouse This Summer (2026)
This article lists 15 games, including 10 video games and 5 board games, suitable for couples to play together, focusing on titles that minimize frustration and encourage cooperation. It highlights games like It Takes Two, Baldur's Gate 3, and Sky Team, offering advice on how to integrate gaming into a shared hobby.
Bokura: Planet out on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch today, Bokura also coming to Switch 2 [update: Bokura release date]
Bokura: Planet has launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 today, with its prequel, Bokura, set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in November. Bokura: Planet is a cooperative puzzle game where two inmates must escape a hostile planet by coordinating verbally, while Bokura focuses on two players escaping home through parallel realities that require careful collaboration. Both titles are available as digital downloads.
Prepare To Be Thrown Into The Heat With Firefighters Code Red
Aerosoft and Chronos North have announced Firefighters Code Red, a new firefighting simulation game coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature dynamic blazes, unpredictable rescue missions, and cross-platform co-op across over 30 North American-inspired locations. Players will utilize authentic equipment and face randomized scenarios that require quick thinking and teamwork.
The Planet Crafter Launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S After Selling Over 2 Million Copies | Invision Game
Miju Games has released its survival title, The Planet Crafter, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, following over 2 million copies sold on Steam. The game, which focuses on terraforming a barren planet, is also available day one on Xbox Game Pass and features online co-op for up to eight players.
Go-Go Town launch trailer – town-building sim released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The town-building simulation game Go-Go Town has officially launched on Nintendo Switch and PC, accompanied by a new trailer. Players take on the role of mayor to transform a small town into a bustling tourist destination by building shops, managing resources, and customizing the environment. Post-launch updates are planned, including 'Cooperative Chaos' later this year and 'Vehicle Customization' in early 2027.
¡Heave Ho 2, un caótico party game cooperativo como ningún otro, aterriza HOY en PC y consolas Nintendo!
Le Cartel and Devolver Digital have announced that Heave Ho 2, the sequel to their cooperative party game, is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch for $9.99. The game features 2-4 player local and online cooperative and versus modes across 8 themed worlds, with new mechanics and items. The Nintendo Switch version supports GameShare and CameraPlay features.
Game Demos
Bound By A Curse is a two-player asymmetric horror game available on Steam for PC. In the game, one player navigates a perilous environment while the other provides guidance from a control room. A curse affects the player exploring the environment.
Zombie Island codes (July 2026)
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox game Zombie Island, offering players in-game currency like gems. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the game and where to find future code updates, often through patch notes or the game's Discord server.
Wreck Runners – Join the XBOX Insider Playtest!
Disruptive Games is inviting Xbox Insiders to participate in the first playtest for Wreck Runners, a cooperative extraction game launching on Xbox on July 16. The playtest will run from July 9 to July 13 and is available exclusively on Xbox Series X|S consoles. Players can join by accessing the Xbox Insider Hub app and providing feedback through the "Report a problem" feature.
Lost Vessel launches free-to-play July 6: a sci-fi idle RPG where deep solo progression pours into a co-op endgame
Lazy Frog Games announced that its sci-fi idle RPG, Lost Vessel, will launch free-to-play on July 6, 2026, for PC and Steam Deck, with cross-platform save support. The game emphasizes a transition from deep solo progression to cooperative endgame activities like shared expeditions and world bosses, featuring a strictly cosmetic-only monetization model.
Dawn of War 2’s The Last Stand mode is still the best co-op MOBA that never was
The Last Stand mode from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is analyzed as a highly successful cooperative MOBA-like experience that predates many modern titles. Despite its age and limited maps, the mode's challenging gameplay and unique blend of RTS and MOBA elements continue to attract players, highlighting its innovative design.
Game Pass Adds A Fan Favourite As Eight Games Prepare To Leave
Xbox Game Pass is adding RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to its library across various tiers, including PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. However, eight games, including Rise of the Tomb Raider and Slay the Spire, will be removed from the service on June 30th.
Loya – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Loya is an upcoming open-world survival RPG where players command massive walking fortresses to battle colossal monsters. The game features resource collection for base building, direct control of defensive cannons, and exploration of dungeons. Loya supports both solo and cooperative play, emphasizing strategy and preparation for survival against gigantic threats.
Stylish roguelite action game 7 Trials announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Newcore Games has announced 7 Trials, a stylish roguelite action game featuring four-player cooperative play, set in a "twisted afterlife." The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Game director Manjae Lee highlighted the game's integration of Korean afterlife mythology and its unique "Trinity" system for combat customization.
Take A Deep Dive With A New Game Pass Addition This Week
Abyssus, a cooperative roguelite first-person shooter, is the latest addition to Xbox Game Pass on June 25th, available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a 'brinepunk' aesthetic, procedurally generated levels, and supports up to four players in its underwater setting. This marks a quiet week for Game Pass additions, with more titles like RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 expected later in the summer.
Aion 2 is an MMO for character creation enthusiasts, and it has the looks to back it up
Aion 2, the long-awaited sequel to the original MMO, is shaping up to be a sprawling game with a strong emphasis on character creation and customization. Developers at NCSoft highlighted the deep character customization tools, extensive cosmetic options for wings and pets, and a world 36 times larger than the first game. The game also features genuinely cooperative combat mechanics where player skills can synergize.
Greed Party on Steam Next Fest is almost here!
A free playable demo for the cooperative roguelike Greed Party is now available on PC as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo, which runs from June 15 to June 22, allows players to experience the game's risk-and-reward mechanics, randomized weapons, and intense boss encounters. Feedback from this event will inform the game's full release.
Cozy Stickerville, the most chillax of boardgames?
Cozy Stickerville is a cooperative board game focused on players working together to build a town and create a story, rather than competing for victory. Unlike tense games decided by luck, this game emphasizes a relaxed, collaborative experience.
Lords of the Fallen II gets full coop progression from day 1 and confirms a Katana class is in the game
CI Games has revealed that Lords of the Fallen 2 will feature full cooperative progression from day one, allowing players to unlock items and complete quests together. The developers also confirmed the addition of a katana weapon class, inspired by popular demand from the Souls-like community, aiming for a savage yet graceful combat style.
Schließt euch mit Freunden zusammen und erkundet fremde neue Welten in STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions – dem Koop-Weltraumabenteuer, das ab sofort für PC und Konsolen verfügbar ist
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a cooperative space exploration game from System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital, has launched into Early Access for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game emphasizes teamwork and community, allowing players to explore new worlds, utilize advanced technologies, and contribute to a shared goal from a central space station.
