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LightSup Set To Release on PC & Consoles in 2026!
LightSup!, a colorful couch co-op adventure from developer BugBlio Studio and publisher Red Dunes Games, is set to launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game blends dungeon exploration, roguelite mechanics, and hack-and-slash combat with a light-versus-dark theme, emphasizing teamwork and friendship.
LightSup coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Publisher Red Dunes Games and developer BugBlio Studio have announced LightSup, a 1-4 player couch co-op adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a late 2026 release. Players will battle monsters, collect Blessings, and endure Curses in a vibrant world plunged into darkness by an eclipse, with rogue-lite progression and randomized encounters.
Chumps Chained – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Chumps Chained is a 2D couch co-op platformer where two permanently shackled scam artists must work together to undo a curse. Players control Walter or Jellybean, navigating surreal environments and solving puzzles that require constant communication and coordination due to their tethered state. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
CLIMB, THROW & SURVIVE: ROYAL VERMIN HITS STEAM AND NINTENDO SWITCH
Royal Vermin, a physics-driven couch co-op brawler, has launched for free on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges 2 to 4 players to scavenge and survive in unstable junkyard arenas, aiming to level the skill gap for local multiplayer fun. DLC is available for expanded content and cosmetics.
Directive 8020 will let up to five players play local couch co-op in Supermassive Games' returning Movie Night mode, and the latest trailer demonstrates just how intense it will be
Supermassive Games has revealed a new trailer for its upcoming horror title, Directive 8020, showcasing its "Movie Night" mode. This mode allows up to five players to experience the entire story together via local couch co-op, with an online version planned for a post-launch update. The game will launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Supermassive's "Directive 8020" Gets New Live-Action Couch Co-Op Trailer (PC, PS5, XSX)
Supermassive Games has released a new live-action trailer for its upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, showcasing its couch co-op Movie Night Mode. The game will feature single-player and up to five-player local co-op at launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with online multiplayer planned for a post-launch update. The trailer also highlights new features like Turning Points for revisiting decisions and features actress Lashana Lynch.
Free Beat ‘Em Up Punk Plush Panic Brings Back Those Couch Co-Op Vibes
The indie game Punk Plush Panic, a free-to-play 2.5D beat 'em up platformer, has been released on Steam by developer Gecko Gecko Gecko. The game features three punk rock heroes with unique abilities and emphasizes cooperative gameplay, reminiscent of classic couch co-op experiences. Developed over seven months, the title is offered completely free with no ads or microtransactions.
Messy Up: Unleash Pet Chaos on Xbox & Windows with Couch Co-op Fun
Liquid Meow Games has released Messy Up for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows with Xbox Play Anywhere support. This couch co-op game allows players to control pets causing chaos in various environments, with unique pet abilities and unlockable customization options. The game originated from a Game Jam prototype and gained popularity online before its full 3D release.
Chaos Comes Home With Messy Up
Messy Up, a chaotic couch co-op party game developed by Liquid Meow and published by E-Home Entertainment, is now available for £6.69 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players can either control mischievous pets trashing a house to get their owner's attention or play as the owner trying to stop the chaos.
REVIEW – Big Helmet Heroes - NintendoFuse
Big Helmet Heroes is a 3D beat 'em up action game developed by Exalted Studios for the Nintendo Switch. Players control one of two heroes fighting through 20 levels of goblins and villains to rescue a princess. The game features cartoony aesthetics, an upbeat soundtrack, and simple combat mechanics with melee, ranged, and special attacks, offering both solo and couch co-op experiences.
