Next Big Games has just dropped a free demo on Steam for Hold Your King, a physics-based co-op platformer that tasks 2 to 4 players with carrying a furious medieval King — and now his Queen — on a stretcher through a gauntlet of deadly obstacle courses. The full game is coming later, but you can wishlist it and jump into the demo right now. The Premise Is Unhinged and We Love It The entire game is built around one beautiful, chaotic idea: don’t drop the King. That’s it. Except nothing about it is simple, because the world runs on…
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A new multiplayer party game is sprouting up across multiple platforms. Publisher Curveball Games and developer Cloth Cat Games have officially revealed Planted!, a co-op competitive title where players grow produce and use it as ammunition in chaotic arena battles. The game is headed to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Planted! blends elements of farming simulation, sports competition, and party-game antics into a fast-paced multiplayer experience. Players must plant crops, grow them strategically, and then launch their produce at targets—or their opponents—to rack up points and secure victory. The gameplay revolves around managing your garden while…
AREA 35 has announced a limited-time playtest for Tiny Metal 2, the upcoming sequel in the tactical wargame series. The month-long test runs from April 2 through April 29 on Steam, giving players their first chance to jump back into the franchise since Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble launched in 2019. The playtest will feature both single-player and local co-op multiplayer, allowing players to experience the game’s large-scale tactical battles while providing feedback on balance, pacing, and overall gameplay systems. Participation is limited, so interested players can request access through Steam. During the playtest, commanders can experiment with new factions…
After its initial reveal during the November Xbox Showcase, developer ACE Team and publisher NACON have shared new details about their upcoming cooperative horror adventure, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. The game is set to launch on July 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Inspired by the cosmic horror works of H. P. Lovecraft, the game places players in the role of explorers during the Conquistador era. Working together in teams of up to four, players embark on dangerous expeditions to a mysterious and cursed land in search of treasure, lost secrets, and a legendary hidden…
Team17 Digital and Crowbar Collective have officially launched Rogue Point into Early Access, inviting players to jump into a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled co-op shooter built around strategy, adaptability, and tight team coordination. Developed by the studio behind the fan-favorite Half-Life remake Black Mesa, the game delivers a four-player tactical FPS experience where every mission demands careful planning and quick thinking. Set in a world spiraling into corporate warfare, Rogue Point introduces players to a dangerous future where private mercenary armies can be summoned with the tap of an app. After the death of the world’s richest CEO, powerful conglomerates scramble to…
The charming, dice-rolling fantasy RPG Baladins is expanding its adventure beyond PC. Developed by Seed by Seed and published by Armor Games Studios, the whimsical co-op RPG arrives on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5|4 on Friday, February 20, 2026. Set in the colorful world of Gatherac, Baladins invites players to explore lush forests, cozy towns, and secret-filled paths—all while a not-so-small problem looms overhead: a fearsome dragon threatening to devour time itself. The journey is lighthearted in tone, but your choices carry real weight, shaping each adventure and leading to multiple endings. Players can assemble a crew of up to…
Moon Studios has officially rolled out No Rest for the Wicked Together, the long-awaited co-op multiplayer update for its dark, painterly action-RPG—now live in Steam Early Access. The update arrives alongside a major milestone for the studio, as No Rest for the Wicked has surpassed 1 million copies sold on Steam while still in Early Access. The Together update introduces a shared co-op experience for up to four players, allowing friends to explore the dangerous island of Isola Sacra together in persistent private Realms. Designed to blend the best elements of Souls-likes, ARPGs, and MMOs, the new co-op systems expand…
Liquid Donkey Games has released a new demo for Folklore Hunter, its co-op urban legend hunting survival game, available now on PC via Steam. The demo went live today at 12:00 PM PST and arrives ahead of the game’s full 1.0 launch on January 30, marking the next major milestone since its Early Access debut in 2020. The demo gives players access to the complete Wendigo hunt, one of the game’s three major story-driven investigations. Set in dark, decaying woodland environments, the hunt draws inspiration from North American Algonquian folklore and emphasizes atmosphere, exploration, and problem-solving over straightforward combat. The…
The physics-powered dungeon brawler Awaysis, from developer 17-BIT, is stepping into the spotlight with its debut demo at Steam Next Fest, giving players their first hands-on taste of its chaotic, co-op-driven adventure. The demo lets players dive in solo or team up with up to four friends via local co-op, covering the game’s first three levels. You’ll assemble a mismatched crew of creatures on a quest to save the planet from the ominously named Dark Lord of Darkness, whose latest scheme has plunged the world into a devastating drought. Awaysis leans hard into slapstick energy, blending arcade-tight controls with physics-based…
The developers of Gedonia 2 have unveiled their most ambitious update yet, and it’s a major one. Titled “Berkmere Ravine,” the new content drop arrives January 14, 2026, for all players in Steam Early Access, bringing a massive endgame-focused zone, a branching faction war storyline, and deep new gameplay systems designed to shine in co-op. At the heart of the update is Berkmere Ravine, a brand-new high-level area built for characters around levels 22–24. The region is locked in a brutal conflict between the noble Gortel family and the necromantic Bone Gatherers, led by the lich Victor Manford. Players must…