Co-Optimus Your prime source for Co-Op gaming! Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:01 -0400 https://www.co-optimus.com en-us https://www.co-optimus.com/images/cooplogo.pngcooplogo.pnghttps://www.co-optimus.com Co-Op Monthly Round-Up for June 2026 Christoph Licht

What a month, eh? Our database saw an increase of a whopping 212 new entries.  Not just, but mainly, thanks to all the announcements made in the 29 showcases that took place during this year's Not-E3 season. And yes, our Database Master had to scan each game shown for possible co-op features. That's literally hundreds of games!

No, you don't need to be impressed or appreciative. It's his job, after all. We gave him a pat on the back and send him back into the Database Mines - that's more than enough encouragment for him. You, on the other hand, should take a look below at what you might've missed - not just in terms of announcements, but also the games released in June. Yes, those didn't stop just because Geoff Keighley took the stage. So get playin'!

Top Stories Past 30 Days

Game Releases

Games Added


Read More]]> https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17856/co-op-monthly-round-up-for-june-2026.html https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17856/co-op-monthly-round-up-for-june-2026.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Co-Optimus Abyssus Arrives on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Game Pass; Steam Version Updated Too Paul Acevedo

Abyssus is a "brinepunk FPS" (whatever that means) from DoubleMoose Games, The Arcade Crew, and Dotemu. After arriving on Steam last year, it has received a handful of major updates. The latest update, version 1.3, does not seem to be popular with Steam players. On the plus side, Abyssus also just launched on Xbox Series and PlayStation 5, and those players probably won't be attached to a previous update. There is 4-player online co-op with crossplay and plenty of brine in store for them!

Game features

  • Visceral, fast-paced FPS action, with top-notch weapon feel and combat responsiveness
  • Up to 4-players co-op
  • Roguelite meta progression with advancements, rewards, and unlocks
  • 70 hand-crafted levels, procedurally sequenced to make every run a new experience
  • 9 different weapons customizable with 45 weapon mods
  • Over 140 Ancient Forge mods to further empower weapons and skills
  • Extensive pre-run and in-run character customization options
  • 36 different enemies and 12 bosses that will put your skills to the challenge
  • Over 250 Charms and Blessings to craft the perfect build

Abyssus Version 1.3 update

Version 1.3 update details

  • A new God joins the lineup, introducing a host of new blessings for your abilities and weapons
  • New blessings are now available for previously existing Gods, too
  • A new playable area is now playable, including brand-new enemies and bosses 
  • New room objectives are available to make sure that no two runs are ever the same
  • A revamped and expanded skill tree & streamlined matchmaking and quickplay options
  • Crossplay is available across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
  • New sea shanties, the best way to build team camaraderie

Update controversy

Abyssus Steam reviews

This week's Version 1.3 update has received a mixed reception from Steam players. A number of recent Steam reviews complain about nerfs to players and the skill tree. Did the developers fix something that wasn't broken? Having not played the game yet, I can't weigh in with any detail, but it certainly looks like some of the changes might be walked back in the future.

What is brine?

Given that Abyssus is a "brinepunk FPS," it's important that players understand what brine even is. According to Vocabulary.com, brine is "water containing salts." Abysuss takes place underwater maybe, and if so, it's quite possible that the water in the game has a high concentration of salt. We'll try to check it our and report back soon!

Abyssus costs $24.99 on Xbox Series and PlayStation 5, and $22.49 on Steam ($14.99 during the Steam Summer Sale). It's currently included in Xbox Game Pass, so Xbox gamers can easily test the water for tastiness before buying. Physical PlayStation 5 editions are available to preorder on Amazon and directly from Silver Lining Direct.


Read More]]> https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17862/abyssus-arrives-on-xbox-series-playstation-5-and-game-pass-steam-version-updated-too.html https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17862/abyssus-arrives-on-xbox-series-playstation-5-and-game-pass-steam-version-updated-too.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:58 -0400 Co-Optimus All the Beat 'Em Ups in the Steam Summer Sale 2026 Paul Acevedo

The annual Steam Summer Sale started this week, and thousands of games are currently discounted. This includes plenty of games in one of our favorite genres: beat 'em ups like Rotwood! With that in mind, we've compiled a list of every beat 'em up in the Steam Summer Sale - and their co-op features! Lots of these game support Remote Play Together while the console versions have no online co-op, making these the best versions to get.

Sale Games:

Key:

  • O = Online co-op
  • L = Local co-op
  • R = Remote Play Together
  1. Rotwood $22.49 - O L R
  2. Marvel MaXimum Collection $21.24 - O L R
  3. Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics $19.99 - O L R - Co-op Review
  4. River City Girls 2 $19.99 - O L R
  5. Marvel Cosmic Invasion $19.49 - O L R
  6. Absolum $18.74 - O L
  7. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind $17.49 - O L R - Co-op Review
  8. Towerborne $17.49 - O
  9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection $15.99 - O L R - Co-op Review
  10. Rushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers $15.99 - L
  11. Terrifier: The ARTcade Game $15.99 - L R
  12. Portal Brawlers $15.99 - L R
  13. River City Girls $14.99 - L R - Co-op Review
  14. Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch $14.99 - L R
  15. G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra $14.99 - L R - Co-op Review
  16. Ogre Tale $14.99 - O L R
  17. Fighting Force Collection $13.99 - L
  18. Ninja Kidz: Time Masters $13.99 - L R
  19. Lost Castle 2 $12.59 - O L R
  20. Vengeance Hunters $11.99 - L R
  21. Mad King Redemption $11.99 - L R
  22. Fallen City Brawl $11.99 - L R
  23. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2 $11.99 - L R
  24. Heroes of Mount Dragon $11.69 - O L R
  25. Underling Uprising $11.24 - L R
  26. Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) $10.99 - L R
  27. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge $9.99 - O L R
  28. Capcom Beat 'em Up Bundle $9.99 - O L R
  29. Sifu $9.99
  30. Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles $9.99 - L R
  31. The Karate Kid: Street Rumble $9.99 - L R
  32. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition $9.99 - L R
  33. Dancin' Divas $9.74 - L R
  34. Buccaneers Shipshape $9.09 - L R
  35. Wendigo Blue $8.99 - L R
  36. Fading Afternoon $7.99 - L R 
  37. Double Dragon Gaiden $7.49 - O L R - Co-op Review
  38. River City Girls Zero $7.49 - L R - Co-op Review
  39. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants $7.49 - L R - Co-op Review
  40. Knights of Braveland $7.49 - O L R
  41. Maiden Cops $6.69 - L R
  42. Final Vendetta $6.24 - L R - Co-op Review
  43. Streets of Rage 4 $6.24 - O L R - Co-op Review
  44. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans $5.99 - L R
  45. The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa $5.84 - L R
  46. Gourmet Warriors $5.19
  47. Stone Protectors $5.19 - L R
  48. Battletoads $4.99 - L R
  49. Fight'N Rage $4.99 - L R
  50. The TakeOver $4.99 - L R
  51. Ra Ra BOOM $4.99 - L R
  52. Guacamelee 2! $4.99 - L R - Co-op Review
  53. Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2 $4.99 - L R
  54. Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! $4.99 - L R - Co-op Review
  55. Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game Complete Edition $4.94 - O L R
  56. We Could Be Heroes $4.94 - L R
  57. Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl Arcade Edition $4.94 - L R
  58. Chipmonk! $4.49 - L R
  59. 99Vidas $4.54 - O L R
  60. Uppers $4.49
  61. Blightbound $3.99 - O L
  62. Code of Princess $3.74 - ?
  63. Guacamelee Gold Edition $3.74 - L R - Co-op Review
  64. Mayhem Brawler $3.59 - L R
  65. Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe $3.59 - L R
  66. Double Dragon: Neon $3.49 - L R - Co-op Review
  67. Charlie Murder $3 - O L R - Co-op Review
  68. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara $2.99 - O L R - Co-op Review
  69. Bad Boy Brother $2.99 - L
  70. Mother Russia Bleeds $2.99 - L R - Co-op Review
  71. Wulverblade $2.99 - L R
  72. Lost Castle $2.99 - O L R - Co-op Review
  73. Bloody Zombies $2.99 - O L R
  74. Maximus 2: Steel Gladiators $2.69 - O L R
  75. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate $2.49 - O L R
  76. Rumble Dragon $2.39 - L R
  77. Die for Valhalla! $2.39 - L R
  78. Code of Princess EX $1.99 - O L
  79. Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues $1.99 - O L
  80. Castle Crashers $1.49 - O L R - Co-op Review
  81. Pulling No Punches $1.49 - L R
  82. Revenge of the Streets 3 $1.49 - L R
  83. Willy's Wonderland $1.24 - L R - Co-op Review
  84. Zombie Vikings $1.19 - L R - Co-op Review
  85. Double Dragon Trilogy $1.19 - L R
  86. Maki: Paw of Fury $1.19 - L R
  87. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic $1.04 - O L R - Co-op Review
  88. Night Slashers: Remake $0.99 - L R
  89. Revenge of the Streets $0.89 - L R
  90. City of Rott: Streets of Rot $0.79 - L R
  91. Revenge of the Streets 2 $0.74 - L R

The Steam Summer Sale runs through Thursday, July 9 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.


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June brings lots of announcements from the big game publishers every year, and this one is no different. Microsoft's Games Showcase was stronger than usual, but what about the Big N? Well, Nintendo adopted a "more is more" approach with today's Nintendo Direct, showcasing dozens and dozens of games for brief periods of time. There are definitely lots of games to get excited about, including the impending Star Fox, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time!

Here is a list of all of the Nintendo Direct's announcements and trailers, with co-op games in bold:

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch and Switch 2) - Over 30 co-op & competitive games - July 2, 2026
  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Switch 2) - September 25, 2026
  • Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) - October 9, 2026
  • Stellar Blade (Switch 2) - 2026
  • Orbitals (Switch 2) - 2-player co-op - September 3, 2026
  • Rayman Legends Retold (Switch 2) - 4-player local co-op - October 1, 2026
  • Big Walk (Switch 2) - Online co-op - August 4, 2026
  • ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet (Switch and Switch 2) - October 23, 2026
  • Pokémon Pokopia - Paid Expansion Pass on June 9, 2026 - Free update - August 2026
  • Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - September 17, 2026
  • Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet (Switch 2) - Local and online co-op - Spring 2027
  • DK Challenge (Switch 2) - Nintendo Switch Online - June 1-September 1, 2026
  • Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton (Switch 2) - 8-player online competitive from the makers of Vampire Survivors - 2026
  • Lords of the Fallen II (Switch 2) - Online co-op - Fall 2026
  • Lies of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2) - August 6, 2026
  • Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition (Switch 2) - June 23, 2026
  • Muramasa: Revenet Blades (Switch and Switch 2) - 
  • Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - July 30, 2026
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch 2) - July 30
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch 2) - December 3, 2026
  • Xenoblade Genesis (Switch 2) - 2027
  • Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - 12 sports - October 22, 2026
  • Runescape: Dragonwilds (Switch 2) - Online co-op - September 15, 2026
  • Hello Kitty Party Land (Switch and Switch 2) - October 29, 2026

Star Fox 2

  • Star Fox (Switch 2) - 2-player local co-op - June 25, 2026
  • Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch and Switch 2) - October 22, 2026
  • Pikuniku 2 (Switch 2) - 2027
  • Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (Switch and Switch 2) - December 3, 2026
  • The Duskbloods - Online co-op and PvP - Closed Network Test - Summer 2026
  • Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - July 23, 2026
  • Deltarune (Switch and Switch 2) - July 24, 2026
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio (Switch 2) - November 12, 2026
  • Minecraft (Switch 2) - Local and online co-op - 2026
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (Switch 2) - Holiday 2026
  • Observer: System Redux - June 18, 2026
  • DayZ Cool Edition (Switch 2) - 2026
  • Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2 (Switch) - August 27, 2026
  • Rise of the Tomb Raider (Switch 2) - June 9, 2026
  • Tales of Eternia Remastered (Switch and Switch 2) - October 16, 2026
  • Snowrunner - June 9, 2026
  • Fitness Boxing 3 (Switch 2) - July 16, 2026 
  • Everbloom - Online co-op - Spring 2027
  • Final Fantasy XIV Online - Online co-op MMO - Fall 2026
  • Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] (Switch 2) - October 8, 2026
  • Kingdom Hearts IV (Switch 2) - No date
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) - 2026
  • New Nintendo of America President: Devon Pritchard (Pictured at bottom)

What are you most excited for, dear readers?

Devon Pritchard Nintendo of America President


Read More]]> https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17860/nintendo-direct-recap-june-9-2026.html https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17860/nintendo-direct-recap-june-9-2026.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Co-Optimus Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Roundup Paul Acevedo

Today, Microsoft held its annual Xbox Games Showcase to announce and highlight the games coming to Xbox platforms this year and next year. The lineup features some a handful of co-op games (mostly titles we already knew about, such as Gears of War: E-Day), some third-party heavy hitters, and a smattering of interesting indie games.

Here is a list of all of the showcase's announcements and trailers, with co-op games in bold:

  • Gears of War: E-Day - Xbox console exclusive - October 6, 2026
  • Fable - February 2027 
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved with 3 new prequel missions - July 28, 2026
  • Resonance: A Plague Tale - August 2026
  • Persona 4 Revival - February 2027
  • State of Decay 3 - 2027
  • Sea of Thieves - Season 20: Custom Seas - June 18, 2026
  • Metro 2039 - February 2027
  • Bad Magpie - 2027
  • Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember - Early 2027
  • Join Us with 4 player co-op - March 2027
  • Senua (Hellblade 3) - 2027
  • Fallout 76 - Daily rewards for the next week or two (yawn)
  • Doom: The Dark Ages "Revelations" DLC - July 7, 2026
  • Crazy Taxi: World Tour - 2027
  • Xbox Series X25 (Green console) - November 2026
  • Age of Empires IV "Raiders of the North" expansion - Fall 2026
  • Minecraft Dungeons II - September 29, 2026
  • Magicians: The Devil's Deal - 2027
  • Valor Mortis - September 24, 2026
  • The Elder Scrolls Online - Season One: Return of the Thieves Guild - July 8, 2026
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - World Update 22: National Parks - Fall 2026
  • Where Winds Meet - Available today on Xbox
  • Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - October 15, 2026
  • Vivarium - 2027
  • Persona 6 - No date
  • Spyro: A Realm Beyond - 2027
  • Clockwork Revolution - 2027, Xbox console exclusive 
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - DMZ preview

We'll update the list as more co-op details come in. What are you most excited for, dear readers?


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Rayman's 30th anniversary celebrations continue as Ubisoft announced today they are remastering their 2013 platformer Rayman Legends as Rayman Legends Retold. Alongside a graphical overhaul, a shift from the UbiArt Framework engine to Snowdrop, and fully voiced characters and cutscenes, this "reimagining" will feature a new story, new "dragon ride" levels, and a new realm to explore. I was invited to participate in a remote hands-on preview of a work-in-progress build of the game recently, and I came away feeling overall positive about the game's revitalized return.

For the 90 minutes I had with Rayman Legends Retold, I was given access to the revamped hub area, eight platformer levels, three "Invasion" challenge levels, and two of the new dragon ride levels; a pretty good spread of new and old. Starting with the hub area, the original Rayman Legends presented the six different worlds as paintings you'd jump into and then select a level. There wasn't much to do or see and everything was a little disparate. For Retold, Ubisoft has pulled those biomes into a more cohesive world (there's even a full world map now) so you're able to move from one area to the next and even explore some hidden areas along the way. If you don't want to walk, then you can quick travel between the levels and worlds instead.

This interconnectedness is further underscored by the new dragon ride levels, which not only shift the gameplay from platformer to on-rails shooter but also act as an initial means of taking you from your current biome to the next one. As you shoot fireballs at enemies and breakable barriers, dodge obstacles, and try to avoid getting hit in order to save all the Teenies that are hitching a ride, the background environment shifts from one biome to the next; a kind of high-level interactive tour of what you're about to get into next. The two dragon ride levels I got to preview played well enough and were visually impressive, and served as nice breaks from previous set of platforming levels.

Rayman Legends Retold

The platforming in Rayman Legends Retold felt pretty good overall. Prior to the preview event, I played a bit of the original Legends so I'd have a general idea of how it looked and felt to better compare the two. In the eight levels I demoed, I couldn't tell any significant differences when playing Retold and anytime something might have felt a little off - a slight delay in jumping or other action press - it could be chalked up to playing the game remotely instead of in-person. Interestingly, the levels where the game felt best were in the "Invasion" challenges where you're trying to find the best paths to take to get to the end as quick as possible. Finding the right timing of running, jumping, hitting and bouncing off enemies was a joy, and it'll definitely appeal to the speedrunners and leaderboard chasing crowds. I wasn't able to test out the co-op during our session, and the only details I have confirmed for now is that it will support four player couch co-op.

From a gameplay perspective, Rayman Legends Retold seems to be fine; the platforming levels still played and felt like the original, and the new dragon ride levels offered a little variety from the routine. The soundtrack sounds better than ever - with composers Chrisophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope teaming up for the remaster - and visually the game does look impressive. Those visuals also gave us some pause, though. The original Legends was done in the UbiArt Framework engine and had an almost hand-animated cartoon feeling. It lent a certain amount of whimsy and fun to the game that felt fitting to the character of Rayman on the whole. With the shift to Snowdrop, everything now has that "next gen 3D" look that feels so prevalent across the gaming landscape. The environments may be more detailed and lush but they've also lost some of the charm of the original. With titles like Cuphead, MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, and others leaning into animation styles that span the full breadth of artistic styles across the format, it would have been nice to see Rayman Legends Retold lean further into its cartoon aspects.

Rayman Legends Retold is currently slated for an October 6th release date across all major platforms: Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. The price will be $39.99, and four player couch co-op will be supported throughout.



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June is upon us and with it comes the yearly no-longer-E3 barrage of game showcases. Place your bets now on how many titles with co-op features will be announced! Will it be all of them? Our Database Master hopes not, but why should we care what he wants?

But what to do until Geoff Keighley graces us with his divine presence again? Well, play all those games released in May, of course. How about a round of Blood: Refreshed Supply with five friends (!) in local co-op on the Nintendo Switch 2? Or going under the sea together in Subnautica 2? And if that's not your thing, there's also Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core for a bit of underground planet mining. If however stealing from the nobles is more your style in these trying times, then Thick As Thieves may be up your alley.

Of course, you could also just take a look below and choose for yourself from everything you might've missed. We are not here to judge. We just want you to have a good time with your friends!

Top Stories Past 30 Days

Game Releases

Games Added


Read More]]> https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17799/co-op-monthly-round-up-for-may-2026.html https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17799/co-op-monthly-round-up-for-may-2026.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Co-Optimus There's a New Roguelike Beat 'em Up on Steam Early Access: Mad King Redemption Paul Acevedo

When Absolum debuted last year (and this year on Xbox), it quickly emerged as one of the best modern beat 'em ups. A big part of Absolum's appeal is that it was the only roguelike brawler on the market. Well, that has just changed with the arrival of Mad King Redemption from Secret Mission and Pixel Doors. This one is both a beat 'em up and a roguelike, but it looks vastly different from just about any other game in the genre thanks to its bold 2.5D graphics. It also features 4-player local co-op, so it's definitely on our must-play list.

Official description:

The Kingdom has fallen to the Mad King, who has used forbidden magic to try to resuscitate the queen. But the powers of life and death were too big to handle for him, and as a consequence, the King lost his sanity. 

Drawing inspiration from beloved classics, we've crafted a beat'em'up experience that combines old-school controls and retro feelings with innovative 3D mechanics. 

Each of the 4 playable characters comes with their signature combat styles, customizable stats that impact gameplay, and detailed backstories to discover. 

Every run is unique, with randomized elements. 

Mad King Redemption - Steam

Features:

  • Retro-Modern Combat: Classic side-scrolling brawler mechanics updated for 2026.
  • Local Co-Op and Steam Remote Play: Battle through the hordes with friends locally or online.
  • High-Octane Sessions: Designed for quick iterations and pick-up-and-play accessibility.

The lack of true online play might keep Mad King Redemption from reaching Absolum's heights, but Mad King only costs half as much, so that's not surprising. Steam Remote Play Together allows two online players to team up using only one copy of the game, so it's a good solution while the game remains exclusive to PC. It's also planned for Xbox Series, though, so maybe full online play will come along in the future. We'll be watching this one!

Mad King Redemption currently costs $14.99 on Steam. It will also be released on Xbox Series, Epic, and GOG in the future.


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The two Evoland Games are action RPGs that mix 2D and 3D graphics along with plenty of clever references to gaming history. Shiro Games, the developer, has taken that know-how and applied it to Farever, a new 3D action RPG in the style of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Genshin Impact. The game has just launched in Steam Early Access, and it has already sold over 100, 000 copies. It also features 4-player online co-op, so we're definitely looking forward to trying it out.

Official description:

You’re no foretold hero, just one among many! Explore a vast open world of vibrant landscapes, alone or with allies, where dungeons, enemy camps, and curiosities lie scattered across the realm. From forgotten temples to underwater caves, Siagarta is full of wonders waiting to be discovered. Look closely, and you’ll find treasures and equipment to guide you on your adventure!

Carve your path by climbing sheer cliffs, leaping into the wind to glide above ravines, descending into hidden caverns, diving into deep lakes… Explore every layer of this world, above and below!

Farever Steam screenshot

Fight your enemies in dynamic combat, and shape a style that’s truly your own! With hundreds of combinations to explore, choose from multiple classes, each defined by distinct aptitudes, skills and playstyles, and combine unique weapons skills and attributes to unlock powerful synergies tailored to how you like to play.

Strengthen and complement your group with your own style! Coordinate your attacks to unleash devastating spells, flashy strikes and finishers, or step in to protect and support your allies. It’s yours to forge, one strike at a time!

Early Steam reviews praise the gameplay but complain about server stability. Hopefully that issue will improve as Farever progresses through the Early Access development cycle. This one looks really promising, so we'll keep an eye on it.

Farever currently sells for $19.99 on Steam.


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Sometimes, workers just really resent their bosses. The boss looks down on them, asks them to do too much, and never provides substantial raises. Who wouldn't want to rise up and overthrow the tyrannical boss? Well, that's not what Underling Uprising is about. Oh no, this game is about a group of test subjects who rebel against the mad scientist who empowered them. This fresh, new beat em up (and Kickstarter success story) comes from Dummy Dojo and Abylight Studios, and it features 4-player local co-op.

Features:

  • Up to 4-Player Local Co-Op and Versus Modes!
  • Unique playstyle, moveset and specials for each character.
  • Cartoon inspired designs and animations, with a killer OST.
  • Explore 7 lengthy stages spanning the world (and even further)!
  • Face multiple difficulties and huge bosses, for those seeking more challenge!
  • Beat your high score in Arcade Mode!
  • Pick up temporary weapons and vehicles to spice up combat!

Unxderling Uprising

The game has a pleasant and colorful art style, and there seems to be lots of personality too. The lack of online play is a drag but not surprising for a game at this price point. What's more, the Steam version supports Remote Play Together, so two PC players can team up remotely while using only one copy of the game. We'll try to give Underling Uprising a spin and get back to you... If only our whip-cracking bosses will give us some time to breathe for once!

Underling Uprising costs $14.99 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Switch, and Steam.


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