Broforce

2 3 4 Co-Op

Become an action hero from an 80s movie and blast your way through hordes of enemies.

The world is in danger! Bad guys are threatening our way of life! We need a man with big biceps and even bigger guns to fight back! This may sound like the plot of a (not particularly well aged) 80s action movie to you, and there’s a reason for that. “Broforce” is a sidescrolling run and gun game, which is heavily inspired by classic action cinema.

You’re part of Broforce, a paramilitary organization, which specializes in excessive force. You take control of a randomly chosen “Bro” and save the world. Every character has different abilities, which can come in handy, depending on the situation.

The objective of most levels is simple: Blast through walls, fire big guns and kill all enemies on the way. Then you literally need to get to the chopper—like Arnold Schwarzenegger would do it. “Broforce” is filled with action movie clichĂ©s, and it’s great. You shouldn’t take this game too seriously.

“Broforce” is an over the top love letter to action cinema, but it also offers polished run and gun gameplay with a lot of explosions.

Why you should play it:

  • Charming 16 bit aesthetics, which are a good fit for the retro experience.
  • Can be played solo or with up to 3 friends—for even more explosions.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

  • Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam, Microsoft Store)
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
  • Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Broforce”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed.

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad
  • Single Joy Con (Switch)
  • Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Broforce”.

Multiplayer Options

  • Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Remote Play Together on Steam
  • SharePlay on PSN (2 Players)

Remote Play Together (Steam) and SharePlay (PSN) allow you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. Remote Play Together is free. SharePlay requires a paid PSN subscription and is limited to 60 minutes per session and a maximum of 2 players.

Screenshot of: Broforce
Screenshot of: Broforce
Screenshot of: Broforce

Download “Broforce”

Steam Windows, macOS, Linux PSN PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Microsoft Store Windows Nintendo eShop Nintendo Switch

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About us

Great couch co-op games are hard to find? Not anymore!

We love couch co-op games. Nothing beats the joy of sitting in the same room, playing some fun games and experiencing the reactions of your friends first hand—especially during a pandemic, when you’re more often at home with your partner, family members or roommates. Sure, online multiplayer modes can be fun, too, but couch co-op has always been the best type of multiplayer games for us.

If you are like us, you play local multiplayer games on a regular basis, either with your kids or your friends. Every platform has some couch co-op classics, like “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” and “Super Mario Party” on Nintendo Switch or “Sackboy: A Big Adventure” on PS5. While these couch co-op games can be played over and over again, you may want to try something new from time to time. So, where do you find interesting, new titles? Sometimes you get great recommendations from friends, but most of the time you need to do your own research.

Most game stores like Steam, PlayStation/Microsoft Store or Nintendo eShop offer categories for local multiplayer games. However, they either feature just a handful of new games or list thousands of entries. Websites for couch co-op games do exist, but they try to list them all, even the not-so-good ones. Gaming related blogs and magazines write about couch co-op games from time to time, but it’s not their main subject. You probably don’t want to search on the internet for hours and hunt for hidden gems. You want to find great, new games without the hassle. That’s why we’ve came up with the idea for Couch Co-Op Favorites.

We create lists with handpicked couch co-op games—filterable by platform, player number and relevant features. On this website you can quickly find new games which have been tested by people like you. Save time on researching, spend more time with friends and family.

We love couch co-op games

We are a group of friends from Northern Germany. We have a deep passion for couch co-op games and did a lot of research on the subject in our student days. We don’t know all titles, but we certainly know a lot of excellent games for different platforms and audiences. We regularly play games, but we still identify as casual gamers. We believe that not every gaming related site needs to look like it has been made for stereotypical gamers. That’s why we’ve decided to make this site look friendly and approachable.

Our mission is simple: We want to bring joy to people looking for good couch co-op games and we want to support indie developers, too.

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