Gang Beasts

2 3 4 Competitive

Take control of a wobbly character and engage in fistfights inside absurdly hazardous environments.

In "Gang Beasts" you first select one of many characters, which all seem to be made out of elastic dough. Then you enter an arena, try to knock your opponents out and trow them off a cliff. In theory it sounds easy, but the controls pose great challenges for you.

The controls works both for and against “Gang Beasts”. You can jump, move both arms individually, grab other players, hold onto the environment and much more. All of this isn’t very accurate, so you spend a fair amount of time doing things you didn’t intend to do. But that’s where the fun comes from. Prepare yourself for some intense, but incredibly stupid fist fights.

“Gang Beasts” is a hilarious party game for up to 4 people.

Why you should play it:

  • Controls are inaccurate, which often leads to crazy situations.
  • The different arenas confront you with various dangers.
  • You can dress up as a doctor, a penguin and even as a old lady.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

  • Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam, itch.io)
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
  • XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One (Microsoft Store)
  • Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)

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

Included in Subscription

  • XBOX Game Pass

If you have a valid subscription, you can download this game without additional costs.

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad
  • No Single Joy Con (Switch)
  • Keyboard (PC, Multiple Players)

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 “Gang Beasts”.

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: Gang Beasts
Screenshot of: Gang Beasts
Screenshot of: Gang Beasts

Download “Gang Beasts”

Steam Windows, macOS, Linux itch.io Windows, macOS, Linux PSN PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Microsoft Store XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One 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 and make this site look friendly and approchable.

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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