BattleBlock Theater
Evil cats want to make your life miserable in a mysterious theaterâfight back!
Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One
Hop with up to 8 colorful figures over orange platforms and cooperate to reach the goal.
At first glance, âPico Parkâ doesnât look very exciting. But when you try it out, youâll quickly realize that behind the simple graphics lies a fun coop puzzle platformer. Sometimes you and all your teammates have to stand together on a platform to make it move upwards like an elevator. Sometimes you have to stand on top of each other to create a sufficient jump height for the person on top.
The individual puzzles are simple, but always require cooperation: Nobody can sit still in âPico Parkâ. Especially with 8 players, it quickly ends up in chaos. Thanks to the simple controls and the generous possibility to be revived at any time, âPico Parkâ rarely becomes frustrating, though. The game offers a total of 48 levels, which can be played both locally and online.
For under 5 $ you get an extremly simple but entertaining coop game. What we liked most is the low barrier to entry. Even if you some of your friends rarely play video games, they should have no problem with this one.
Please note: The version for Nintendo Switch doesnât support online multiplayer.
Last edited: 21.02.2024
This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for âPico Parkâ, if your preferred platform isnât listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.
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 canât guarantee that your specific setup works with âPico Parkâ.
Remote Play Together (Steam) allows you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. The service is free.
Before you buy: The version for Nintendo Switch doesnât support online multiplayer.
We donât use affiliate links, we donât do paid listings, we just love good couch co-op games. Please support your favorite indie developers andâmost importantlyâhave fun!
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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 handâespecially during a pandemic, when youâre 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 âMario Kart 8 Deluxeâ and âSuper Mario Partyâ on Nintendo Switch or âSackboy: A Big Adventureâ 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 itâs not their main subject. You probably donât want to search on the internet for hours and hunt for hidden gems. You want to find great, new games without the hassle. Thatâs why weâve came up with the idea for Couch Co-Op Favorites.
We create lists with handpicked couch co-op gamesâfilterable 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 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 donât 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. Thatâs why weâve 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.
All games listed here are handpicked by us. Weâre not paid by developers to feature their games. Developers may send us their games for free, but this doesnât influence our opinon about these games. If we list a game, we genuinely like it. Itâs that simple. No ads, no affiliate links, just good games.
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