Scales of Silence

This is the couch co-op version of the classic video game “Snake”, made for up to 8 players.

We probably don’t have to explain how “Snake” works, but we’ll do it anyway: As a snake, you move across the playing field, collect fruits and get continiously longer as you eat. If you collide with an obstacle (or yourself), it’s game over. From the pre-installed version on Nokia smartphones in the late 1990s to modern spin-offs on consoles: this classic video game has seen countless variations. “Scales of Silence” now turns it into a couch co-op party set inside a colorful voxel world.

One standout feature is its accessibility: up to 4 people can play on the same keyboard (WASD, IJKL, arrow keys, number pad) and gamepads can be shared by two people. This means you can quickly reach a total of 8 players, and nobody has to take a break in between.

The classic gameplay is made more interesting by a variety of snakes, which differ in speed, acceleration, starting length and growth rate. Additionally, you get a wide range of arenas with special challenges, multiple modes (core Battle, Timed Match, Snake Royale, Endless Classic) and a campaign with boss battles (solo or 2 players). If you like “Snake“, you should give this couch co-op version a try.

Why you should play it:

  • Classic “Snake” gameplay with interestings game modes and lots of options for players to join in.
  • Optional story mode for 2 players.

Please note: The game will be available on Nintendo Switch in the near future.

Last edited: 05.07.2026

Supported Platforms

  • Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam)

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

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad (shareable, 1–2 Players)
  • 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 “Scales of Silence”.

Multiplayer Options

  • Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
  • No Online Multiplayer
  • Remote Play Together on Steam

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.

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Before you buy: The game will be available on Nintendo Switch in the near future.

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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.

We personally test every game

All games listed here are handpicked by us. We’re not paid by developers to feature their games. Developers may send us their games for free, but this doesn’t influence our opinon about these games. If we list a game, we genuinely like it. It’s that simple. No ads, no affiliate links, just good games.

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If you’re working on a couch co-op game, feel free to send us a short email with a link to your press kit and a few codes. To be able to test a game properly, we use multiple platforms (PC and at least one console, if possible). Currently, we prefer to test on Steam (Windows/Ubuntu) and on Nintendo Switch (EU/Germany). Please understand that we cannot publish a review for every game. As our time is limited, we are unable to test any betas or games in “Early Access”. Additionally, we priotize games which are available on multiple platforms (not Steam only).

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