Starwhal

2 3 4 Competitive

Flop it out with up to 3 other players in a silly, retro-style narwhal battle in outer space.

Narwhals are whales with a long tusk on their head that are mainly found in the Arctic Ocean. The animals, which can reach up to 4.5 meters in length, are not normally known for wild fights and acrobatic interludes outside the sea. However, “Starwhal” shows that things can be done differently.

In this game you control an arcade version of the marine mammals and try to hit other players with your tusk. With each hit, they lose one of their lives, symbolized by heart icons at the bottom of the screen. Whoever survives to the end is declared the winner. Sounds simple, but in practice it can quickly end in a heated battle and wild shouting.

“Starwhal” is an absurd party game that requires some serious gamepad skills. If you’re looking for an entertaining, competitive couch co-op title, you should definitely take a closer look at it.

Why you should play it:

  • Although the controls and gameplay mechanics aren’t very complicated, it’s not easy to hit your opponents.
  • Graphics and sound look simple at first glance, but they create a nice atmosphere, reminiscent of old arcade games.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

  • Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam)
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
  • XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One (Microsoft Store)

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

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad
  • 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 “Starwhal”.

Multiplayer Options

  • Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
  • No 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: Starwhal
Screenshot of: Starwhal
Screenshot of: Starwhal

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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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