Local Co-Op/2player Onscreen Games

Lanx · Sep 11, 2019

Basically Double Dragon/Contra

apparently you can't search for 2 player games anymore or say Co-Op, b/c they give you results where you play multiplayer over two xboxs or some shit.

Nope, just 2ppl on a couch looking at one screen, i guess splitscreen would be ok, what you got?

played this over the weekend w/ wife, it was fun, voice acting was horrible, story was stupid, all i can say is, it actually wraps up nicely.

played it on PC w/ 360 controllers, if we're gonna do more of this i guess i'll be getting a pair of these for the switch

so it can be bearable.

Chimney · Sep 11, 2019

Co-Optimus - Your Prime Source for Co-Op Gaming - Home Page

www.co-optimus.com

You can search all systems and select whether couch coop / split screen and it's kept pretty well up to date.

Lanx · Sep 11, 2019

Chimney said:
Co-Optimus - Your Prime Source for Co-Op Gaming - Home Page

www.co-optimus.com

You can search all systems and select whether couch coop / split screen and it's kept pretty well up to date.

ah cool, so much better than all the trash i've sifted through.

Chimney · Sep 11, 2019

Yeah it's been my go to since it launched though steam has gotten a lot better when searching for games that are controller capable and couch coop to use with steam link.

Lanx · Jan 22, 2020

playing a cute game called overcooked 2 now w/

looks like it'd be more fun w/ 4 players, i have 2 extra controllers just for it on the switch, but currently the ppl we know are console inept and i'd be aa tyrant (cuz it's like a raid, lulz)

previously played yarny2, eh it was "ok"

Hatorade · Jan 22, 2020

pharmakos · Jan 23, 2020

Outward was pretty good if you're both hardcore

meStevo · Jan 23, 2020

Diablo 3 is the best couch co-op game I've probably ever played, strangely enough. The nemesis system on consoles is something I always wished came to PC too.

On Steam the newer Remote Play Together tag may be helpful since iirc those should all be 2+ player games on a single screen.

Punko · Jan 23, 2020

Lanx said:
playing a cute game called overcooked 2 now w/

looks like it'd be more fun w/ 4 players, i have 2 extra controllers just for it on the switch, but currently the ppl we know are console inept and i'd be aa tyrant (cuz it's like a raid, lulz)

previously played yarny2, eh it was "ok"

Do not play this with drunken friends if you are a competitive gamer.

"CHOP THE FUCKING MEAT YOU RETARD, WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU".

I was told I made Gordon Ramsey look friendly.

Lanx · Jan 23, 2020

meStevo said:
Diablo 3 is the best couch co-op game I've probably ever played, strangely enough. The nemesis system on consoles is something I always wished came to PC too.

On Steam the newer Remote Play Together tag may be helpful since iirc those should all be 2+ player games on a single screen.

diablo3 was great on couch coop too, playing screen wasn't an issue, since if anyone was at the edge of the screen, it'd warp the other to you. What was annoying was when you pressed menu or did inventory you took up the whole screen, so the other player is just sitting there pulling up their phone doing nothing for a while, that was pretty shit, and broke immersion

Hekotat · Jan 23, 2020

Children of Morta is a great one for co-op, especially with Remote Play.

Slaanesh69 · Jan 23, 2020

Lanx said:
playing a cute game called overcooked 2 now w/

looks like it'd be more fun w/ 4 players, i have 2 extra controllers just for it on the switch, but currently the ppl we know are console inept and i'd be aa tyrant (cuz it's like a raid, lulz)

previously played yarny2, eh it was "ok"

I played this with my son and just ended up yelling at him because he sucks and remains incapable of doing progressive tasks.

I am Father of the Year, totally.

Slaanesh69 · Jan 23, 2020

pharmakos said:
Outward was pretty good if you're both hardcore

This game and, what was the other one with the pale, simpler aesthetic.....? Anyway they have the primary player able to access all aspects of the game and the co-op partner is just there as a sidekick and cannot do quests and shit. It's a fucking stupid way to do co-op and they should be ashamed for half-assing it so bad.

Slaanesh69 · Jan 23, 2020

Hatorade said:

I think watching the entirety of this trailer gave me real brain damage and PTSD, but I am going to send this link to my buddy that I typically co-op game with and see what he thinks. I am intrigued.

Hatorade · Jan 23, 2020

Slaanesh69 said:
I think watching the entirety of this trailer gave me real brain damage and PTSD, but I am going to send this link to my buddy that I typically co-op game with and see what he thinks. I am intrigued.

It is likely the most underrated game of all time, the gameplay loop is perfect, the progression keeps you playing, and the narrator is up there with darkest dungeon.

Vandyn · Jan 23, 2020

Co-op games that my daughter played extensively with me/friends was Rayman Legends, Overcooked 2 and Minecraft.

Flobee · Feb 1, 2020

My wife and I do a lot of local co-op gaming. We've combed through dozens of shit games and found a couple gems.

100+ hours in this one. By far our favorite:

This one is even better on the switch, 60+ hours:

I liked this more than the wife did:

Fun, but there was a big skill jump that my wife couldn't hang with:

Fun beat-em up:

Really fun turn based RPG:

For The King on Steam

For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

store.steampowered.com

Roguelike:

Wizard of Legend on Steam

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

store.steampowered.com

Unique situation generator, lots of replay:

Streets of Rogue on Steam

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

store.steampowered.com

Trine series was fun for a while. Fantastic visuals, play this on mushrooms:

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power on Steam

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a platforming game of action, puzzles and adventure, and the sequel to the award winning Trine and Trine 2. Reunite with the three heroes in an all-new adventure, now for the first time in full 3D!

store.steampowered.com

I may think of some more to add. Hope ya see something you like.

Crone · Feb 1, 2020

Nine Parchment's looks really fun. Reminds me of Magicka, FORCED, or Helldivers where you control movement and aim via 2 joysticks basically.

Flobee · Feb 2, 2020

Crone said:
Nine Parchment's looks really fun. Reminds me of Magicka, FORCED, or Helldivers where you control movement and aim via 2 joysticks basically.

It is pretty badass. Friendly fire is on by default so it can get really hectic even with just 2 players. It's extra good for me and the wife because it balances out our skill difference really well. It's hard to find a game that is challenging enough to keep me interested while being easy enough for her to feel meaningful jumps in skill over time.

Lanx · Feb 2, 2020

finished overcooked 2, wife wanted to see what overcooked 1 was like, finished it fast.

if you're just getting into the series like me, skip overcooked 1, you can't throw your food and like the most difficult dish is like tomato, tomato, tomato.

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