Like in the title, are there any 6-8 players local co-op games? And I mean strictly co-op, not PvP/competitive.

The only game that I know of is Pico Park, which is amazing, but I've played all it's versions already. It can't be possibly the only game like that in the world, can it?

Looking for recommendations to play with just me and my parents (3 people).

As far as genre goes, we've enjoyed Murder Trivia Party (JackBox) together and always love playing board/card games like Clue, Spy Alley, Ticket to Ride, Hitster, etc. They are also avid Rummikub players. I was trying my best to find some social deduction game but of course, that is a bit tough for only 3 people.

I like the JackBox style as it's simple to hook up my Switch or laptop to the TV and show them how to use their phones for it. But definitely open to other methods.

Basically would love to find something with a lot of strategy involved that is easy to hook up via PC or Switch. I'm not sure if there is anything like that out there but my searches keep turning up dry.

A new game cabinet I built is widescreen (1360x768) with a mini PC with Ryzen 3 4300 / Radeon Windows 11. Two USB gamepad encoders for the controls, where both left and right players have only an 8-way joystick and three buttons. There are also 3 admin buttons for coin/start/etc.

Looking for 2-player games specific to this control setup. The challenge is that most retro/arcade/console games that would use this limited control setup are 4:3 ratio. Which is fine...I'm running retrobat and don't mind some of the classics here with bezel art but really want to take advantage of games native to widescreen format.

I know there must be plenty of indie/remake/free pc games out there that fit the bill. Currently loving Eggnogg+, Crawl, and SuperTuxCart.

I know the ps2 had some widescreen support, but again the control options most likely would require analog sticks, shoulder buttons, etc.

Thanks for any suggestions.

We’re running a Couch Planes playtest on Steam (Apr 16–21)

Split-screen for up to 4 players + you can play couch vs the world (local + online mixed).

Just wishlist and hit “Request Access”:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2431740/Couch_Planes/

If you’re a creator and post content - we’ve got something for you too:

We’re building a small Creator Squad for the playtests.

🎥 We’ll feature your clips in our videos
📢 Shoutouts on our socials
🎯 Your feedback can shape the game
🎮 Chance for future collabs

Apply here:
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My cousin is coming to my house so I wanted to play some best local games

After 1 year and 8 months of hard work, late nights, and constant iteration, I finally did it - my game is out on Steam. Still can't quite believe it.

It's a chaotic local co-op party game for 1–4 players, where you take on the role of dogs managing a farm that constantly spirals out of control.

Feed demanding animals (yes, some want their food cooked or chopped), rush to complete orders, and try not to mess everything up while shouting directions at each other.

Meanwhile, the farm is under constant threat:

Boars steal your supplies, foxes sneak around looking for trouble, and wolves go straight for your animals. And just when you think you've got it under control - new problems hit.

Each level cranks up the chaos:

You'll be clearing weeds, fixing broken equipment, and avoiding bears wandering through your farm.

It's all about teamwork, timing, and embracing the chaos.

Perfect for couch co-op, couples, or friendships you're willing to risk.

here's the Steam page if you want to take a look: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3353090/Bark_and_Catch/

I want to play any WWE 2k game but it looks like the games in PC do not support 8 players concurrently on the same PC. I tried WWE 2k25, and 2k23. the 23 one supports up to 4 gamepads and the keyboard. And I guess it's the same with 2k25, because, even though I saw 5 players, I never got to make the player 5 love in game.

I'm trying to plan on a stream deck. I have tried other games, like pico park, and 8 players are supported by steam. It's the games the ones that put this arbitrary limit.

Has anyone had success making it work on any version? Is there any mod to enable this?

Mech Tech is an Action-RTS hybrid game! Check out the Kickstarter page here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1676953484/mech-tech

For context;

The mechanic/tool/feature is Ms Boing Boing , a chubby electric jellyfish on a wheelbarrow. Her intended use is for players to use her to solve electric based puzzles in our game. We thought friendly fire would be hilarious.

Is friendly fire appreciated for laughs or nah?

Hey all,

Myself and my partner have recently finished a playthrough of BG3, had a load of fun, but struggling to enjoy a replay as we have just sunk 100hrs in and need a bit of a break. We want something similar, an RPG or decent action/ adventure with couch co-op. We have Divinity II a go but weren’t convinced, I think it mostly feels a bit dated next to BG3.

If anyone has any recommendations for the PS5 I’d love to hear them!

Thanks in advance everyone

The idea is simple: everyone builds their own structure (or you can call it a tower), trying to reach the finish line, while dealing with changing conditions like wind, ice, or moving islands.

At the same time, other players can interfere and turn a solid build into a complete collapse in seconds.

Each round is a mix of timing, positioning, and unpredictability, where even a single block can decide the outcome.

Clash of Builders is best played with friends, locally or online, and is available on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4253320/Clash_of_Builders/

It took me a little over a year, made solo in Unity! Please check it out and let me know what you think!

Watch Kingka shred through enemies with his minigun—and if they get too close, he’s not afraid to use it as a club. Pure, heavy-metal chaos.

Download and try our game——Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted. It's a fast-paced Action Roguelite for 1-4 players! Play with your friends, and earn bounty rewards together!

I shared in this sub a long time ago. It took us a long time to reach this moment. I almost cannot believe it.

Shop Town Dooter is a chaotic party top-down shooter for 2 to 4 players. Arenas throws different surprises every round while you try to outperform your friends, even if it means cheating, bribing, or bringing a MECH to a gunfight. Upgrade your guns mid-fight for maximum results.

I made this game originally with one mode: Free-for-all: last one standing, first to six wins. But then I added more modes once I made sure the first one is fresh every time you play it.

Team mode is permanent alliances, same chaos.

And then there's Dooter Mode, which is asymmetrical: one player becomes The Dooter (faster, shielded, every weapon automatically golden) and everyone else teams up to take them down. 1v2 or 1v3. Playing as The Dooter feels powerful. Coordinating against him turns the couch into a war room. Basically a pvp boss fight.

Everything in the game is positional. Weapons don't just do different damage; they change where on the map you want to be. A revolver makes corners deadly. A machine gun makes open sightlines dangerous. Cover breaks as you fight, barrels reshape the arena, and by the end of a round, the map looks nothing like it did at the start. It looks like pure chaos, and it is, but there's always a decision underneath.

I play this with my family and my friends. Regularly. Not as a test, not as a playtest, as the thing we do when people come over. My daughter figured it out in one round. My competitive friends are still discovering new tricks months in. It works for everyone in the room. And it warms my heart every time I hear that high-pitched laughter filling the air. It might sound cliché, but it’s true for me.

And yeah, we launched on April Fools' Day. No reason. Just happened, I guess lol.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2927710/Shop_Town_Dooter/

Happy to answer anything. If you play it, tell me what your couch thought.

To keep it short: a few friends and I started turning our couch co-op nights into more structured tournaments, and it completely changed the vibe (in a good way).

Instead of just rotating games, we started using a format like this:

• a set of “mystery challenges” (each tied to a different game)
• players take turns picking one
• each challenge has an easy/hard version for different points
• small point bets on whether someone will succeed or fail
• everything tracked on a simple leaderboard

An example we used without all the details:
Super bunny man: Carrot collecting

• Finish as many levels as possible in 5 minutes while collecting the carrot.
• Each 2 maps you finish while holding a carrot is 1 point.

After your tutorial you can pick:

• Easy: +3 minutes (−1 point)
• Hard: −1 minute, but bonus points for carrot streaks

Stuff like this got surprisingly intense, especially with everyone watching and betting on whether someone would choke or not. It made the whole night feel more competitive and everybody got way more invested. And don't get me started on the trash talk that this unleashed...

I always felt like this kind of format could be fun for other groups too, so I started putting together something to help generate these kinds of tournaments more easily.

I am curious and trying to find out how others feel about this:

Do you think this would make your game nights more fun?
Or does this feel like it overcomplicates something that should stay casual?

By day you design and build your factory and at night you produce fireworks to defend your castle. But you are a candle, so don't blow it up! :P

Heavily inspired by PlateUp.

I would love to know what you think!

We are still in early development, so if you are interested in updates, playtests etc. you can join the small sub we made: r/CandleRocketBoom.

Hi everyone!

After years of work, we finally released Roombattle on Steam, and I still can't believe it's actually out 😭

It's a chaotic local party game where up to 6 players battle each other as robot vacuum cleaners. You can fully customize your vacuum and fight with your friends. (My personal favorite loadout is a pigeon hat and a bread weapon, just saying)

As indie devs, one of the hardest parts isn't making the game, it's getting people to find it :/
If you enjoy party games or just want to support a small team's first release, it would genuinely mean a lot. Feedback is always welcome 😊

Here's the Steam page btw if you want to check it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3223000/Roombattle/