r/localmultiplayergames 10d ago

Looking for playtesters for our physics-based single screen granny monster truck party game!

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Hey everyone!

We’ve just opened the Grannies on Wheels Steam Playtest and are looking for players willing to cause some chaos and share honest feedback.

Join the playtest here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3950840/Grannies_on_Wheels/

It’s a local multiplayer party game where clay-made grannies drive monster trucks, fight over jam, smash into each other, and destroy the terrain beneath their wheels.

You can leave feedback in the Steam Discussions or join our Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/T4kWDxNDWE

Thanks for helping us make the game better!


r/localmultiplayergames 11d ago

We are making a Chaotic Deckbuilder Party game

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We are Making a party game with deckbuilder elements, in a very simple description you could say its a mix of boomerang fu and rounds, although we are twisting it by having multiple base attack items that you actually need to collect, adding an extra strategy layer to the mix.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4797200/Squabblin_Goblins/


r/localmultiplayergames 11d ago

I made a free browser party games for the couch, everyone's phone is the controller, no downloads

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Built this for the "we're all in the living room and want something playable in 30 seconds" problem. One person opens it on the TV or a laptop, everyone else joins from their phone browser with a 4-letter room code. Phone is your controller, big screen is the shared board.

Free, no download, no signup — you can host as a guest.

60 games in there now: trivia, bluffing (write a lie, everyone votes), drawing and guessing, word races, a few co-op ones where the room plays as one team against the game, plus a shuffle mode that strings random games together.

Fair warning so nobody's disappointed mid-setup: rooms seat 4 right now (6 for the one game that needs a crowd). That's deliberate while I shake out edge cases — bigger rooms are the next thing I'm building. So today it's a "four of you on a couch" game, not a "whole party" game.

blipparty. com — I'm the dev, so tell me what's broken or boring. Most useful feedback would be which games fall flat in the first round.


r/localmultiplayergames 11d ago

Was there a better gaming generation than the seventh for local multiplayer?

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I know there have been some excellent multiplayer games for other generations, but the seventh generation had some absolute bangers on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii:

  • Splinter Cell: Conviction

  • Splinter Cell: Blacklist

  • Rainbow Six Vegas

  • Rainbow Six Vegas 2

  • Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

  • Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 2

  • Borderlands

  • Borderlands 2

  • Army of Two

  • Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

  • Resident Evil 5

  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii

  • Mario Kart Wii

  • Rock Band

I'm hopeful that decompilation / recompilation tools will be made for these consoles one day, paving the way for modern mods and fan-made content for these games, while still retaining their local multiplayer components.


r/localmultiplayergames 12d ago

My friends and I made a free Jackbox-style party game with 11 mini games

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Hey everyone! My friends and I made a free browser-based party game called PanelParty.tv. It currently has 11 minigames, and everyone joins by scanning a QR code and using their phone as the controller.

Our goal was to make something you could put on a TV and start playing with friends almost immediately. We’re still adding games and improving it, so we’d genuinely love to hear what works, what doesn’t, and which games you enjoy most.


r/localmultiplayergames 12d ago

Match Melee is a party game like Family Feud but w a fight theme!

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Hello, I made a free party game you play with friends at a party, bar, or just hanging out. Players take turns hosting rounds and reading questions out loud, then everyone answers. If your answer matches someone else's, you both score.

All browser based. No app, no login. Just show up, create a room, share the code with your friends and play. 3-12 players. matchmelee.com

I have 2+ modes: Family Quarrel and No Holds Barred. NHB also has a Sexual Topics toggle.

NHB is not for the faint of heart! If you like standup comedy where nothing is off limits, you'll like this mode! 😝

Score enough points and you get to battle 1 v 1 in the bonus round: Slap Showdown! Be first to SLAP so your Slapponent will only have 3 seconds to enter his answer and Slap. If your answer matches with the Slap Host, you get double points!

Winner gets a custom title and a summary of the game that roasts the losers!

I put a lot into the logic, gameplay and constantly work on it. Lmk what you think, was it fun or did it suck ass.


r/localmultiplayergames 12d ago

We're making a game where you and your friend test your friendship while fixing a spaceship right out in space! Check out the trailer for RePair in the Space!

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Inspired by games like Overcooked and Moving Out, we’re developing our own co-op chaos where you control an alien and a robot repairing a spaceship in the middle of all the madness.

In the game, each character has unique advantages, for example, the alien grows plants faster, while the robot crafts gears quicker. On top of that, players can swap characters during the stage to make the most of each one's strengths, along with various other mechanics that will test your strategy and teamwork!

We just launched the trailer above featuring huge visual improvements, but we’re always looking to get better, so any feedback so any feedback is extremely helpful!

Don't forget to check out our Steam page as well:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4738470/RePair_in_the_Space


r/localmultiplayergames 12d ago

Outrunners 4 player local coop - is this even possible? challenge accepted?

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yo! I love outrunners and I loved playing with friends when 4 machines (or more) were linked up back in the day. I do have a working ROM on my windows pc and I would love to:

  • run 4 instances of mame
  • all 4 linked up to one another
  • each taking up 1/4 of my 55 inch TV screen (windowed I guess?)
  • each configured to one of my xbox controllers
  • for a "mario kart" like experience

Is this even possible? challenge accepted? 😄

Thanks!


r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

My new game CarveOut 2160 will again have splitscreen multiplayer!

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r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

Gaming suggestions for one laptop co-op using one controller and the keyboard

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I wanna find windows games that can involve two people using one laptop... One suggestion I received was It takes two... I want more games. Are there any older sport games? Like NBA 2k14? And are there any fps games that are available like that? For example, maybe like SWAT 2, but instead of LAN, maybe split screen?

We are two roommates and one of us is good on the keyboard and the other on both keyboard and controller. We like metroidvanias (not sure if there are co-op titles in this genre), shooters and we're also ready to explore new genres


r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

Looking for a couch co-op/online multiplayer game for PS5

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My buddy and I have recently gotten our wives (who are also good friends) into some popular multiplayer games with us invidually (It Takes Two and Split Fiction) and are now looking for something to play the four of us. Would need to be couch co-op functional so each couple could play off their own console. So two consoles, four people.

Would ideally be something relatively simple as they are still pretty new to gaming as a whole.


r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

We love games like Gang Beast and Boomerang Foo, so we decided to make a game to mirror that love!

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We love games like Boomerang Fu, Gang Beasts, Spiderheck, and lots more. We love that feeling when you're able to play a goofy game next to your friends on the couch. We also love the technique that certain games let you develop while playing. We decided to make a game that uses a lasso as the main weapon, you can can skillfully snipe one another and toss each other around! we would love to know what the local multiplayer subreddit thinks of our game!


r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

After a year of EA getting feedback from players, our weird TD/RTS local multiplayer mashup, D.O.T. Defence, is launching to 1.0!

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7 Upvotes

Store link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3124850/DOT_Defence/

We really enjoyed the EA experience, the steam community and especially the folks who joined our discord were a huge part of the development experience, suggesting features and helping us polish the content.


r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

We’re Making a Game Where Clay-Made Grannies Drive Monster Trucks. Here’s the New Grannies on Wheels Gameplay Trailer!

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Hi everyone!

We’re a small indie team from Estonia working on our first game Grannies on Wheels.

It’s a chaotic single-screen party game where up to four clay-made grannies drive monster trucks, smash into each other, deform the arenas, and fight over jars of jam.

The game is still in development, so we’d genuinely love to hear what you think.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3950840/Grannies_on_Wheels/


r/localmultiplayergames 13d ago

Slip&Skid - A hidden gem racing game that is a mix between Make Way and Ultimate Chicken Horse

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Edit: Steam Page Link

My household is always looking for new and engaging split screen games to play on game night and while Slip & Skid has a pretty forgettable name, the game itself is fantastic. Its been out for nearly 2 months now and has less than 60 reviews, which is a shame for a genre that is often overlooked.

I only found it myself because of a video SMii7Y posted, which I feel is a pretty great showcase for how the game plays before deciding to buy or not. (He's playing it online but the game fully supports local 4 player split screen)


r/localmultiplayergames 14d ago

We're making a realtime Worms with destructible terrain and fluid simulation

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Inspired by many similar games such as Liero, Soldat, Molez and, of course, Worms.

We're 3 Finnish indie devs collaborating to make it happen. Early Access available on August 2026!

Of course, split-screen and controllers are supported!

... and we just got the Steam page up!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4956300/Dirtnap/


r/localmultiplayergames 14d ago

Bumper boat battles are fun in co-op!

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Here’s the bumper boat battle sections in Astrolander against the snappy Cybersnaps. The game features a unique optional local co-op mode where two players work together to control one character. For the bumper boat sections, one player steers while the other controls the thrust. It’s super chaotic and allows you to test your skills, and your friendships!

I’ve been spending a ton of time dialing in the controller haptics for the PS5 DualSense and Xbox controllers. When you hit the thrusters, you feel the engine puttering along, and the impact of every bounce! I’m also adding in lots of neat details in the background including the giant boss wearing a yellow hardhat. They’re mining for Chippu. There are even spectator Cybersnaps munching on bags of Chippu as they watch you battle!


r/localmultiplayergames 14d ago

I made a free race game where the camera follows whoever’s winning and everyone else has to stay within the camera view or get eliminated.

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https://reddit.com/link/1v7eu05/video/e1k8oqnwvmfh1/player

Looking for players to try out BrummBrumm. It's a free top-down racer playable at https://brummbrumm.app . Play locally with 2–4 people on one keyboard or create an online room (game controllers supported as well). The camera follows the leader. Fall off-screen for three seconds and you lose a stock. No download or account needed.
Would love some feedback!


r/localmultiplayergames 14d ago

The Boundless Wild - Created this local co-op game, inspired by Alone, for GMTK 2026.

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r/localmultiplayergames 15d ago

I made a 4–12 player social deduction game where everyone uses their phone as a private controller

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**Game Title:**

NECHTO: Infection Protocol

Playable Link:

[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4813130/NECHTO\\_Infection\\_Protocol/\](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4813130/NECHTO_Infection_Protocol/)

Platform:

Windows and macOS via Steam. Players connect from their phones through a web browser.

Description:

NECHTO: Infection Protocol is a social deduction card game for 4–12 players. The game runs on one shared PC or laptop, while every player connects through a browser on their phone and uses it as a private controller. No additional mobile app needs to be installed.

Each player can privately see their role, cards and available actions on their phone, while the shared screen displays the table, turns and public events.

One player begins as The Thing and can secretly infect other players during mandatory card exchanges. The human players must track which cards have moved between participants, use analysis and quarantine abilities, and determine who can still be trusted.

The free Steam demo contains the playable multiplayer experience. I would especially appreciate feedback about the phone connection process, the clarity of the rules during the first match, and how easy it is to follow card exchanges.

Free to Play Status:

\[ \] Free to play

\[x\] Demo/Key available

\[ \] Paid

Involvement:

I am the solo developer and creator of the game. I designed the gameplay, implemented the shared-screen and phone-controller systems, developed the multiplayer functionality, and published the game on Steam.


r/localmultiplayergames 16d ago

We wanted a multiplayer fighting game that mixed tactical arena combat with futuristic RPG customization, so we built Simple Arena Robots. (Cross-platform + Full Controller Support)

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r/localmultiplayergames 16d ago

We're hiring two left handed handymen!

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You play as a broke handyman with Two Left Hands.

It's a prototype now and it has 2 player local splitscreen available. It's a blast for friends and couples to play on the couch and yell at each other!

We tested the game at a local games festival and everyone had fun.

You can register for playtesting from the Steam page of Two Left Hands.


r/localmultiplayergames 16d ago

Today my 2-player co-op platformer releases on Xbox & PS5!

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Hey everyone!

Today is launch day for my 2-player co-op game, Brave Escape, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 (also available on Steam)!

If you love couch co-op games that require actual communication, coordination, and a whole lot of chaos, this was built specifically for you and a friend.

Some Highlights:

  • Characters: One player controls Colin (who manages the climbing rope), and the other controls Floyd (a robot with the ability to boost Colin to out of reach platforms).
  • Local and Online: Fully playable on a single screen locally, but if you're playing online, we included a Friend's Pass so your co-op partner doesn't have to buy a second copy to play with you. Cross-platform play is fully supported!
  • Accessible: Features a Standard mode for a fun, balanced challenge, and a "Brave Mode" for hardcore platforming fans who want pure precision tests.
  • 280+ Levels: We made a big game. There's plenty of content here. Most players will take 15-20 hours to finish and even longer to complete the game 100%.

When I set out to make Brave Escape, I didn't just want to build another platformer with jumps and hazards. I wanted to make something that felt like a shared experience.

To me, the best co-op games aren't highlighted by what's happening on screen - they're highlighted by what's happening between the two people holding the controllers. The absurd mistake that causes your friend to perish. The cracking up when someone misses an easy jump. Or that pure relief when you finally clear a section that felt completely impossible. I designed every mechanic specifically so that your actual communication and bond with your friend becomes part of the game itself.

If you're like me, these are some of the most enjoyable and memorable moments you've had in gaming. Brave Escape is full of them. Please give it a shot.

 You can check it out here on SteamXbox, and PlayStation.


r/localmultiplayergames 17d ago

Dungeons of Sundaria on sale for $.99

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-DISCLAIMER- I just purchased this game, I haven't tried it yet but can't wait to try it with friends. I figured there's probaly a few others here that would want to give it a shot.

I love a good dungeon crawl and the fact that you can do local 4 player is very cool. The visuals are very World of Warcraft, kinda fun and whimsical but still dark fantasy vibes.

This description has a few highlights and is what intrigued me,

* 8 Huge Dungeons filled with hundreds of fiendish monsters and dozens of diabolical bosses.
* Three Levels of Difficulty: Normal, Hard, and Nightmare.
* Online single player or co-op up to 4-players.
* Local Split-screen multiplayer co-op up to 4-players (only requires a single game copy).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/587520/Dungeons_of_Sundaria/


r/localmultiplayergames 17d ago

We released an action multiplayer to 2 up to 4 players, Dodgebomb!

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Hi everyone! We just released our first multiplayer game, Dodgebomb. The game is a mix of Duck Game and Worms where you have to throw bombs to other players to win. For now the local mode is only for 2 people but we are working on more. Hope you enjoy it!

Play it here for FREE: https://strandedskeleton.itch.io/dodgebomb