Fallen City Brawl Launches on Consoles With Two-Player Local Co-op

Fallen City Brawl launched digitally on October 28, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. An Xbox PC version is also available. The beat ’em up previously launched through Steam and GOG in August 2025.

The seven-stage campaign supports two-player simultaneous local co-op. Players can select from four characters and fight using combos, counters, weapons, special moves and screen-clearing RIOT attacks. Physical Switch and PS5 editions are expected to ship in November.

Local players: 1–2
Co-op format: Simultaneous one-system local co-op
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Console release: October 28, 2026
Physical editions: Switch and PS5, expected November 2026

Sources: Eastasiasoft launch announcement · Official game page

Ailuri Brings Two-Player Drop-In Co-op to Nintendo Switch

Ailuri launched digitally for Nintendo Switch on October 28, 2026. The Switch version is compatible with Switch 2 and supports two players together on one console.

The hand-drawn platformer includes 30 levels with endangered animals to rescue. A second player can join through drop-in local co-op. The game was previously released for PC in February 2025.

• Players: 1–2

• Format: Simultaneous drop-in local co-op

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 compatibility, Windows and macOS

• Switch release: October 28, 2026

Sources: Nintendo eShop · Vivink Studios · Steam

Official trailer: Watch on YouTube

Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch Launches With GameShare and a Free Friend’s Pass

Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch launched for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. The asymmetric horror game is designed exclusively for two players using different screens and perspectives.

One player enters the House in first person to search for clues and avoid the Gloam. The other player monitors cameras, studies documents and uses tactical tools to guide them.

The game is intended for two people to play together in the same room, but it is not single-console couch co-op. Each player uses a separate Nintendo Switch system and screen, connecting through GameShare or a local network. Online play is also supported.

• Players: 2

• Format: Simultaneous asymmetric co-op across two systems and screens

• Local options: GameShare or local network

• Online play: Supported

• Main game platform: Nintendo Switch 2

• Second player: Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2

• Ownership: One full copy is required; player two can use the free Friend’s Pass

• Released: October 22, 2026

Sources: Nintendo Store · Official launch announcement · Friend’s Pass · Q-Games

Three New Couch Co-op Demos Are Available on PC

Three upcoming couch co-op games now have free playable demos on PC.

Haunted Paws

Haunted Paws released its Steam demo on October 8, 2026. Two players control customizable puppies investigating a haunted mansion, solving puzzles and fighting creatures together. The demo supports local co-op and online play through a Friend’s Pass.

• Players: Two

• Format: Local co-op

• Demo: Steam, released October 8

Hela: of Mice & Magic

Hela: of Mice & Magic released its demo on October 8 through Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The self-contained adventure supports two-player local split-screen. Online co-op is not included in the demo. The full game launches December 1, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

• Players: Two

• Format: Local split-screen

• Demo: PC, released October 8

PixelJunk Monsters 3

PixelJunk Monsters 3 released its first playable demo on October 19. The tower-defense game supports up to two players locally or online. The PC demo is available during Steam Next Fest through October 26.

• Players: One or two

• Format: Local co-op

• Demo: Steam, October 19 to 26

Sources: Haunted Paws · Hela · PixelJunk Monsters 3 · Q-Games announcement

Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest Adds Three-Player Couch Co-op

Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest received a free update on October 12, 2026, adding simultaneous shared-screen couch co-op for up to three players. One player controls Twinsen while two others join as companions in the main adventure.

Companions can choose from 40 characters, including Zoé, Luna, Baldino and the original 1994 versions of Twinsen and Zoé. Each player has their own controller, health bar, Magic Ball and aiming option. The shared camera pulls back to keep everyone visible, while companions automatically catch up when changing rooms.

• Players: 1–3

• Format: Simultaneous shared-screen couch co-op

• Platforms: Windows PC and Apple Silicon Mac via Steam

• Availability: Free Update 1.2, released October 12, 2026

• Additional support: Steam Remote Play Together

Sources: Update 1.2 announcement · Steam

One More Plate Sets November 10 Release Date

One More Plate! launches on PC via Steam on November 10, 2026. The physics-based feed-em-up can be played solo or by two players in local same-screen co-op. Steam Remote Play Together lets a remote partner join using one copy.

Players catch, balance, and throw food with unconventional plates to fill changing orders from Glutton Monsters. The campaign supports solo and co-op play, while a versus mode is also included. An updated demo is available now on Steam.

• Players: 1–2

• Format: Local same-screen co-op, Steam Remote Play Together

• Platform: PC via Steam

• Release date: November 10, 2026

• Modes: Campaign and versus

Sources: Release announcement · Steam

Shrek 2 Remastered Listing Reveals Four-Player Couch Co-op

A Microsoft Store listing for Shrek 2 Remastered appeared on October 16, 2026, before being removed. The listing names Aspyr as developer and confirms up to four-player couch co-op, online multiplayer, and mixed local and online play.

The remaster rebuilds the 2004 action-adventure game with improved textures, an updated interface, 4K resolution, new cutscenes, Photo Mode, and Cheat Mode. Players can swap heroes during combat, boss fights, and environmental puzzles. An official announcement and release date have not been posted yet.

• Players: 1–4

• Format: Couch co-op, online co-op, mixed local and online

• Confirmed platform: Xbox Series X|S

• Release date: Not announced

Sources: Microsoft Store listing details via Gematsu · Original Microsoft Store page

A Webbing Journey Adds Four-Player Couch Co-op

A Webbing Journey added local co-op on October 16, 2026. Up to four players can play together in split-screen throughout the currently available story and sandbox modes.

The game is available in Early Access on PC through Steam. Co-op currently works locally, with Steam Remote Play Together available for remote sessions. Native online co-op has not been confirmed.

• Players: 1–4

• Format: Local split-screen

• Platform: PC via Steam

• Modes: Story and sandbox

Sources: Developer announcement · Steam