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It's getting closer to that time of year again, where temperatures dip and people need to snuggle up to keep warm. Or maybe that's just a good excuse to take time away from playing on multiple screens and have some quality time together IRL and in-game. With game companies moving further towards having to own multiple copies of the same game for people to play together, what gems are left that enable some local fun?
Steam Games (in no particular order):
Some of my absolute favorites from this list, that even non-gamers can enjoy, are Overcooked, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, Ultimate Chicken Horse and Tiny Brains.
OvercookedOvercooked is a game, not surprisingly, about cooking. You and your friends (2-4 players) take the position of chef at a restaurant, and must do everything in your power to see the dishes come out prepared and on time. Chop, carry, stew, and fry your way to victory by creating meals as they appear on your screen. It takes some practice to get into the swing of things, and every time you think you have a handle on the mechanics, you've beat the stage and have a whole new set of challenges to overcome. This game is local co-op only, so get snuggled up, and then prepare to beat a hasty retreat as you drop yet another dish into the freezing waters on an ice level.
Lovers in a Dangerous SpacetimeLovers in a Dangerous Spacetime? What's that? Oh no! The forces of Anti-Love have attacked, and are threatening to take over the universe! Quick, into the Space Ship! It's up to you (and your friends) to show the universe that the forces of love won't go down so easily! This is an awesome 2-4 player couch co-op game that has a lot of flexibility in terms of how it is played. If you have someone you want to play a game with who maybe isn't super awesome at games, there are "jobs" on the spaceship that are simple, yet satisfying, to play. Shooting down colourful enemies, protecting the ship with a giant movable shield, or piloting the ship itself, every part of the ship serves an important purpose. The levels are randomly generated, so even if one person has played before, it's always going to be a new adventure for everyone.
Sit tight, lean back, and enjoy the ride as you rescue Space Bunnies in the name of love! Ultimate Chicken HorseA return back to platforming, Ultimate Chicken Horse's premise is simple: get to the end of the level. What makes the game more interesting and difficult is that each player gets to place various parts and machinery to create a "path". How difficult the path becomes is entirely up to the players. You can have a nice, gentle journey with stairs and wooden blocks, or introduce cannons, crossbows, rotating saws, to try and trip up the other players in the game. Oh, and as an added incentive to not take the nice route, the only way to get points is if not everyone completes the stage; otherwise, it's too easy and no points will be awarded. There are a bunch of animals to play as, a ton of levels to enjoy, and can be played with 2-4 players locally or online.
Note: this game functions a lot better with a controller. It has a similar dash/jump, where your jump is increased if you're dashing, as the Mario games, and it's pretty difficult to get used to when using a keyboard. Tiny BrainsEscape the lab of a mad scientist with your animal buddies as you traverse a giant maze of a room until you can escape to freedom. Combine powers with your furry friends, as each puzzle can be solved in multiple ways based on how you choose to combine your powers. A couch co-op exclusive with a Portal/Tim Burton vibe, the game can be completed with 2-4 players each controlling either an individual animal or swapping between them as needed. The levels are varied, from solving puzzles, to platforming, to defeating hordes of enemies. It's probably one of the shorter games on this list, coming in at 2-4 hours, but it's a wild ride with a fun story and memorable characters. If you want more of a challenge, there are leader boards for each level based on completion time!
Grab your favorite blanket, hook up your PC to your TV, and get settled in for night of old school gaming fun.
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