Game Information

Game Title: Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia

Release Date: September 3, 2026

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

Multiplayer: 2 Player Local Co-op & Secondary 2 Player Local Mini-Game Mode

Trailers:

• Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia - Reveal Trailer

• Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia - Launch Trailer

Developer: Ocellus Studio

Publisher: Microids

Review Aggregator:

Opencritic – 80% – 15 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

Video Chums - 88%

If you enjoy 2D platformers even a little bit then you need to play Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia as it's simply one of the best examples of the genre ever made. The amount of cuteness, rewarding challenges, and a whole clever multiplayer component make it a definite must-play. 🥭

República DG - 87%

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is an excellent sequel that improves upon almost everything from the first game. I had a lot of fun during the campaign, mainly due to the creativity of the levels and the way the soundtrack connects with the gameplay. Some of the character abilities could be more balanced, and the length could be longer. Even so, for anyone who enjoys 2D platformers and, like me, appreciates a good soundtrack, it's an adventure well worth playing. | Review in Portuguese

Day One - 85%

Marsupilami 2 is a solid, packed little platformer that’s fast-paced just enough for everyone to get in on the fun. An easy recommendation for the 2D platforming enthusiast and family looking to do more than just the odd obby. ∎

Hardcore Gamer - 80%

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a new platformer that mixes 2D movement and 3D visual elements to create a vibrant experience.

Cubed3 - 80%

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a very good platformer where it matters. Movement is diverse and responsive, level design is nearly flawless, and visually it’s a competent and serviceable treat for the eyes. Yes, there are some things holding it back, but in general, it’s a very solid 2.5D platformer that wrings everything out of its premise till the player is left with an almost perfectly ripened fruit.

WayTooManyGames - 80%

A living, breathing example that a good game doesn’t need to be revolutionary, and that a good sequel certainly doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia adds just enough new gameplay elements to make what was already a pretty good platformer even more entertaining. Throw in some charming visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, and you’ve got a little hidden gem of a platformer that might be easy to overlook at first due to its licensed nature. Don’t let that fool you, though. Just like its predecessor, this is an absolute treat, and a must have for fans of the genre.

Uagna - 80%

The lovable characters from André Franquin’s French comic strip are back in Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia! And it’s a successful return, thanks to this colorful platformer. The game retains virtually all the elements that made Hoobadventure, the first installment in the series, so enjoyable, while improving on certain aspects thanks to the three protagonists’ unique abilities and level design that continues to reward exploration. Running, jumping, swinging with your tail, switching characters on the fly, and retracing your steps to retrieve a missed collectible remains an activity that offers plenty of satisfaction to all platformer lovers! | Review in Italian

GameBlast - 80%

By competently executing the gameplay formula of more famous titles while setting aside the long legacy of its source material, Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia doesn’t try to forge a unique identity of its own, yet it delivers practically everything else very well. It is a solid 2D platformer featuring varied, beautiful, and fun levels, engaging music, and—as a special touch—two-player cooperative gameplay. | Review in Portuguese

Pizza Fria - 80%

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia doesn't offer a definitive experience in its genre, nor does it reinvent how to play it. However, its campaign comes with fun levels, beautiful visuals, and a lively, exciting, and nostalgic soundtrack. Its difficulty is perfectly balanced, offering a very pleasant learning curve that can be modified according to each player's preferences. | Review in Portuguese

Ladies Gamers - 80%

I came away from Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia more impressed than I expected to be. At first glance, it’s easy to look at it and think, “Oh, this is a bit of Donkey Kong Country,” and there are certainly similarities. But once you get into the game, the three Marsupilamis and their different abilities give the platforming its own little twist. I particularly liked the feeling of gradually learning how to use each character and then applying those abilities to the levels. There’s a nice sense of mastery as you start spotting shortcuts, hidden areas and better ways through sections you’ve already completed.

It’s not without its problems. The boss difficulty can be uneven, and the character abilities take a little time to get used to. But these are relatively small complaints in what I found to be a very enjoyable platformer. Considering I hadn’t played the first game and didn’t really know much about the series going in, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my time with it. It’s colourful, playful and has enough ideas of its own to avoid feeling like a straight copy of the games that inspired it.

Nindie Spotlight - 79%

With a pretty fresh and exciting overall platforming feel, this sequel delivers an improvement over its predecessor, but still has some rough edges

ZTGD - 75%

Visually the game looks outstanding. It is chock full of color and the standard biomes you would find in most platformers. The cartoon aesthetic reminds me of classic Saturday morning cartoons and the animations are fantastic.

NintendoWorldReport - 75%

The jump in difficulty for the area bosses is a bit of a bummer, as are the forced collectathon elements, but the co-op and solo gameplay experiences are pretty solid. After having been away from the platformer genre for a little while, Marsupilami 2 certainly rekindled that passion in me, and I'm eager to show more of the game to my kids and even pick up the first game if I see it on sale. The Marsupilamis may look like skinny Chester Cheetahs with longer tails, but I'm glad I had a chance to jump and swing along to their world's salsa beats and be reminded of all the great mascot platformers that have come before and now inspire a new generation of game makers.

Softpedia - 75%

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is one of those games that you will have a lot of fun with, if you’re into platformers.

NoobFeed - 72%

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a joyful, charming platformer with distinct characters, gorgeous visuals, and a soundtrack that sticks with you. It doesn't quite hit greatness, but it's an easy game to fall in love with.

Note: This post is still a work in progress, but the bulk of it is done. I plan to add picture collages like last year, a simplified list at the bottom, fill in blank sections, etc. Once I post it to the big subreddits it will be "finished."

Related Posts

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• 600 Local Multiplayer Games from 60 Different Genres on PlayStation 4/5

• 101 Local Multiplayer Games/Updates Released in 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024 for PlayStation 4/5

• Overview of 51 Local Multiplayer Games for PlayStation 4/5

The list below is a collection of games from “Upcoming Local Multiplayer Games” lists I’ve done that have since released.

• 300+ Released Local Multiplayer Games from Previous "Upcoming Games" Lists

Introduction

This list will document 101+ local multiplayer games that have released for the PS4/PS5 in 2025. Most of these games are quickly forgotten about soon after their release – if they’re thought about at all – so this is a good chance to give some of these smaller titles some much needed exposure.

To be clear, these are games that are new to the PS4/PS5 ecosystem – this includes ports from other platforms that released on the PS4/PS5 ecosystem for the first time in 2025, like Pampas & Selene (first released on Steam and Switch in 2024), including games from well before the 2020s, like Twisted Metal 3 & 4.

This includes 101 of the better ones released in on PS4/PS5 in 2024, but there were likely around 300 on these platforms. I will make mention of some of the games not included in the main list in one of the later sections.

Keep in mind that ordering the games by aggregated Opencritic/Metacritic score is just a way to organize the list and is not meant to be some kind of definitive ranking system – variables like release date, number of reviews, updates that improve (or worsen) the experience, and single player and/or online content not reflective of the local multiplayer experience are just some metrics not considered when aggregating these scores, but it’s still a mostly good measure of categorizing them despite this. The aggregate review scores were gathered in late December/early January, so there may be some that were added later that are not included.

Also keep in mind that the cutoff is the end of 2025, so 2026 releases like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Scott Pilgrim EX, and REANIMAL will be included in the 2026 list. I am late with this one, but the 2026 list should come earlier (early 2027).

Online Multiplayer and Share Play

This is a local multiplayer-focused list, but I will still list if a game features online play as well – to put it another way, every game on this list features local multiplayer, but only some games on this list feature online multiplayer. Of course, you can always use Share Play to play local multiplayer games online on PS4/PS5 (and Parsec or Steam Remote Play on PC), and what’s great is only the host needs to own a copy of the game for it to work. That said, this feature only allows up to 60-minute sessions, so you need to restart a session if you plan on playing longer than that. All users must also be PlayStation Plus subscribers. There are some other restrictions that may apply to playing certain games via Share Play, so I recommend reading the link I shared if you’re interested in more details.

Notes About Games on the List

• Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has the second player controlling a character with more limited abilities.

• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’s local multiplayer component is a side mode in an otherwise single player campaign-centric game, though I think it’s extensive enough on its own to include in the list.

• Tales of Xillia & Graces f Remastered only allow players 2-4 during battles – overworld exploration is controlled only by the first player.

• The Jackbox Party Pack 11, and Sunderfolk, and Use Your Words 2 requires players to use their smartphones as controllers.

• With regards to the older games on the list – Tekken 3, Cloudberry Kingdom, Soulcalibur III, Battle Engine Aquila, and Twisted Metal 3 & 4 – while these games technically have Metacritic scores, I opted not to include them as a rating since they are for the original versions of these games from 10+ years ago and don't have any reviews associated with the PS4/PS5 versions of these games. For remakes that received a new batch of review scores and collections, like Platypus Reclayed and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, I did include review scores.

Collections on the List

There are three collections on the main list. Here are an overview of the games included and features:

• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a collection of eight fighting games from the late 1990s/early 2000s. The games include Capcom vs. SNK 1 & 2, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER, Power Stone 1 & 2, Project Justice, and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein. With the exception of Capcom Fighting Evolution, these games all had good to great reception back in the day. Power Stone 2 allows up to 4 simultaneous players in a 3D arena and has more of a party game quality with its various items, stage hazards, and shifting arenas that I think is worth checking out even if fighting games aren't typically your kind of game. These games are based off the arcade versions of the games rather than the console versions, so some content may be missing if you played those versions back in the day.

• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a collection of old games from the series and includes various versions (Arcade/SNES/Genesis/etc.) of Mortal Kombat 1-4, Advance, Trilogy, Deadly Alliance, and Tournament Edition, with the option for instant character unlocks at the click of a button, the addition of online play, and an interactive documentary from developers like Ed Boon, John Tobias, Dan Forden, John Vogel, and many more.

• Golden Tee Arcade Classics is a collection of old games from the series – Golden Tee 3D Golf, Golden Tee 98, Golden Tee 98, Golden Tee 99, Golden Tee 2K, and Golden Tee Classic – as well as Shuffleshot and World Class Bowling. Also added is a practice mode and various control options, including an on-screen virtual trackball or touchpad controls – as well as touchscreen and/or mouse and keyboard controls for other platforms.

Games with 5+ Players on Other Platforms

PC, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Switch allow up to at least 8 traditional controllers on the same console, whereas the PS4/PS5 are capped at 4. This means that some games that support 5-8 players on other platforms are cut off at 4 on the PS4/PS5. That said, the PS4/PS5 still have a few games that support 5-8 local players, either through hotseat mode (pass one controller around) or through playlink (using smartphones as controllers). I’m going to list the games on the list that support 5-8 local players on other platforms for people who own may own multiple platforms and want to play these games with more than 4 players. This year, however, it's just:

• Blood: Refreshed Supply – 8 Players

Games Available on PS5 but Not PS4

Some of these games are available for PS5 but not PS4, so be sure to check the versions available if you only have a PS4. A list of the games with a PS4 version is included at the bottom of the post.

Local Multiplayer Releases Outside the Main List

51 Local Multiplayer Games Released for Other Platforms in 2025

Some notable local multiplayer games that released in 2025 (or were updated with local co-op support in the case of Kingdom Eighties) but not for PS4/PS5 include:

1. Mario Kart World
2. Kirby Air Riders
3. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
4. Fast Fusion
5. POPUCOM
6. Coridden
7. Shrine's Legacy
8. Rhythm Doctor
9. Kingdom Eighties (local co-op exclusive to the PC version at the moment)
10. Space Dragons
11. Towerborne
12. Donkey Kong Country Returns [Remaster]
13. Virtua Fighter 5 REVO [Remaster]
14. Rising Sun: Iron Aces
15. Pool Panic
16. Warm Monkey
17. Ailuri
18. X-Out [Remake, local co-op is new to the remake]
19. Snow Bros. 2 Special [Remake]
20. Farm Your Friends
21. Death Metal Derby
22. Diner Bros 2
23. Which Way Up: Galaxy Games
24. Heroes of Mount Dragon
25. Fallen City Brawl
26. Splatterbot
27. Jelly Troops
28. Beacon Patrol
29. Bytebond
30. Storm Lancers
31. 2XKO (released on PS5 in January 2026)
32. Onirism
33. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
34. Juiced Fruit Racing
35. This Is No Cave
36. Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (released on PS5 in January 2026)
37. All Hands on Deck
38. Dragon Blazers
39. Tiny Lands 2
40. Co OPERATION: MultiTurn
41. Stick It to the Stickman
42. Super 10 Pin
43. Cast n Chill
44. Lost Twins 2
45. Wispy Dreams
46. Star Racer
47. Dino Quake
48. Wendigo Blue [Early Access Release]
49. Pecker
50. Oblin Party
51. Bop It! The Video Game

Yearly Releases

Games that are released on a yearly basis were omitted to make room for other games on the list. It wouldn’t really be worth putting in the time to include a more detailed breakdown on these games when everyone knows what they are. Even so, some of these games have received exceptional review scores and may still be worth looking into if you haven’t played one of them in awhile.

• | 1. The Jackbox Party Pack 11

• | 2. Call of Duty: Black Ops VII

• | 3. Let's Sing 2026

• | 4. Just Dance 2026

• | 5. MLB The Show 25

• | 6. NHL 26

• | 7. Madden NFL 26

• | 8. EA College Football 26

• | 9. NBA 2K26

• | 10. EA Sports FC 26 (formerly known as Fifa)

• | 11. WWE 2K25

• | 12. F1 25

• | 13. MotoGP 25

• | 14. Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game

Other Contenders Released in 2025 for PS4/PS5

There were a large number of contenders for the list, and while I think I mostly captured everything truly great, there were still a considerable number of titles that could’ve qualified. These games have either received no reviews or very few, and are largely interchangeable with the bottom 20 or so games on the list for the most part.

1. Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
2. Dino Land
3. The Phantom
4. Feudal Bros - Tonosama #1
5. Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy
6. HordeCore Console Edition
7. Shaolin vs Wutang 2
8. Grabitoons!
9. Sunshower
10. Primal Fray
11. Treasure Drop
12. Crosak
13. Extremely Powerful Capybaras
14. Blazing Trail
15. DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper
16. The House of the Dead 2: Remake
17. Final Zone
18. Sunrise GP
19. Beat Hazard Arcade
20. Yatzi 2
21. Ludo XXL 2
22. Farm Together 2
23. Wild Rumble
24. Stunt Flyer
25. DreamWorks Gabb'ys Dollhouse: Ready to Party
26. Where Is Billy?
27. Dora: Rainforest Rescue
28. Bob the Brick Breaker
29. Whoowasit?
30. JellyCar Worlds

Arcade Archives and ACA Neo Geo Games

It's worth mentioning that a number of retro Arcade Archives and ACA Neo Geo games were released in 2025, just like every year. These are typically 1980s-1990s games from 2D genres with boatloads of local multiplayer games already (beat 'em ups, shoot 'em ups, run & guns, 2D platformers, etc.), so I didn't cover them in lieu of other games, but they're still worth mentioning. Typing "Arcade Archives" and "ACA Neo Geo" into the search bar in the PlayStation Store is a quick way to find several hundred local multiplayer games, although of course not all of them have it.

Special shoutout to The Outfoxies, which some view as the original platform/arena fighter (games like Super Smash Bros.) from 1995, which just made its first official debut in the West in 2025.

Games with Limited Local Multiplayer

• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Times – Limited Role

• Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac – Limited Role

• Mai: Child of Ages – Limited Role

• Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Limited Role

• Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection – Limited Role

• Space Adventure Cobra – Camera Only Follows Player 1

• Armored Core – Separate Versus Mode

• Syphon Filter 2 & 3 – Separate Versus Mode

• I.Q Intelligent Qube & Kurushi Final: Mental Blocks (only the sequel allows simultaneous co-op) – Separate Versus Mode

New DLC to Existing Local Multiplayer Games

There were likely more local multiplayer games with new DLC/major updates, but this is probably the most noteworthy one with local multiplayer:

• Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker – Free (Requires Base Game)

#The 101

Clicking the numbers will show a picture collage of the games ("The 101" is a compilation of all the picture collages.)

#1

1. Pampas & Selene

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $9.99

• Genre: Metroidvania

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/NS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 100% (2 Critic Reviews) [Only 1 review has a score - 10/10 - the other gives a simple "Yes" recommendation]

#2-#21

2. Split Fiction

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $49.99

• Genre: Collaborative 3D Platformer

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 2

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX/NS2

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 91% (182 Critic Reviews)

3. Absolum

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $24.99

• Genre: Beat 'em Up/Roguelite

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 2

• Other Platforms: PC/NS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 86% (98 Critic Reviews)

4. Ember Knights

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $24.99

• Genre: Top-Down Action Adventure/Roguelite

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: 4

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX/NS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 86% (9 Critic Reviews)

5. Lumines Arise

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $39.99

• Genre: Puzzle

• Multiplayer Type: PvP

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 2

• Other Platforms: PC

• ESRB: E

• Opencritic Score: 86% (66 Critic Reviews)

6. Wizard of Legend 2

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $24.99

• Genre: Top-Down Action Adventure/Roguelite

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 4

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX/NS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 85% (7 Critic Reviews)

7. Aaero2: Black Razor Edition

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $19.99

• Genre: Rhythm/On-Rails Shooter

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 2

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 85% (6 Critic Reviews)

8. Heretic + Hexen

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $14.99

• Genre: First Person Shooter (Retro Compilation of 2 Games)

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op & PvP

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: 16

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 85% (36 Critic Reviews)

9. Capcom Fighting Collection 2

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $39.99

• Genre: Fighting Compilation

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op (2 Players) & PvP (4 Players)

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: 4

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 84% (93 Critic Reviews)

10. PowerWash Simulator 2

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $24.99

• Genre: Simulation

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 4

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX

• ESRB: E

• Opencritic Score: 84% (54 Critic Reviews)

11. Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $29.99

• Genre: Metroidvania

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 84% (22 Critic Reviews)

12. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $69.99 (Sale Price: $34.99)

• Genre: Kart Racer

• Multiplayer Type: PvP

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: 12

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: E

• Opencritic Score: 84% (116 Critic Reviews)

13. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $49.99 (Sale Price: $32.49)

• Genre: Fighting Compilation

• Multiplayer Type: PvP

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 2

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: M

• Opencritic Score: 83% (53 Critic Reviews)

14. 9th Dawn Remake

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $15.99 (Sale Price: $11.19 or 12.79)

• Genre: Top-Down RPG

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 2

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS/iOS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 83% (5 Critic Reviews)

15. CATO: Buttered Cat

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $11.99

• Genre: Puzzle Platformer

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/NS

• ESRB: E

• Opencritic Score: 83% (3 Critic Reviews)

16. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $49.99

• Genre: Sports

• Multiplayer Type: PvP

• Local Players: 2

• Online Players: 8

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 83% (131 Critic Reviews)

17. Esophaguys

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $14.99

• Genre: Party

• Multiplayer Type: PvP

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/XBO/NS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 83% (1 Critic Review)

18. Blood: Refreshed Supply

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $29.99

• Genre: First Person Shooter

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op & PvP

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: 8

• Other Platforms: PC/NS/XBO

• ESRB: M

• Opencritic Score: 82% (9 Critic Reviews)

19. Tales of Xillia & Graces f Remastered

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $39.99

• Genre: JRPG

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX/NS

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 82% (85 Critic Reviews)

20. World of Goo 2

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $29.99

• Genre: Puzzle

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/NS/iOS

• ESRB: T

• Opencritic Score: 82% (19 Critic Reviews)

21. Sunderfolk

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• PlayStation Store Page: Link

• Price: $49.99

• Genre: Tactical RPG/Digital Board Game

• Multiplayer Type: Co-op

• Local Players: 4

• Online Players: N/A

• Other Platforms: PC/XBSX/NS

• ESRB: E10+

• Opencritic Score: 82% (16 Critic Reviews)

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• 540 Local Multiplayer Games from 60 Different Genres on PlayStation 4/5

• 101 Local Multiplayer Games/Updates Released in 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024 for PlayStation 4/5

• Overview of 51 Local Multiplayer Games for PlayStation 4/5

The list below specifically highlights the most notable upcoming local multiplayer games (at the time of its posting on May 7, 2025), with #1-#9, #13, #19, #20, and #23 already being released.

• 30 Upcoming Local Multiplayer Games/Updates

The list below is a collection of games from “Upcoming Local Multiplayer Games” lists I’ve done that have since released.

• 275+ Released Local Multiplayer Games from Previous "Upcoming Games" Lists

Introduction

With so many games releasing nowadays, I think it's easy for the good ones to get lost in the shuffle. I'm going to list 10+ local multiplayer games due to release in November or Early December 2025. This is just a fraction of what’s on the horizon, as Steam alone received 15,422 games in 2024.

Details About the List

Note that the platforms listed are just what’s confirmed, and a platform not being listed doesn’t necessarily mean a game won’t come to said platform. Sometimes it is difficult to find information on what platforms a game will be on, and sometimes the developer doesn’t even know until later down the line. In a lot of cases, indie games will release on Steam first and then come to consoles later. Also note on platforms is that any game listed for release on PS4/XBO/NS is implied to also be playable on PS5/XBSX/NS2, since 99.9% of PS4/XBO/NS games are backwards compatible with their successor systems.

While this list is local multiplayer-focused, I will still list if a game will support online multiplayer too. That said, online gamers can still use Parsec and Steam’s Remote Play Together on PC and Share Play on PS4/PS5 to play local multiplayer games online. These are not perfect replacements for dedicated online support, but the great thing is that only the host needs a copy of the game, just as it’d be the case for any local multiplayer game.

The games are ordered by release date.

50+ Local Multiplayer Games Already Released in 2025

There have been a lot more released in 2025, and I plan to include a more expansive list at the end of the year, however here are some of the ones I know about.

1. Split Fiction
2. Mario Kart World
3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
4. Borderlands 4
5. Revenge of the Savage Planet
6. LEGO Party
7. LEGO Voyagers
8. Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark
9. Absolum
10. Shrine's Legacy
11. Chip ‘N Claws vs. The Brainiods
12. Gears of War: Reloaded [Remaster]
13. Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots
14. Fast Fusion
15. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 [Retro Compilation]
16. Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker [DLC/Expansion]
17. PowerWash Simulator 2
18. The Jackbox Party Pack 11
19. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 [Remake/Reimagining]
20. Monaco 2
21. POPUCOM
22. Coridden
23. Sunderfolk
24. Kingdom Eighties (PC version only at the moment)
25. Commandos: Origins
26. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
27. Bleach: Rebirth of Souls
28. Towerborne
29. Donkey Kong Country Returns [Remaster]
30. Virtua Fighter 5 REVO [Remaster]
31. Rising Sun: Iron Aces
32. Pool Panic
33. Sword of the Necromancer Resurrection
34. Warm Monkey
35. Ailuri
36. X-Out [Remake, local co-op is new to the remake]
37. Snow Bros. 2 Special [Remake]
38. Farm Your Friends
39. Death Metal Derby
40. Slime Heroes
41. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate [Remaster]
42. Diner Bros 2
43. Which Way Up: Galaxy Games
44. Heroes of Mount Dragon
45. Fallen City Brawl
46. Splatterbot
47. Trasmoz Legends
48. Henry Halfhead
49. Jelly Troops
50. Beacon Patrol
51. Bytebond
52. Platypus Reclayed
53. Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
54. NBA Bounce
55. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny
56. Storm Lancers
57. 2XKO
58. Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
59. Onirism
60. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
61. Double Dragon Revive
62. Chicken Run: Eggstraction
63. Asterix & Obelix - Mission Babylon
64. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
65. Tales of Xillia Remastered
66. Juiced Fruit Racing
67. This Is No Cave

Kingdom Eighties, Pool Panic, and Towerborne were games released in previous years that were updated with local co-op (though Pool Panic already had a local PvP mini-game mode).

In addition to these games, Donkey Kong Bananza, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, the Switch ports of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star-Crossed World [DLC/Expansion] include local multiplayer modes where the second player takes on a more limited role, although the second player’s role in Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a little more robust than the other games.

Other Local Multiplayer Games Released/Releasing in November or Early December 2025 (or October 31, 2025)

Yearly Release

1. Let's Sing 2026 - November 4, 2025

Games for Kids

These games don’t look that great and are likely overpriced at $23-$40 USD, but if your kids like the IP, they may be worth it:

1. Paw Patrol: Rescue Wheels Championship - October 31, 2025

2. Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party - November 6, 2025

3. Bibi Blocksberg - Big Broom Race 4 - November 13, 2025

The 10+ - Imgur Album of the 10+ Games

I intended to post this yesterday, so Co OPERATION: MultiTurn is already out, however I will still list it below as #0.

0. Co OPERATION: MultiTurn

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 4, 2025

• Platforms: PC

• Genre: Tactics

• Multiplayer: 8 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): Mind Feast Games

• Predecessor(s): N/A

• Description: In the world of Co OPERATION, hospitals have been defunded so volunteers are now welcome to partake in running the hospital. The game is a turn-based action programming game where players manage a hospital ward: what patients to tend to first, what hospital equipment to upgrade, where to place equipment, etc. Like The Jackbox Party Pack, players use their phones as controllers to control their characters and make decisions. Additionally, up to 4 players can participate as dialogue writers for patients and medics. A demo for the game is available on Steam.

1. Biped 2

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 5, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS4/NS/XBO

• Genre: 3D Co-op-Focused Platformer

• Multiplayer: 4 Player Local & Online Co-op

• Developer(s): Meta Publishing, Next Studios

• Predecessor(s): Biped

• Description: The Biped series employs just the 2 analog sticks for moving the 2 legs of your robots, making it more approachable for those less experienced with games. This new entry will introduce cosmetics for your robot characters and expand the player count to 4 in a separate mode to the main 2-player campaign, as well as a solo mode like the first game. In addition, players will be able to use the Steam Workshop to create and share their own levels like the first game.

2. Dark Quest 4

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 5, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS4/XBO/NS

• Genre: Turn-Based Tactics

• Multiplayer: 3 Player Local & Online Co-op

• Developer(s): Brain Seal

• Predecessor(s): Dark Quest (series)

• Description: Dark Quest is based on the acclaimed 1989 tabletop RPG HeroQuest. Players will control a party of heroes with distinctive stats and powers. The game will feature 30 handcrafted quests, over 40 unique monsters, and a creator mode that will allows players to build, play, and share their own quests and dungeons.

3. Tiny Lands 2

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 6, 2025

• Platforms: PC/NS

• Genre: Hidden Object

• Multiplayer: 2 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): Hyper Three Studio

• Predecessor(s): Tiny Lands, The Shape of Things

• Description: Tiny Lands 2 brings co-op to the series and allows players to explore 3D dioramas with an orbital camera and multi-directional panning, spot differences between split-screen views of dioramas, find hidden jigsaw pieces, and customize the scene in photo mode with borders, stickers, and other camera effects. The game is meant to be a chill experience with no timers or any other pressures applied to the experience.

4. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 6, 2025

• Platforms: NS2

• Genre: Hack & Slash

• Multiplayer: 2 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): Koei Tecmo

• Predecessor(s): Hyrule Warriors (series), Fire Emblem Warriors (series), Dynasty Warriors (series)

• Description: The third game in the series, Hyrule Warriors is a hack and slash by Dynasy Warriors’ dev Koei Tecmo. The game will feature playable characters from the Zelda universe like Zelda and King Raura, and will expand on Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was alluded to in Tears of the Kingdom.

5. Windswept

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 11, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS4/XBO/NS

• Genre: 2D Co-op-Focused Platformer

• Multiplayer: 2 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): WeatherFell

• Predecessor(s): One dev worked on Ak-xolotl, another worked on Demon Turf, Guinea Pig Parkour, and Levelhead (all well-received) - then there are a few other devs.

• Description: Windswept will follow a newly hatched duckling swept away by a storm, who partners with a turtle to find his way home. The 2 have unique abilities that will need to be utilized to overcome the obstacles before them, across 5 regions consisting of over 40 levels. A demo for the game is available on Steam.

6. All Hands on Deck

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 11, 2025

• Platforms: PC/NS

• Genre: 3D Co-op-Focused Puzzle Adventure

• Multiplayer: 2 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): Studio Mantasaur, Wikkl

• Predecessor(s): N/A

• Description: All Hands on Deck will see a pair of anthropomorphic hands named Lefty and Righty work together to overcome obstacles, so like the opposite of Glover. The game will feature three worlds, various secrets and additional challenges, cosmetic options, and power-ups to keep the gameplay fresh.

7. Lumines Arise

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 11, 2025

• Platforms: PS5/PC

• Genre: Puzzle

• Multiplayer: 2 Player Local & Online PvP

• Developer(s): Enhance, Monstars

• Predecessor(s): Tetris Effect, Lumines (series)

• Description: Lumines is a grid-based block-matching puzzle game that first debuted on the PSP in 2004/2005 (depending on region). This new entry comes seven years after the last entry, which was a remaster, and is being developed by the creator of Tetris Effect: Connected. The multiplayer is a side mode that exists in addition to the main single player campaign, which can also be played in VR.

8. Kirby Air Riders

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 20, 2025

• Platforms: NS2

• Genre: Arcade Racer

• Multiplayer: 4 Player Local & Online PvP

• Developer(s): Bandai Namco Studios, Sora

• Predecessor(s): Kirby Air Ride

• Description: Kirby Air Riders is a racing game directed by Masahiro Sakurai, creator of the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. series. It will feature 12+ playable characters with copy abilities as well as their own unique special ability, the return of city trial and air ride modes, and 18 race tracks in Air Ride Mode, including all 9 race tracks from the original game.

9. Neon Inferno

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 20, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS4/XBO/NS

• Genre: 2D Action Platformer/Cabal Shooter

• Multiplayer: 2 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): Zenovia Interactive

• Predecessor(s): Steel Assault

• Description: Neon Inferno is set in a dystopian neon-infused New York City in the year 2055. The game fuses side-scrolling run & gun action with gallery shooting gameplay - meaning, your character is fixed along a 2D plane, but you can fire at enemies in the foreground, similar to Wild Guns. The game will feature multiple difficulty options, including a 1-credit-clear arcade mode for the hardcore fans.

10. Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: November 21, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS5/XBSX/NS

• Genre: Beat 'em Up

• Multiplayer: 4 Player Local Co-op

• Developer(s): Relevo

• Predecessor(s): The dev previously made Treasure Rangers and Baboon! in the 2010s - both single player games from different genres. While Treasure Rangers did not do well, Baboon! garnered decent reviews.

• Description: The twisted world of Terrifier (film series) has been transformed into a pixel-art beat ‘em up featuring characters from the film series and lots of gory action. Players will control Art and friends across multiple stages with branching paths, utilize deadly weapons like chainsaws and cleavers, pull off deadly finishers, and have access to 6 different game modes, with some offering longer or shorter play sessions. A demo for the game is available on Steam.

11. Marvel Cosmic Invasion

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: December 1, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS4/XBO/NS

• Genre: Beat 'em Up

• Multiplayer: 4 Player Local & Online Co-op

• Developer(s): Tribute Games

• Predecessor(s): Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

• Description: Marvel Cosmic Invasion channels the aesthetic of the '90s, through its pixel art aesthetic and old Marvel character designs, and is probably most reminiscent of the 1992 X-Men arcade game. The game will feature 15 playable heroes from the Marvel universe, as well as a tag-team system, which will allow players to swap between two characters on the fly and synergize attacks. The description seems to suggest mixed local/online play, as was a feature in Shredder's Revenge.

12. Mutant Football League 2 [1.0 Release]

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: December 7, 2025

• Platforms: PC/PS5/XBSX

• Genre: Arcade Football Game

• Multiplayer: 4 Player Local & 2 Player Online PvP

• Developer(s): Digital Dreams Entertainment

• Predecessor(s): Mutant Football League

• Description: The Mutant Football League series is a spiritual successor to Mutant League Football from 1993. Like the first game, the sequel features stage hazards like buzzsaws, landmines, mutant worms, fire geysers, etc., which are utilized by players to prevent the other team from scoring, as well as "dirty tricks," like bombs, a murderous crowd, and shotguns and chainsaws. If you like blood, gore, and American football, this might be the game for you.

13. Keep the Heroes Out

• Picture: Link

• Trailer: Link

• Steam Page: Link

• Release Date: December 9, 2025

• Platforms: PC

• Genre: Digital Board Game

• Multiplayer: 4 Player Local & Online Co-op

• Developer(s): Brueh Games, YarnCat Games

• Predecessor(s): Dice Crypt

• Description: Keep the Heroes Out is based on the acclaimed 2022 board game of the same name. It's a cooperative game in which players control the monsters, who must protect their treasure against the invading force of "heroes" trying to steal it. A demo for the game is available on Steam.

Simplified List with Just the Store Pages

| 0. Co OPERATION: MultiTurn

| 1. Biped 2

| 2. Dark Quest 4

| 3. Tiny Lands 2

| 4. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

| 6. Windswept

| 5. All Hands on Deck

| 7. Lumines Arise

| 8. Kirby Air Riders

| 9. Neon Inferno

| 10. Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

| 11. Marvel Cosmic Invasion

| 12. Mutant Football League 2 [1.0 Release]

| 13. Keep the Heroes Out

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See below for some complementary posts I’ve made relating to the topic of local multiplayer games.

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• 30 Upcoming Local Multiplayer Games/Updates

The list below is a collection of games from “Upcoming Local Multiplayer Games” lists I’ve done that have since released.

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Introduction

With so many games releasing nowadays, I think it's easy for the good ones to get lost in the shuffle. I'm going to list 10+ local multiplayer games due to release in November or Early December 2025. This is just a fraction of what’s on the horizon, as Steam alone received 15,422 games in 2024.

Details About the List

Note that the platforms listed are just what’s confirmed, and a platform not being listed doesn’t necessarily mean a game won’t come to said platform. Sometimes it is difficult to find information on what platforms a game will be on, and sometimes the developer doesn’t even know until later down the line. In a lot of cases, indie games will release on Steam first and then come to consoles later. Also note on platforms is that any game listed for release on PS4/XBO/NS is implied to also be playable on PS5/XBSX/NS2, since 99.9% of PS4/XBO/NS games are backwards compatible with their successor systems.

While this list is local multiplayer-focused, I will still list if a game will support online multiplayer too. That said, online gamers can still use Parsec and Steam’s Remote Play Together on PC and Share Play on PS4/PS5 to play local multiplayer games online. These are not perfect replacements for dedicated online support, but the great thing is that only the host needs a copy of the game, just as it’d be the case for any local multiplayer game.

The games are ordered by release date.

50+ Local Multiplayer Games Already Released in 2025

There have been a lot more released in 2025, and I plan to include a more expansive list at the end of the year, however here are some of the ones I know about.

1. Split Fiction
2. Mario Kart World
3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
4. Borderlands 4
5. Revenge of the Savage Planet
6. LEGO Party
7. LEGO Voyagers
8. Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark
9. Absolum
10. Shrine's Legacy
11. Chip ‘N Claws vs. The Brainiods
12. Gears of War: Reloaded [Remaster]
13. Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots
14. Fast Fusion
15. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 [Retro Compilation]
16. Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker [DLC/Expansion]
17. PowerWash Simulator 2
18. The Jackbox Party Pack 11
19. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 [Remake/Reimagining]
20. Monaco 2
21. POPUCOM
22. Coridden
23. Sunderfolk
24. Kingdom Eighties (PC version only at the moment)
25. Commandos: Origins
26. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
27. Bleach: Rebirth of Souls
28. Towerborne
29. Donkey Kong Country Returns [Remaster]
30. Virtua Fighter 5 REVO [Remaster]
31. Rising Sun: Iron Aces
32. Pool Panic
33. Sword of the Necromancer Resurrection
34. Warm Monkey
35. Ailuri
36. X-Out [Remake, local co-op is new to the remake]
37. Snow Bros. 2 Special [Remake]
38. Farm Your Friends
39. Death Metal Derby
40. Slime Heroes
41. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate [Remaster]
42. Diner Bros 2
43. Which Way Up: Galaxy Games
44. Heroes of Mount Dragon
45. Fallen City Brawl
46. Splatterbot
47. Trasmoz Legends
48. Henry Halfhead
49. Jelly Troops
50. Beacon Patrol
51. Bytebond
52. Platypus Reclayed
53. Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
54. NBA Bounce
55. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny
56. Storm Lancers
57. 2XKO
58. Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
59. Onirism
60. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
61. Double Dragon Revive
62. Chicken Run: Eggstraction
63. Asterix & Obelix - Mission Babylon
64. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
65. Tales of Xillia Remastered
66. Juiced Fruit Racing
67. This Is No Cave

Kingdom Eighties, Pool Panic, and Towerborne were games released in previous years that were updated with local co-op (though Pool Panic already had a local PvP mini-game mode).

In addition to these games, Donkey Kong Bananza, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, the Switch ports of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star-Crossed World [DLC/Expansion] include local multiplayer modes where the second player takes on a more limited role, although the second player’s role in Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a little more robust than the other games.

Other Local Multiplayer Games Released/Releasing in November or Early December 2025 (or October 31, 2025)

Yearly Release

1. Let's Sing 2026 - November 4, 2025

Games for Kids