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Low Stakes Cozy Co-op Game Suggestions? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Purpsle@sh.itjust.works to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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I’m looking to set up a co-op video game night with my friends and I’m looking for suggestions for a cozy game we can all play together virtually. We all enjoy Stardew Valley but we’ve all played it and I’d like to start something new with them. Looking for ideas that would allow me to walk away from the computer if I need to take care of my kids but still allows my friends to continue playing.

Here’s some parameters to narrow down the list:

switch, Steam, or GOG availability
can walk away and not die without having to pause for my friends
preferably affordable
lower graphics requirements, we all have older hardware
game controller compatible
fun to play over multiple short sessions
either 2 player or up to 4 players

Thanks everyone in advance!

Edit: I’m so excited with all the suggestions! I realized I should put co-op in the title and add the number of players. Might be anywhere between 2 and 4. Even the single player suggestions I’ve been getting are so up my alley I’m excited to check them out. This was my first post on this platform and it’s been amazing thank you!

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[–] Kirk@startrek.website 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (4 children)

Surprised nobody recommended "Overcooked!" It has really fun bite-sized rounds with four player local coop.

EDIT: It's also $4 on Steam with right now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/448510/overcooked/

[–] Purpsle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Overcooked is a blast, thanks for the suggestion!

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[–] EnsignWashout@startrek.website 2 points 2 months ago

Voxlibre has solid cozy / accessible settings, and great multiplayer support. (And is free!)

[–] Elevator7009@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

late response but !cozygames@lemmy.world

post tossed on my list of gaming suggestion threads over at !videogamesuggestions@lemmy.zip https://lemmy.zip/post/37625762

[–] dudesss@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Local Multiplayer

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286580/Ship_of_Fools/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/701160/Kingdom_Two_Crowns/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2019810/Boxes_Lost_Fragments/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/972660/Spiritfarer_Farewell_Edition/

[–] Thalfon@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

In case you want something closer to Stardew Valley, a couple of good choices in that genre would be Coral Island and Fields of Mistria. Both farming sims with their own unique spins on things, can check both of them out and see if either one fits your vibe better.

Coral Island has been full release for a while now, but Fields of Mistria has its 1.0 official release on Aug 5.

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Flock Around

Chill game about basically just going around a bird sanctuary and taking pictures of birds.

Sledding Game

It's an early access game about sledding... Kinda self explanatory as to what you do in game.

Edit:

Cannot confirm right now whether they got controller support, but most games do anymore so it shouldn't be a huge problem.

[–] anothercatgirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 months ago

this doesn't fit super well but might feel good for some people, TerraFirmaGreg. cook for each other, Smith tools, loot dungeons, and make progress.

[–] med@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lovers in a dangerous space time has been suggested already, so I'll just mention it as a second vote!

Magicka and Magicka 2 are excellent, and hilarious. Might be a bit hectic later on, but early on both are pretty low stakes and paced slowly.

My other recommendation is Octodad. You control independent limbs of an octopus, pretending to be a man. Multiplayer is couch co-op. Remote play would be tougher, but still very funny!

[–] Purpsle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

October is such a throwback! Excellent suggestions! I’ll check them out thank you.

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