Did you know that Steam has local co-op games? OK, that might sound obvious, but PC gaming is so heavily associated with online multiplayer that it can be easy to forget that the platform receives ...

Mark Sammut grew up on the PlayStation 1 and has been playing games ever since, although he is no longer limited to just Sony consoles. Be it JRPGs, shooters, platformers, or hack and slash games, ...

Polygon has compiled a 2026 guide to lesser-known but standout local co-op games across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The list avoids overfamiliar hits like It Takes Two, instead ...

The art of the best local co-op games has been very slowly dwindling in recent console generations, with developers often favoring online co-op and multiplayer instead of encouraging friends, lovers, ...

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...