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This page attempts to offer a complete list of PC games which support multiplayer gameplay '''on a single device'''. For the purpose of this page, local multiplayer '''does not refer to LAN-based multiplayer'''. Games which only support LAN-based multiplayer (multi-device over an internal network) are not included on this page.
'''Project aim'''
 
* Offer a complete list of PC games which support multiplayer gameplay '''on a single device'''.
 
  
'''Instructions'''
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'''Key points'''
* For the purpose of this page, local multiplayer '''does not refer to LAN Play'''. Games which only support LAN Play multiplayer (multi-device over a single internet connection) are not to be included. This is to be reserved only for '''single-device multiplayer'''.
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{{++}} Currently covering '''{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Local multiplayer games|pages}} local multiplayer games''' (check out a [[Special:RandomInCategory/Local multiplayer games|random game]]).
* This list is generated automatically. To add or update entries simply edit the individual pages.
 
  
'''Discussion'''
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'''Resources'''
* Discuss the project on the [[Talk:List of Local Multiplayer Games|Talk page]].
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{{mm}} [http://www.co-optimus.com/index.php Co-Optimus] - A website dedicated to listing different types of multiplayer experiences on all gaming platforms
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/tag/en/Local%20Co-Op/ "Local Co-Op" Steam Tag]
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===Terminology===
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The following is some key terminology relevant to understand the below table.
  
'''Key terms'''
 
 
* '''Local multiplayer''': Local multiplayer can refer to both single-device and LAN multiplayer. However, for the purpose of this list it will only be used to refer to games which can be played by multiple users on a singular device, albeit potentially with multiple controller devices.
 
* '''Local multiplayer''': Local multiplayer can refer to both single-device and LAN multiplayer. However, for the purpose of this list it will only be used to refer to games which can be played by multiple users on a singular device, albeit potentially with multiple controller devices.
 
* '''Couch multiplayer''': Couch multiplayer is synonymous with local multiplayer. It does not includes LAN play, as that requires multiple PCs. "Couch" multiplayer refers to the common situation of friends or family members playing a multiplayer game on a TV while sitting on a couch.
 
* '''Couch multiplayer''': Couch multiplayer is synonymous with local multiplayer. It does not includes LAN play, as that requires multiple PCs. "Couch" multiplayer refers to the common situation of friends or family members playing a multiplayer game on a TV while sitting on a couch.
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* '''Co-op''' and '''Versus''': Co-op, or cooperative, refers to a game in which players collaborate and work together. While you are able to, in some co-op games, kill or hurt the other player, the main goal is to work together. Versus refers to a game which is competitive, this includes Team Versus which can be considered both cooperative and versus.
 
* '''Co-op''' and '''Versus''': Co-op, or cooperative, refers to a game in which players collaborate and work together. While you are able to, in some co-op games, kill or hurt the other player, the main goal is to work together. Versus refers to a game which is competitive, this includes Team Versus which can be considered both cooperative and versus.
  
'''Other information'''
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===Games===
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1oef5j/list_of_games_with_split_screenlocal_coopcouch/ Original /r/Games list by Nicereddy]
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{{ii}} '''Total number of games: '''{{#ask: [[Category:Games]] [[Local play::true]] |format=count }} natively supported, {{#ask: [[Category:Games]] [[Local play::hackable]] |format=count }} hackable.
* [http://pccouchcoop.com/ PCcouchCOOP.com] - A website dedicated to listing PC games which support "Couch co-op"
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{{ii}} "Hackable" refers to games which allow for local multiplayer, but require extra configuration to set-up. This can be through console commands, mods, etc.
* [http://www.co-optimus.com/index.php Co-Optimus] - A website dedicated to listing different types of multiplayer experiences on all gaming platforms
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{{ii}} This list is generated automatically. To add or update entries simply edit the individual pages.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205043753/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1683774 "Unofficial list of Local Co-op (Couch Co-op) & Local Multiplayer PC Games" - Steam Users' Forums]
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{{mm}} ''The below table lists the 1000 first results. Click <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Ask/-5B-5BCategory:Games-5D-5D-20-5B-5BLocal-20play::true-7C-7Chackable-5D-5D/-3FController-20support-20level/-3FAvailable-20on-7C%2Border%3Ddesc/-3FLocal-20play-20modes/-3FLocal-20play-20players/-3FLocal-20play/mainlabel%3D/limit%3D1000/offset%3D995/format%3Dtemplate/template%3DLocal-20Multiplayer-2Frow/introtemplate%3DLocal-20Multiplayer-2Fintro/outrotemplate%3DLocal-20Multiplayer-2Foutro}} this link]</span> or the link at the bottom of the table to see the next 1000 results.
* [http://store.steampowered.com/tag/en/Local%20Co-Op/ "Local Co-Op" Steam Tag]
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{{#ask: [[Category:Games]] [[Local play::true||hackable]]
 
 
'''Main contacts'''
 
* [[User:Nicereddy|Nicereddy]]
 
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==Native==
 
{{ii}} Games which include a local multiplayer option by default.
 
{{ii}} For games which can be modified or "hacked" to include local multiplayer, see [[#Hackable|Hackable]].
 
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Revision as of 20:50, 15 November 2020

This page attempts to offer a complete list of PC games which support multiplayer gameplay on a single device. For the purpose of this page, local multiplayer does not refer to LAN-based multiplayer. Games which only support LAN-based multiplayer (multi-device over an internal network) are not included on this page.

Key points

Currently covering 4,496 local multiplayer games (check out a random game).

Resources

Co-Optimus - A website dedicated to listing different types of multiplayer experiences on all gaming platforms
"Local Co-Op" Steam Tag

Terminology

The following is some key terminology relevant to understand the below table.

  • Local multiplayer: Local multiplayer can refer to both single-device and LAN multiplayer. However, for the purpose of this list it will only be used to refer to games which can be played by multiple users on a singular device, albeit potentially with multiple controller devices.
  • Couch multiplayer: Couch multiplayer is synonymous with local multiplayer. It does not includes LAN play, as that requires multiple PCs. "Couch" multiplayer refers to the common situation of friends or family members playing a multiplayer game on a TV while sitting on a couch.
  • Couch co-op: A commonly-used term that refers to couch multiplayer games in which multiple local users work together, couch multiplayer includes this as well as any "versus" games.
  • Hot Seat: Also known as "Pass and Play", this refers to games which only support a single input device which is passed around amongst multiple players.
  • Co-op and Versus: Co-op, or cooperative, refers to a game in which players collaborate and work together. While you are able to, in some co-op games, kill or hurt the other player, the main goal is to work together. Versus refers to a game which is competitive, this includes Team Versus which can be considered both cooperative and versus.

Games

Total number of games: {{#ask: Local play::true |format=count }} natively supported, {{#ask: Local play::hackable |format=count }} hackable.
"Hackable" refers to games which allow for local multiplayer, but require extra configuration to set-up. This can be through console commands, mods, etc.
This list is generated automatically. To add or update entries simply edit the individual pages.
The below table lists the 1000 first results. Click this link or the link at the bottom of the table to see the next 1000 results.

{{#ask: |hackable | ?controller support level | ?available on|+order=desc | ?local play modes | ?local play players | ?local play | format=template | template=Local Multiplayer/row | introtemplate=Local Multiplayer/intro | outrotemplate=Local Multiplayer/outro | offset=0 | limit=1000 }}