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List of local multiplayer games

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games

Project aim

  • Offer a complete list of PC games which support multiplayer co-op or versus gameplay on a single device.

Instructions

  • Games which only support LAN Play multiplayer (multi-device over a single internet connection) are not to be included in this list. This list is only for single-device multiplayer.
  • All games should be listed alphabetically in their respective sections. The only exception to this rule is series' which don't go alphabetically in order of release. For example: Saints Row 2, Saints Row: The Third, and Saints Row IV. These should be listed in order of release rather than alphabetically.
  • The Notes section should be reserved for type of gameplay, that being versus or co-op, as well as issues users may experience when attempting to play the game in co-op. Key examples include the inability to use more than one keyboard/mouse, restricted to only using controllers, and the game's use of non-Steamworks DRM types.
  • Always include an outside reference when adding a game to the table.
    • Note that the "Local Co-op" badge on the Steam page is not an acceptable reference as many developers use this to represent LAN Play.
  • If a game's title is long and causing the row to become taller than normal, use the following code to link to the page and simplify the name: [[Full Title|Simplified Title]]

Discussion

Key terms

  • Local multiplayer: Local multiplayer can refer to both single-device and LAN multiplayer, please do not use this term with regards to this page as this page does not include games which require more than one PC.
  • Couch co-op: A commonly-used term that is synonymous with Single-Device multiplayer.
  • 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.
  • Single-Screen: Single-Screen refers to a viewpoint which holds all local players in view at once. It's most common in side-scrolling and top-down perspectives.
  • Split-Screen: Split-Screen is a feature that gives each player a separate section of the screen. It is most common amongst the racing and FPS genres.
  • Dynamic: Dynamic Split-Screen refers to game viewpoints or "cameras" which switch between Single-Screen and Split-Screen depending on the locations of each player.[1]
  • Co-op version of single-player campaign: This refers to the ability to play the normal "story mode" or single player game, but with more than one player.
  • Co-op-exclusive campaign: This refers to a campaign which is only playable in multiplayer, meaning that it is designed for co-op and is unplayable in single-player.
  • 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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Native (Steam)

Game Link Type Gamepad Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
A Virus Named TOM Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [2]
Adventures of Shuggy Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op with 36 levels. [3]
All Zombies Must Die! Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 [4]
Assault Android Cactus Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [5]
Atom Zombie Smasher Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 [6]
Audiosurf Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus [7]
Audiosurf 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 OS X and Linux support coming. Versus. [8]
Awesomenauts Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
3 Versus against bots. [9]
Bang Bang Racing Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 [10]
Beat Hazard Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Beat Hazard Ultra DLC required. Co-op. [11]
Bionic Command: Rearmed Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [12]
Bleed Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op versions of all modes are available. Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [13]
Broforce Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4
Castle Crashers Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 [14]
Capsized Link Single-Screen
Windows
Linux
2 [15]
Civilization III Link Hot Seat
Windows
Requires the Complete Edition. [16]
Civilization IV Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[17]
Civilization IV: Colonization Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[18]
Civilization V Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
6 [19]
Cloudberry Kingdom Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [20]
Cortex Command Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 [21]
Colour Bind Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign with 20 levels. [22]
Dead Horde Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 [23]
DeathSpank Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 [24]
DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [25]
DiRT 3 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: GFWL. [26]
Divekick Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [27]
Dollar Dash Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus against online players or each other. [28]
Dungeon Defenders Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [29]
Dungeon Siege III Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use controllers. [30]
D&D: Chronicles of Mystara Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [31]
Dustforce Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Versus. Linux support not available on Steam version. [32]
F1 2013 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [33]
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [34]
Fist Puncher Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 [35]
FORCED Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [36]
Foul Play Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 [37]
Full Mojo Rampage Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Local co-op not currently implemented - will be added later. [38]
Gatling Gears Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [39]
Gish Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Versus.
GRID 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [40]
Guacamelee! Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. OS X and Linux support planned. [41]
Gun Monkeys Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Versus.
Hammerfight Link Single-Screen
Windows
4
Hammerwatch Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [42]
Heroes of Might and Magic V Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
How to Survive Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 [43]
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: GFWL. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [44]
Jamestown Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op. [45]
Joe Danger 2: The Movie Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. [46]
Kane and Lynch: Dead Men Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [47]
Kung Fu Strike Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Versus and co-op modes. [48]
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [49]
Legend of Dungeon Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [50]
Lego Batman Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [51]
Lego Batman 2 Link Dynamic
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [52]
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [53]
Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Link Dynamic
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [54]
Lego Indiana Jones Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [55]
Lego Indiana Jones 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [56]
Lego Lord of the Rings Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [57]
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Link Dynamic
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [58]
Magic 2013 Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Two-Headed Giant co-op match versus the AI. Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [59]
Magic 2014 Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Two-Headed Giant co-op match versus the AI. Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [60]
Magicka Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [61]
Megabyte Punch Link Single-Screen
Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Single-Screen in Versus mode,
Split-Screen in Co-op mode.
Mercenary Kings Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 [62]
Monaco Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. There is a mod that allows multiple keyboard/mouse players, however. [63]
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Versus.
Nation Red Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 [64]
Narco Terror Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 [65]
NBA 2K13 Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Quick game mode. All players must use controllers.
NBA 2K14 Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Quick game mode. All players must use controllers.
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [66]
Paranautical Activity Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Will receive a co-op mode in an upcoming patch.
Pid Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [67]
PixelJunk Shooter Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [68]
Portal 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [69]
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Rayman Legends Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: Uplay. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [70]
Rayman Origins Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: Uplay. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [71]
Really Big Sky Link Single-Screen
Windows
2
Renegade Ops Link Dynamic
Windows
2 [72]
Resident Evil 6 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [73]
Rock of Ages Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [74]
Rocksmith Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use Rocksmith guitar controllers. Versus.
Rocksmith 2014 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use Rocksmith guitar controllers. Versus.
Sacred Citadel Link Single-Screen
Windows
3 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [75]
Serious Sam: The First Encounter Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus modes. [76]
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus modes. [76]
Serious Sam 3: BFE Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [77]
Shadowgrounds Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [78]
Shadowgrounds Survivor Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Only one keyboard/mouse usable, all other players must use controllers. [79]
Shank Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [80]
Shank 2 Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Arcade Mode only (co-op horde mode). [81]
Skulls of the Shogun Link Single-Screen
Hot Seat
Windows
4 Versus. You can choose between real-time and turn-based (Hot Seat) play.
Sideway: New York Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Skullgirls Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
Slam Bolt Scrappers Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus modes.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
Speedrunners Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
Spelunky Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 [82]
Street Fighter X Tekken Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: GFWL. Versus.
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2
Swarm Arena Link Single-Screen
Windows
2
TMNT: Out of the Shadows Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 All players must use controllers. [83]
The Baconing Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 [84]
The Cave Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
3 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [85]
The Chaos Engine Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [86]
The King of Fighters XIII Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2
Tidalis Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus and co-op. [87]
Trackmania 2: Canyon Link Hot Seat
Windows
Trackmania 2: Stadium Link Hot Seat
Windows
Trackmania 2: Valley Link Hot Seat
Windows
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition Link Single-Screen
Windows
4
Trine Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 [88]
Trine 2 Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
3 [89]
Worms Armageddon Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
Worms Clan Wars Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
Worms Reloaded Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
4
Worms Revolution Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 [90]
Worms Ultimate Mayhem Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
Game Link Type Gamepad Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Native (Other)

Game Link Type Gamepad Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Bloody Trapland Link Single-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op-exclusive campaign. Only one keyboard usable, others must use controllers. Only officially supported controller is the Xbox 360 controller.
Blur Link Split-Screen
Windows
4
Bomb Squad Link Single-Screen
Mac
Cobalt Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux support is planned. Co-op and versus. Only one player may use a keyboard, infinite controller players are possible. [91]
Color-op Link Single-Screen
Windows
FIFA 13 Link Single-Screen
Windows
2
FIFA 14 Link Single-Screen
Windows
2
Hedge Wars Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
LaserJet Link Single-Screen
Windows
LIERO Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
Little Fighter 2 Link Single-Screen
Windows
4
Mari0 Link Single-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
Master of Orion 2 Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Split/Second Link Split-Screen
Windows
2
Super Smash Land Link Single-Screen
Windows
The Battle of Wesnoth Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
TowerClimb Link Single-Screen
Windows
Zenzizenzic Link Single-Screen
Windows
Game Link Type Gamepad Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Hackable

These are games which allow for Single-PC Multiplayer, but require extra configuration to set-up. This can be through console commands, modifications, etc.
Game Link Type Gamepad Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Borderlands Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [92]
Borderlands 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [93]
Left 4 Dead Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [94]
Left 4 Dead 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 See the PCGamingWiki article
All players must use controllers if you follow this guide, however keyboard support is hackable.
[95]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Link Single-Screen
Windows
2 Link to jarjar's 2 Player Missions mod [96]
Resident Evil 5 Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 See the PCGamingWiki article [97]
Unreal Tournament 3 Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Link to Epic Games Forum Guide
WSGF guide on 4-player splitscreen
[98]
Game Link Type Gamepad Platforms # of Users Notes Ref


References

  1. "Dynamic Split-Screen (Concept)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  2. "A Virus Named TOM Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  3. "Adventures of Shuggy Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  4. "All Zombies Must Die! Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  5. "No 4 packs?" - Steam Community Discussions
  6. "Atom Zombie Smasher Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  7. "Audiosurf Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  8. "Audiosurf 2 (Game)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  9. "Awesomenauts Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  10. "$2.50 on Green Man Gaming" - Steam Community Discussions
  11. "Beat Hazard Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  12. "Bionic Commando: Rearmed Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  13. "Local co-op only for the Steam version?" - Steam Community Discussions
  14. "Castle Crashers Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  15. "Capsized Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  16. "Hotseat game with a partner who knows civ 3 ptw and civ 4 but new to c3c." - Civilization Fanatics' Forums
  17. "Civilization IV: Overview" - Civilization Fanatics Center
  18. [http://www.giantbomb.com/sid-meiers-civilization-iv-colonization/3030-20779/ "Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (Game)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  19. "Civilization V: Gods and Kings Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  20. "Cloudberry Kingdom Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  21. "How to play a 1v1 versus match" - Steam Community Discussions
  22. "Colour Bind Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  23. "Dead Horde Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  24. "DeathSpank Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  25. "DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  26. "Dirt 3 PC Split Screen / Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  27. "Does this game have 2 player coop?" - Steam Community Discussions
  28. "Local multiplayer works?" - Steam Community Discussions
  29. "Dungeon Defenders Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  30. "Dungeon Siege III Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  31. "Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  32. "Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  33. "PC Patch #1" - Steam Community Discussions
  34. "My experience with the game" - Steam Community Discussions
  35. "Fist Puncher Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  36. "FORCED Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  37. "Foul Play Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  38. "Local co-op" - Steam Community Discussions
  39. "Gatling Gears Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  40. "Split Screen on PC?" - Steam Community Discussions
  41. "Guacamelee! Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  42. "Hammerwatch Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  43. "How to Survive Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  44. "Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  45. "Jamestown Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  46. "Does MP work?" - Steam Community Discussions
  47. "Kane and Lynch: Dead Men Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  48. "Kung Fu Strike Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  49. "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  50. "Legend of Dungeon Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  51. "Lego Batman Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  52. "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  53. "Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  54. "Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  55. "Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  56. "Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  57. "Lego Lord of the Rings Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  58. "Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  59. "Game advice" - Steam Community Discussions
  60. "Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  61. "Magicka Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  62. "Mercenary Kings Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  63. "How does the local co-op work?" - Steam Community Discussions
  64. "Nation Red Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  65. "Narco Terror Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  66. "Painkiller: Hell & Damnation Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  67. "Pid Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  68. "PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  69. "Portal 2 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  70. "Rayman Legends Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  71. "Rayman Origins Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  72. "Renegade Ops Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  73. "Resident Evil 6 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  74. "Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  75. "Sacred Citadel Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  76. 76.0 76.1 "Serious Sam Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  77. "Serious Sam 3: BFE Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  78. "Shadowgrounds Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  79. "Shadowgrounds Survivor Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  80. "Shank Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  81. "Shank 2 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  82. "Local co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  83. "Split-Screen or Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  84. "The Baconing Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  85. "The Cave Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  86. "The Chaos Engine Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  87. "Tidalis Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  88. "Trine Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  89. "Trine 2 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  90. "Worms Revolution Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  91. "Local Multiplayer" - Official Cobalt Wiki
  92. "Guide: Getting Split-Screen For Borderlands On PC" - Steam Users' Forums
  93. "How to play Borderlands 2 Split-Screen on PC (Instructions)" - Steam Users' Forums
  94. "Left 4 Dead: SplitScreen PC Guide" - Steam Users' Forums
  95. "Splitscreen Howto" - Steam Users' Forums
  96. "2 Player Missions" mod by jarjar - GTA Garage
  97. "Information Regarding Split-screen Modes, message from Mr.nightmare" - Resident Evil Modding Forum
  98. "How to play UT3 PC in SPLITSCREEN" - Epic Games Forums