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List of local multiplayer games

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Project aim

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • Shared-Screen: Shared-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 Shared-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.

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Native

Desura

Games available through Desura which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
8-bit Commando Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 [2]
Bloody Trapland Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Only Xbox 360 controller officially supported.
KarBOOM Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 8 Versus. [3]
QuadSmash Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus and Team Versus.
XInput Controllers only.
Sumo Battle Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. Using the same keyboard. [4]
The Tank Game Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 5 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Versus and co-op.		 [5]
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

GOG.com

Games available through GOG.com which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Age of Wonders Link Hot Seat
Windows
[6]
Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne Link Hot Seat
Windows
[6]
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic Link Hot Seat
Windows
[6]
Battle Chess Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac		 2 Versus. [7]
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac		 2 Versus. [7]
Battle Chess 4000 Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac		 2 Versus. [7]
Battle Isle Link Hot Seat
Windows
 2 [7]
Call to Power 2 Link Hot Seat
Windows
 2 [7]
Dream Pinball 3D Link Hot Seat
Windows
 4 [7]
Guacamelee! Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [8]
Guilty Gear X2 Reload Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. [7]
Hammerwatch Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 Co-op. Linux version available on Steam. [9]
Heroes of Might and Magic Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Heroes of Might and Magic 2 Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Heroes of Might and Magic 4 Link Hot Seat
Windows
 4 [7]
Incoming Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. [7]
Incoming Forces Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. [7]
Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
M.A.X. Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Master of Orion Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[7]
Master of Orion 2 Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[7]
Patrician Link Hot Seat
Windows
 2 [7]
Patrician 2 Link Hot Seat
Windows
 2 [7]
Rayman Origins Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [10]
Serious Sam: The First Encounter Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [7]
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [7]
Spelunky Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [11]
Trine Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 3 [12]
Trine 2 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 3 [13]
Tyrian 2000 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Arcade Mode only. [7]
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Origin

Games available through Origin which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
FIFA 12 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [14]
FIFA 13 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
FIFA 14 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Steam

Games available through Steam which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
For games which can be modified or "hacked" to include local multiplayer, see Hackable.
For games not available on Steam which include local multiplayer, see other sections on this page. Some games available on Steam may be available at other digital distribution services, check each game's respective article if you'd like to purchase games outside of Steam. Versions of the game not purchased through Steam may or may not include local multiplayer.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
A Virus Named TOM Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Versus, as well as a co-op-exclusive campaign. [15]
Adventures of Shuggy Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op with 36 levels. [16]
All Zombies Must Die! Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [17]
Assault Android Cactus Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [18]
Atom Zombie Smasher Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 3 [19]
Audiosurf Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus [20]
Audiosurf 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 OS X and Linux support coming. Versus. [21]
Awesomenauts Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 3 Co-op/versus against/with bots. [22]
Bang Bang Racing Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. Only two keyboard players allowed, other players use controllers.
XInput Controllers only.		 [23]
Beat Hazard Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 Beat Hazard Ultra DLC required. Co-op.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.		 [24]
Bionic Commando: Rearmed Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
2-player co-op, 4-player versus.		 [25]
Bleed Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op versions of all modes are available.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.		 [26]
B.U.T.T.O.N. Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 8 Versus. [27]
Broforce Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
However, the keyboard can be shared by two users at once.		 [28]
Castle Crashers Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [29]
Capsized Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Linux
 2 [30]
Civilization III Link Hot Seat
Windows
Requires the Complete Edition. [31]
Civilization IV Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[32]
Civilization IV: Colonization Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[33]
Civilization V Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac		 6 [34]
Cloudberry Kingdom Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [35]
Cortex Command Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 [36]
Colour Bind Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op-exclusive campaign with 20 levels. [37]
Crash Time 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
[38]
Dead Horde Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 [39]
DeathSpank Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 [40]
DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 [41]
Dirt 3 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 DRM: GFWL. Versus. [42]
Dirt Showdown Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.		 [43]
Divekick Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. [44]
Dollar Dash Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op and versus against online players or each other. [45]
Dungeon Defenders Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 [46]
Dungeon Siege III Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 All players must use controllers. [47]
D&D: Chronicles of Mystara Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [48]
Dustforce Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 Versus. Linux support not available on Steam version. [49]
F1 2011 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 DRM: GFWL. Versus. [50]
F1 2013 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.		 [51]
F1 Race Stars Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
XInput Controllers only. Versus, Team Versus.
All players must use controllers.		 [52]
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [53]
Final Exam Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [54]
Fireburst Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. XInput Controllers only. [55]
Fist Puncher Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [56]
Football Manager 2014 Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
[57]
FORCED Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 [58]
Foul Play Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [59]
Frozen Synapse Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 [60]
Full Mojo Rampage Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Local co-op not currently implemented - will be added later. [61]
Gatling Gears Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [62]
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 XInput Controllers only. [63]
Gish Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 Versus. [64]
GRID 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.		 [65]
Guacamelee! Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [8]
Gumboy Tournament Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus and Team Versus. DirectInput Controllers only. [66]
Gun Monkeys Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Versus. [67]
Hammerfight Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [64]
Hammerwatch Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Co-op. [9]
Heroes of Might and Magic V Link Hot Seat
Windows
 4 [68]
How to Survive Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [69]
Injustice: Gods Among Us Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. [70]
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 DRM: GFWL. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [71]
Jamestown Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Co-op. [72]
Joe Danger 2: The Movie Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. [73]
Kane and Lynch: Dead Men Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [74]
Kung Fu Strike Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus and co-op modes. [75]
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [76]
Legend of Dungeon Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [77]
Lego Batman Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [78]
Lego Batman 2 Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [79]
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [80]
Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [81]
Lego Indiana Jones Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [82]
Lego Indiana Jones 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [83]
Lego Lord of the Rings Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [84]
Lego Marvel Super Heroes Link Dynamic
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [85]
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [86]
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [87]
Magic 2013 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Two-Headed Giant co-op match versus the AI. Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [88]
Magic 2014 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Two-Headed Giant co-op match versus the AI. Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [89]
Magical Drop V Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [90]
Magicka Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [91]
Megabyte Punch Link Shared-Screen
Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Shared-Screen in Versus mode,
Split-Screen in Co-op mode.		 [92]
Mercenary Kings Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 [93]
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes Link Hot Seat
Windows
 2 Versus. [94]
Monaco Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. There is a mod that allows multiple keyboard/mouse players, however. [95]
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. DRM: GFWL.
Both players must use controllers.		 [96]
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [97]
Nation Red Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [98]
Narco Terror Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [99]
NBA 2K10 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
All players must use controllers. [100]
NBA 2K11 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
All players must use controllers. [100]
NBA 2K12 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
All players must use controllers. [100]
NBA 2K13 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Quick game mode. All players must use controllers. [101]
NBA 2K14 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Quick game mode. All players must use controllers. [102]
Overlord II Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [103]
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [104]
Paranautical Activity Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Will receive a co-op mode in an upcoming patch. [105]
Pid Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [106]
PixelJunk Shooter Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 [107]
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [108]
Portal 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
To play split-screen without bezels see here.
To use both a keyboard and controller, see here.		 [109]
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [110]
Rayman Origins Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 DRM: Uplay. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [10]
Rayman Legends Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 DRM: Uplay. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [111]
Really Big Sky Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [112]
Red Faction: Guerrilla Link Hot Seat
Windows
 4 DRM: GFWL [113]
Renegade Ops Link Dynamic
Windows
 2 [114]
Resident Evil 6 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [115]
Risk of Rain Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [116]
Rock of Ages Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
All players must use controllers.		 [117]
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [118]
Rocksmith Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 All players must use Rocksmith guitar controllers. Versus. [119]
Rocksmith 2014 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 All players must use Rocksmith guitar controllers. Versus. [120]
Sacred Citadel Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 3 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [121]
Samurai Gunn Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Co-op against bots, versus. [122]
Serious Sam: The First Encounter Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op and versus modes. [123]
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op and versus modes. [123]
Serious Sam 3: BFE Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 [124]
Shadowgrounds Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [125]
Shadowgrounds Survivor Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [126]
Shank Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [127]
Shank 2 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 Arcade Mode only (co-op horde mode). [128]
Shatter Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 [129]
Skulls of the Shogun Link Shared-Screen
Hot Seat
Windows
 4 Versus. You can choose between real-time and turn-based (Hot Seat) play. [130]
Sideway: New York Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [131]
Skullgirls Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. [132]
Slam Bolt Scrappers Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Co-op and versus modes.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.		 [133]
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. [134]
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus and co-op. [135]
Speedrunners Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. [136]
Spelunky Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [11]
Street Fighter X Tekken Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 DRM: GFWL. Versus. [137]
Super Puzzle Platformer Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus. [138]
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [139]
Swarm Arena Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [140]
TMNT: Out of the Shadows Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 All players must use controllers. [141]
The Baconing Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 [142]
The Cave Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 3 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.		 [143]
The Chaos Engine Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 [144]
The King of Fighters XIII Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [145]
Tidalis Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 Versus and co-op. [146]
Trackmania 2: Canyon Link Split-Screen/Hot Seat
Windows
 8 4-player versus with Split-Screen.
8-player versus with Hot Seat.		 [147]
Trackmania 2: Stadium Link Split-Screen/Hot Seat
Windows
 8 4-player versus with Split-Screen.
8-player versus with Hot Seat.		 [147]
Trackmania 2: Valley Link Split-Screen/Hot Seat
Windows
 8 4-player versus with Split-Screen.
8-player versus with Hot Seat.		 [147]
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 [148]
Trine Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 3 [12]
Trine 2 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 3 [13]
Virtua Tennis 4 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 DRM: GFWL.
Versus, Co-op 2v2 versus bots.		 [149]
Worms Link Hot Seat
Windows
 2 Using the same keyboard. [150]
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
 4 [151]
Worms Ultimate Mayhem Link Hot Seat
Windows
 4
You Don't Know Jack Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack Sports Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 2 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack Movies Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Television Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 3 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Head Rush Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 4 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 6 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack (2011) Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Removed from Steam

Games which have been removed from Steam. These games are still playable for those who bought the game prior to its removal, however it's impossible purchase them currently. They may also be available from outside sources, such as Amazon.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Blur N/A Split-Screen
Windows
 4 XInput Controllers only.
Colin McRae Rally 2005 N/A Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 4 Removed from sale.
Versus. DirectInput Controllers only.
Football Manager 2013 N/A Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Replaced by Football Manager 2014. [57]
Terminator Salvation N/A Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [152]
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Freeware

Games available for free through any download service.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Color-op Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [153]
Commander Genius Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Open source clone of the game Commander Keen. [154]
FleaFall Champions Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Versus. Originally a commercial game. [155]
Hedge Wars Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
Open Source.
LaserJet Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 3 [156]
LIERO Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 Versus. Open Source clone of Worms. [157]
Little Fighter 2 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 4 Only two controllers usable, other players use keyboards. [158]
Mari0 Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Open Source. [159]
Super Smash Land Link Shared-Screen
Windows
The Battle of Wesnoth Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
 4 Open Source. [160]
TowerClimb Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 6 Requires an account on their website. [161]
Zenzizenzic Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 [162]
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Miscellaneous

Games which come with a local multiplayer option by default, but are not available on any of the previously listed download services.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Bomb Squad Link Shared-Screen
Mac 8
Cobalt Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac		 ∞ Linux support is planned. Co-op and versus.
Only one keyboard usable, infinite controller players are possible.		 [163]
KarBOOM Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 8 Versus and Team Versus. DirectInput Controllers only. [3]
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac		 2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Not available on Steam, unlike rest of series.		 [164]
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 [165]
Split/Second Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

Hackable

"Hackable" refers to games which allow for local multiplayer, but require extra configuration to set-up. This can be through console commands, modifications, etc.

Steam

Games available through Steam which have hacks or customizations aimed at providing local multiplayer features.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Borderlands Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [166]
Borderlands 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [167]
Left 4 Dead Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac		 2 See the PCGamingWiki article [168]
Left 4 Dead 2 Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
 2 See the PCGamingWiki article
All players must use controllers with this hack.
However, keyboard support is also hackable.		 [169]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Link Shared-Screen
Windows
 2 Link to jarjar's 2 Player Missions mod
All players must use controllers.		 [170]
Resident Evil 5 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 2 See the PCGamingWiki article [171]
Unreal Tournament 3 Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 Link to Epic Games Forum Guide
WSGF guide on 4-player splitscreen		 [172]
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

GOG.com

Games available through GOG.com which have hacks or customizations aimed at providing local multiplayer features.
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref
Re-Volt Link Split-Screen
Windows
 4 See the PCGamingWiki article
Downloading the Re-Volt v1.2 Update adds Split-Screen functionality for the game.		 [173]
Game Link Type Controller Platforms # of Users Notes Ref

References

  1. ↑ "Dynamic Split-Screen (Concept)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  2. ↑ "8-bit Commando Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "KarBOOM website"
  4. ↑ Sumo Battle Website
  5. ↑ "The Tank Game" - Steam Greenlight
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "How to play multiplayer" - GOG.com Community Discussions
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 "Local Multiplayer (Split Screen, Hot Seat etc.)" - GOGmix
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Guacamelee! Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Hammerwatch Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Rayman Origins Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Local co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Trine Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Trine 2 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  14. ↑ "Local Multiplayer on PC" - EA Forums
  15. ↑ "A Virus Named TOM Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  16. ↑ "Adventures of Shuggy Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  17. ↑ "All Zombies Must Die! Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  18. ↑ "No 4 packs?" - Steam Community Discussions
  19. ↑ "Atom Zombie Smasher Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  20. ↑ "Audiosurf Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  21. ↑ "Audiosurf 2 (Game)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  22. ↑ "Awesomenauts Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  23. ↑ "$2.50 on Green Man Gaming" - Steam Community Discussions
  24. ↑ "Beat Hazard Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  25. ↑ "Bionic Commando: Rearmed Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  26. ↑ "Local co-op only for the Steam version?" - Steam Community Discussions
  27. ↑ "This might be a strange question, but how do you play?" - Steam Community Discussions
  28. ↑ "BROFORCE (Online/Local Bro-op Platformer-Shooter with Explosions and Action)" - TIGSource Forums
  29. ↑ "Castle Crashers Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  30. ↑ "Capsized Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  31. ↑ "Hotseat game with a partner who knows civ 3 ptw and civ 4 but new to c3c." - Civilization Fanatics' Forums
  32. ↑ "Civilization IV: Overview" - Civilization Fanatics Center
  33. ↑ "Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (Game)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  34. ↑ "Civilization V: Gods and Kings Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  35. ↑ "Cloudberry Kingdom Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  36. ↑ "How to play a 1v1 versus match" - Steam Community Discussions
  37. ↑ "Colour Bind Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  38. ↑ "Unofficial list of Local Co-op (Couch Co-op) & Local Multiplayer PC Games" - Steam Users' Forums
  39. ↑ "Dead Horde Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  40. ↑ "DeathSpank Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  41. ↑ "DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  42. ↑ "Dirt 3 PC Split Screen / Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  43. ↑ "Dirt Showdown" - Codemasters
  44. ↑ "Does this game have 2 player coop?" - Steam Community Discussions
  45. ↑ "Local multiplayer works?" - Steam Community Discussions
  46. ↑ "Dungeon Defenders Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  47. ↑ "Dungeon Siege III Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  48. ↑ "Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  49. ↑ "Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  50. ↑ "Unofficial list of Local Co-op (Couch Co-op) & Local Multiplayer PC Games" - Steam Users' Forums
  51. ↑ "PC Patch #1" - Steam Community Discussions
  52. ↑ "Local Co-Op needs two controllers?" - Steam Community Discussions
  53. ↑ "My experience with the game" - Steam Community Discussions
  54. ↑ "How is the local co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  55. ↑ Fireburst Website
  56. ↑ "Fist Puncher Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 "Hot-Seat Play" - Football Manager Online Manual
  58. ↑ "FORCED Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  59. ↑ "Foul Play Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  60. ↑ "Frozen Synapse: Red expansion pack is out now!" - Mode 7 Games Blog
  61. ↑ "Local co-op" - Steam Community Discussions
  62. ↑ "Gatling Gears Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  63. ↑ "Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime (Game)" - Giant Bomb Wiki
  64. ↑ 64.0 64.1 "Unofficial list of Local Co-op (Couch Co-op) & Local Multiplayer PC Games" - Steam Users' Forums
  65. ↑ "Split Screen on PC?" - Steam Community Discussions
  66. ↑ Gumboy Tournament Website
  67. ↑ "Gun Monkeys on Steam" - Steam
  68. ↑ "Heroes of Might & Magic V Review (PC)" - About.com
  69. ↑ "How to Survive Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  70. ↑ "Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  71. ↑ "Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  72. ↑ "Jamestown Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  73. ↑ "Does MP work?" - Steam Community Discussions
  74. ↑ "Kane and Lynch: Dead Men Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  75. ↑ "Kung Fu Strike Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  76. ↑ "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  77. ↑ "Legend of Dungeon Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  78. ↑ "Lego Batman Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  79. ↑ "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  80. ↑ "Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  81. ↑ "Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  82. ↑ "Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  83. ↑ "Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  84. ↑ "Lego Lord of the Rings Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  85. ↑ "local co op question" - Steam Community Discussions
  86. ↑ "Games for 2 players on 1 PC. (Local co-op or splitscreen)" - Steam Users' Forums
  87. ↑ "Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  88. ↑ "Game advice" - Steam Community Discussions
  89. ↑ "Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  90. ↑ "Does Multiplayer work now?" - Steam Community Discussions
  91. ↑ "Magicka Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  92. ↑ "Megabyte Punch for download" - GOG.com
  93. ↑ "Mercenary Kings Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  94. ↑ "It's a good game!!, play 1 vs 1 with a friend in local match =)" - Steam Community Discussions
  95. ↑ "How does the local co-op work?" - Steam Community Discussions
  96. ↑ "Local multiplayer" - Steam Community Discussions
  97. ↑ "Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  98. ↑ "Nation Red Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  99. ↑ "Narco Terror Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  100. ↑ 100.0 100.1 100.2 "Two Controllers on Pc?" - Steam Users' Forums
  101. ↑ "Multiplayer ?" - Steam Community Discussions
  102. ↑ "Offline Multiplayer" - Steam Community Discussions
  103. ↑ "Overlord II Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  104. ↑ "Painkiller: Hell & Damnation Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  105. ↑ "co-op mode?" - Steam Community Discussions
  106. ↑ "Pid Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  107. ↑ "How does the Co-op work? Does it use only controllers?" - Steam Community Discussions
  108. ↑ "PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  109. ↑ "Portal 2 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  110. ↑ "Local Co-Op means split screen or shared screen?" - Steam Community Discussions
  111. ↑ "Rayman Legends Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  112. ↑ "how do you play co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  113. ↑ "Hot Seat/Splitscreen/Co-op Games for PC?" - Steam Gifts Forums
  114. ↑ "Renegade Ops Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  115. ↑ "Resident Evil 6 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  116. ↑ "Local Multiplayer?" - Steam Community Discussions
  117. ↑ "How is the offline mode?" - Steam Community Discussions
  118. ↑ "Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  119. ↑ "Multiplayer (party mode)" - Steam Community Discussions
  120. ↑ Rocksmith 2014 FAQ
  121. ↑ "Sacred Citadel Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  122. ↑ "4 Players Local? Team Battles Against A.I.?" - Steam Community Discussions
  123. ↑ 123.0 123.1 "Serious Sam Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  124. ↑ "Serious Sam 3: BFE Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  125. ↑ "Shadowgrounds Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  126. ↑ "Shadowgrounds Survivor Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  127. ↑ "Shank Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  128. ↑ "Shank 2 Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  129. ↑ "Shatter Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  130. ↑ "Skulls of the Shogun Fact Sheet" - Skulls of the Shogun Website
  131. ↑ "Sideway: New York Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  132. ↑ "local co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  133. ↑ "Local Split Keyboard?" - Steam Community Discussions
  134. ↑ "How do I play split-screen multiplayer in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing?" - Feral Support
  135. ↑ "How's splitscreen?" - Steam Community Discussions
  136. ↑ "How does the local coop work?" - Steam Community Discussions
  137. ↑ "Split Screen or 2 Player Games For PC" - GameSpot Forums
  138. ↑ "Local multiplayer only?" - Steam Community Discussions
  139. ↑ "local multiplayer/ split screen" - Steam Community Discussions
  140. ↑ "List of games with local co-op (couch co-op)" - Steam Users' Forums
  141. ↑ "Split-Screen or Local Co-op?" - Steam Community Discussions
  142. ↑ "The Baconing Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  143. ↑ "The Cave Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  144. ↑ "The Chaos Engine Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  145. ↑ "Does this game have local PvP?" - Steam Community Discussions
  146. ↑ "Tidalis Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  147. ↑ 147.0 147.1 147.2 "Trackmania 2 - split screen?" - Steam Users' Forums
  148. ↑ "Is there Local Multiplayer?" - Steam Community Discussions
  149. ↑ "Local Co-Op?" - Steam Users' Forums
  150. ↑ "Local Multiplayer?" - Steam Community Discussions
  151. ↑ "Worms Revolution Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  152. ↑ "Terminator Salvation Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  153. ↑ Color-op - bitHuffel
  154. ↑ Start/About - Commander Genius website
  155. ↑ FleaFall Website - Archive.org
  156. ↑ LaserJet - bitHuffel
  157. ↑ LIERO About section
  158. ↑ Intro - Little Fighter 2 Official Website
  159. ↑ Mari0 Features - Stabyourself.net
  160. ↑ Multiplayer - Getting Started with Battle for Wesnoth
  161. ↑ "August 2 - V1.2 Released" - TowerClimb Blog
  162. ↑ Zenzizenzic - bitHuffel
  163. ↑ "Local Multiplayer" - Official Cobalt Wiki
  164. ↑ "Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  165. ↑ "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Co-Op Info" - Co-Optimus
  166. ↑ "Guide: Getting Split-Screen For Borderlands On PC" - Steam Users' Forums
  167. ↑ "How to play Borderlands 2 Split-Screen on PC (Instructions)" - Steam Users' Forums
  168. ↑ "Left 4 Dead: SplitScreen PC Guide" - Steam Users' Forums
  169. ↑ "Splitscreen Howto" - Steam Users' Forums
  170. ↑ "2 Player Missions" mod by jarjar - GTA Garage
  171. ↑ "Information Regarding Split-screen Modes, message from Mr.nightmare" - Resident Evil Modding Forum
  172. ↑ "How to play UT3 PC in SPLITSCREEN" - Epic Games Forums
  173. ↑ "Re-volt 1.2 Update, Development Thread" - Our ReVolt Pub