Co-op gaming started with playing games together on the same couch at your best friend’s house. Nowadays, many of us have online friends from all over the world. Sometimes, it’s hard for everyone to buy their own copy of a game. That’s where Steam Remote Play comes in. This feature lets your friends join you in playing a game without having to buy it themselves.
Many games on Steam offer Remote Play Together, but only some give you a full, exciting adventure with a friend. Here are some must-try games on Steam with Remote Play, so your friend can play with you without needing to buy another copy.
10. Overcooked
Arcade Casual Strategy
Overcooked and its sequel are well-known games for having fun with friends. There’s no big story or complicated gameplay. You just need to quickly make food and avoid dangers, or you’ll lose. It’s a fun and light-hearted arcade game that up to four players can enjoy together.
This series is designed to be played casually with a group of friends for fun and laughter. If you don’t want something serious but want a good co-op game that you can play together online using Steam Remote Play, this is the game for you.
9. The Behemoth Games
Arcade
Side-scrolling
4 players
Battleblock Theater and Castle Crashers were once very popular arcade games to play with friends. These games, made by Behemoth, have bright, colorful cartoon graphics and funny stories.
Castle Crashers, shown in the picture, is a beat ’em up game. In this game, you and your friends fight through waves of enemies and bosses to save castles and princesses.
Battleblock Theater is a side-scrolling 2D platform game. The story is about being kidnapped by cats and forced to complete challenges. You wear a funny hat, navigate tricky mazes, and collect important items while racing against the clock. Each level gives you a score, making you want to keep playing to get a higher score.
8. Golf With Your Friends
“Golf With Your Friends” is a fun game that lots of people on YouTube enjoy. Even though golf might sound boring, this game is really fun when you play with friends and maybe have a drink or two. It’s not a game where you spend hours exploring or getting really into.
If you want a game to relax and play with your friends without spending too much money, “Golf With Your Friends” is a great choice. It’s perfect for chatting and having some laughs together.
7. Spelunky
Roguelike Game
Challenging
Platformer
Spelunky is a super popular action-roguelike game from 2013. It’s fast and tough because many things can kill you, and when you die, you start over from the beginning. In each playthrough, you try to reach the next dungeon without dying even once. Spelunky 2 came out in 2020 and is just as fun as the first game.
This game is casual but exciting, perfect for quick, fun play sessions. There’s no big story to follow, so you won’t get bored after finishing it. These roguelike games can be played over and over again without getting old.
6. Stardew Valley
Farming Casual RPG
People in the gaming world love Stardew Valley. It’s on every list of top farming games, and almost everyone has played it or thought about playing it. Stardew Valley now lets you play with friends using Steam Remote Play, with up to four players in the game.
Stardew Valley is more than just a farming game. It’s also a role-playing game (RPG) with lots of farming. You can fight enemies, go mining, and follow an interesting story.
5. Trine Series
Trine is a well-loved video game that first came out in 2009. Many gamers enjoy the series, and a fourth game was released in 2019. You can play all four Trine games alone or with friends.
These games are short and easy to play but are full of action and magic. Trine is a fantasy puzzle game where you solve puzzles and fight enemies. The game has a unique style and exciting gameplay.
4. For The King
If you and your friends enjoy board game RPGs and exploring dungeons, you should try “For The King.” You can play it together using Steam Remote Play.
The game uses a hex-grid system, meaning you move on a board made of hexagon-shaped spaces. Each step you take uses points, so every move and action, like swinging an axe, is important.
This game is a challenging, turn-based adventure where you need to use strategy and dice rolls. You can play with up to three players in a team.
3. Dark Pictures Anthology Games
Story-rich Choices matter Horror
The Dark Pictures Anthology has some notable games like Little Hope, Man of Medan, and House of Ashes. These games are similar to Until Dawn, a popular horror game by the same developers.
Imagine playing through a horror movie where you make the choices. The lives of the main characters are in your hands, and the games have multiple different endings based on your decisions. Unlike longer games like Divinity: Original Sin, these games are shorter but still provide a good amount of fun for you and your friends.
Each game takes about four to six hours to finish, making them perfect for a fun night with friends. The final game in this series, The Devil In Me, is inspired by a real-life serial killer named H.H. Holmes. In this game, you and your friends are trapped in his hotel full of scary traps. Expect jumpscares and quick, stressful decisions.