Over six months before the festive season, the gaming atmosphere is already bubbling. The Summer Game Fest 2025 has revealed a lot of announcements and for fans of co-op game, the season might feel like a gift itself. Even though people anticipated more co-op titles, things that were revealed were quite promising. Here’s a breakdown of the best multiplayer games announced at the various showcases.
Survival and Suspicion Encounter in the Eyes of Hellfire
One of the most unsettling revelations was Eyes of Hellfire a five player online horror game from Blumhouse Games. Drawing inspiration from the notorious Hellfire Club in Ireland, players are trapped in a run-down lodge where things become suspicious and mysterious. It has traits and hidden motives of its own. While sometimes those goals overlap, there’s always a chance for betrayal. The gameplay is similar to betrayal board games which used turn-based mechanics with cards. It won’t come out until it’s ready, but it will come to Steam Early Access.
Far Far West: Guns, Spells, and Robot Cowboys
Far Far West is a Wild West-themed online shooting game for up to four players where you control a robotic bounty hunter. Using both firepower and magic, players work together on contracts assigned by the sheriff. Between missions, players can customize their gear and unlock different perks with upgrades. Steam is already hosting the first playtest, and players can wishlist the game to stay updated.
Into the Unwell: Cartoon Combat Hidden Surrealism
Into the Unwell, a three-player online game, features eerie rubber-hose animation that makes it one of the strangest titles. Players take control of misfit characters as they battle their inner demons. There are three classes, each using one of four bizarre weapons. The focus on close combat perfectly complements the overall creepy style of the game. Early Access is coming soon on Steam.
Escape Academy 2: Back to School With a Twist
Puzzler Escape Academy is getting a sequel as a game development. Escape Academy 2: Back to School builds on the original game’s Escape Academy, which creates a campus that players are free to roam and go to fictional classes between puzzle missions. You can play Co-op mode locally and online as well. The narrative expands from the solid foundation set in the first game. It will become available on all platforms, though there is no date set yet.
Nioh 3: A Soulslike Evolution
After Ghosts of Tsushima, Nioh is the next big-hit exclusive PS4 game. Namely, the game is probably going to get revealed at Sony State of Play. The newest release features a complete open world and a choice of two combat styles, samurai and ninja, that can be switched on the fly. The trailer didn’t show co-op, but PlayStation has confirmed online support for up to three players. A demo is available now until 18 June.
Grounded 2: Your Backyard Park
Grounded 2 will expand Obsidian’s micro survival formula to a massive park setting. It is said that the size of the first area alone is as large as the map of the original game. Players can now use bug mounts that can assist in a fight and transport items. The story starts right away this time, and it still lets you play with four friends. It arrives in Early Access on Steam and Xbox on 29 July.
Scott Pilgrim EX: Fighting Games Set in Toronto
A brand-new Scott Pilgrim game was also revealed. Scott Pilgrim EX is a side-scrolling beat-em-up where you play as Scott, Ramona, and their friends as they fight rival gangs in a distorted version of Toronto. Available for local and online multiplayer up to 4 players, combat, environment and effects are all highly dynamic. With the return of the original soundtrack team, it will likely be a hit when it launches next year.
Lego Voyagers: Brick-Built Bonding
Lego Voyagers is a poetic two-player adventure game in which players turn into Lego bricks to save a crashed spaceship. You can play the game locally as well as online. A friend can be invited by a player with a Friends Pass. For shared play, just one copy is needed. It’s creative, odd, and packed with personality. No release date has been shared yet.
Out of Words: Quiet World of Emotions
Kurt and Carla, the two protagonists in Out of Words, live fully in a world without words. This co-op adventure from Denmark uses gorgeous stop-motion animation and a gravity-switching puzzle mechanic. In order to overcome challenges, players will need to work together as a cohesive unit with uniquely hand-crafted characters. The launch is scheduled for next year for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store.