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[[File:Portal 2 Split Screen Example Screenshot.jpg|430px|right|thumb|Two players work together in Valve's [[Portal 2]] using the game's split-screen feature.]] | [[File:Portal 2 Split Screen Example Screenshot.jpg|430px|right|thumb|Two players work together in Valve's [[Portal 2]] using the game's split-screen feature.]] | ||
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'''Local co-op''', also known as '''same-machine multiplayer''', is a feature of many games which allows multiple players to play together cooperatively on a single computer. Note that, for the purposes of this wiki, this page covers only ''cooperative'' games, and competitive or team-based games that feature local multiplayer are covered in [[Glossary:Local play]]. | '''Local co-op''', also known as '''same-machine multiplayer''', is a feature of many games which allows multiple players to play together cooperatively on a single computer. Note that, for the purposes of this wiki, this page covers only ''cooperative'' games, and competitive or team-based games that feature local multiplayer are covered in [[Glossary:Local play]]. | ||
Local co-op can exist in multiple forms, including split-screen, single-screen, and hotseat-based gameplay, although the latter of the three is mostly used in competitive settings. | Local co-op can exist in multiple forms, including split-screen, single-screen, and hotseat-based gameplay, although the latter of the three is mostly used in competitive settings. | ||
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Two players work together in Valve's Portal 2 using the game's split-screen feature.
- See also: List of Local Multiplayer Games
Key points
- A second input device (e.g. Controller) may be required
- No internet connection or second monitor needed
Local co-op, also known as same-machine multiplayer, is a feature of many games which allows multiple players to play together cooperatively on a single computer. Note that, for the purposes of this wiki, this page covers only cooperative games, and competitive or team-based games that feature local multiplayer are covered in Glossary:Local play.
Local co-op can exist in multiple forms, including split-screen, single-screen, and hotseat-based gameplay, although the latter of the three is mostly used in competitive settings.