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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.

Other information

Main contacts


Native

Desura

Games available through Desura which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
8-bit Commando Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [2]
Bloody Trapland Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Only Xbox 360 controller officially supported.
KarBOOM Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
8 Versus. [3]
Megabyte Punch Template: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.
[4]
QuadSmash Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus and Team Versus.
XInput Controllers only.
Sumo Battle Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. Using the same keyboard. [5]
The Tank Game Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
5 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Versus and co-op.
[6]
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref

GOG.com

Games available through GOG.com which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
Age of Wonders Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[7]
Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op. [8]
Battle Chess Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
2 Versus. [9]
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
2 Versus. [9]
Battle Chess 4000 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
2 Versus. [9]
Battle Isle Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 [9]
Call to Power 2 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 [9]
Dream Pinball 3D Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4 [9]
Guacamelee! Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [10]
Guilty Gear X2 Reload Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [9]
Hammerwatch Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Co-op. Linux version available on Steam. [11]
Heroes of Might and Magic Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[9]
Heroes of Might and Magic 2 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[9]
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[9]
Heroes of Might and Magic 4 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4 [9]
Incoming Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [9]
Incoming Forces Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [9]
Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[9]
M.A.X. Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
[9]
Master of Orion Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[9]
Master of Orion 2 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[9]
Octodad: Dadliest Catch Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 DirectInput and XInput controllers supported.
Each player controllers a separate tentacle.
[12]
Patrician Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 [9]
Patrician 2 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 [9]
Rayman Origins Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [13]
Serious Sam: The First Encounter Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [9]
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [9]
Spelunky Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [14]
Trine Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 [15]
Trine 2 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 [16]
Tyrian 2000 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Arcade Mode only. [9]
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref

Origin

Games available through Origin which come with a local multiplayer option by default.
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
FIFA 12 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [17]
FIFA 13 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
FIFA 14 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms 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 Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
1001 Spikes Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [18]
A Virus Named TOM Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Versus, as well as a co-op-exclusive campaign. [19]
Adventures of Shuggy Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op with 36 levels. [20]
All Zombies Must Die! Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [21]
Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op. [8]
Assault Android Cactus Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [22]
Atom Zombie Smasher Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 [23]
Audiosurf Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus [24]
Audiosurf 2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [25]
Awesomenauts Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
3 Co-op/versus against/with bots. [26]
Bang Bang Racing Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. Only two keyboard players allowed, other players use controllers.
XInput Controllers only.
[27]
BattleBlock Theater Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Linux
4 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
2-player co-op, 4-player versus.
[28]
Beat Hazard Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Beat Hazard Ultra DLC required. Co-op.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
[29]
Bionic Commando: Rearmed Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
2-player co-op, 4-player versus.
[30]
Bleed Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op versions of all modes are available.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
[31]
Bloody Trapland Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Only Xbox 360 controller officially supported.
[32]
B.U.T.T.O.N. Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
8 Versus. [33]
Broforce Template: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.
[34]
CastleStorm Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op and/or versus. [35]
Castle Crashers Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [36]
Capsized Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Linux
2 [37]
Child of Light Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: Uplay. [38]
Civilization III Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Requires the Complete Edition. [39]
Civilization IV Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[40]
Civilization IV: Colonization Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
[41]
Civilization V Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
6 [42]
Cloudberry Kingdom Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [43]
Cortex Command Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 [44]
Colour Bind Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign with 20 levels. [45]
Crash Time 2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
[46]
Dead Horde Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 [47]
Dead Pixels Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op. [48]
DeathSpank Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 assisted coop only; second player has no progress and inventory; cannot use any quest items and NPC [49]
DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 assisted coop only; second player has no progress and inventory; cannot use any quest items and NPC [50]
Dirt 3 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: GFWL. Versus. [51]
Dirt Showdown Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.
[52]
Divekick Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [53]
Dollar Dash Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus against online players or each other. [54]
Double Dragon: Neon Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [55]
Droid Assault Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Dungeonland Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 Co-op. [56]
Dungeon Defenders Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [57]
Dungeon Siege III Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use controllers. [58]
D&D: Chronicles of Mystara Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [59]
Dustforce Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Versus. Linux support not available on Steam version. [60]
Dusty Revenge Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op. [61]
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [62]
Enemy Mind Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op. [63]
F1 2011 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: GFWL. Versus. [64]
F1 2013 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.
[65]
F1 Race Stars Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
XInput Controllers only. Versus, Team Versus.
All players must use controllers.
[66]
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [67]
Final Exam Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 players offline [68]
Fireburst Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. XInput Controllers only. [69]
Fist Puncher Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [70]
Football Manager 2014 Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
[71]
FORCED Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [72]
Foul Play Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [73]
Frozen Synapse Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [74]
Full Mojo Rampage Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Local co-op not currently implemented - will be added later. [75]
Gatling Gears Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [76]
Gentlemen! Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Versus. [77]
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 XInput Controllers only. [78]
Gish Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Versus. [79]
Goat Simulator Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [80]
GRID 2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.
[81]
GRID Autosport Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 DRM: Codemasters RaceNet.
Versus.
Guacamelee! Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [10]
Gumboy Tournament Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus and Team Versus. DirectInput Controllers only. [82]
Gun Monkeys Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Versus. [83]
Hammerfight Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [79]
Hammerwatch Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op. [11]
Heroes of Might and Magic V Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4 [84]
How to Survive Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [85]
Injustice: Gods Among Us Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [86]
Ikaruga Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op.
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: GFWL. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [87]
Jamestown Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op. [88]
Joe Danger 2: The Movie Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. [89]
Kane and Lynch: Dead Men Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [90]
Krautscape Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Versus. [91]
Kung Fu Strike Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus and co-op modes. [92]
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [93]
Legend of Dungeon Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [94]
Lego Batman Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [95]
Lego Batman 2 Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [96]
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [97]
Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [98]
Lego Indiana Jones Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [99]
Lego Indiana Jones 2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [100]
Lego Lord of the Rings Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [101]
Lego Marvel Super Heroes Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [102]
The Lego Movie Videogame Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
2 Co-op. [103]
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. (Episode III Obi-wan vs Anakin fight is Verses) [104]
Lego The Hobbit Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
2 [105]
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [106]
Magic 2013 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Two-Headed Giant co-op match versus the AI. Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [107]
Magic 2014 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Two-Headed Giant co-op match versus the AI. Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [108]
Magical Drop V Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [109]
Magicka Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [110]
Megabyte Punch Template: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.
[111]
Mercenary Kings Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 [112]
Metal Slug 3 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Split-Screen Local Co-Op and Online. [113]
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 Versus. [114]
Monaco Template: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. [115]
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. DRM: GFWL.
Both players must use controllers.
[116]
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [117]
Nation Red Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [118]
Narco Terror Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [119]
NBA 2K10 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
All players must use controllers. [120]
NBA 2K11 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
All players must use controllers. [120]
NBA 2K12 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
All players must use controllers. [120]
NBA 2K13 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Quick game mode. All players must use controllers. [121]
NBA 2K14 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Quick game mode. All players must use controllers. [122]
Nidhogg Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [123]
Nuclear Throne Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [124]
ObsCure Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use controllers. [125]
ObsCure II Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use controllers. [126]
Octodad: Dadliest Catch Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 DirectInput and XInput controllers supported.
Each player controllers a separate tentacle.
[12]
Overlord II Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [127]
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [128]
Pid Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [129]
PixelJunk Shooter Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [130]
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [131]
Pool Nation Template:Link Hot-seat
Windows
2 Versus-mode. Sometimes tricky to disable AI. [132]
Portal 2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign.
To play split-screen without bezels see here.
To use both a keyboard and controller, see here.
[133]
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [134]
Rayman Origins Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: Uplay. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [13]
Rayman Legends Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: Uplay. Co-op version of single-player campaign. [135]
Really Big Sky Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [136]
Red Faction: Guerrilla Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4 DRM: GFWL [137]
Renegade Ops Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
2 [138]
Resident Evil 6 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [139]
Riptide GP2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. [140]
Risk of Rain Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [141]
Rock of Ages Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
All players must use controllers.
[142]
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op-exclusive campaign. [143]
Rocksmith Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use Rocksmith guitar controllers. Versus. [144]
Rocksmith 2014 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 All players must use Rocksmith guitar controllers. Versus. [145]
Sacred Citadel Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
3 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [146]
Samurai Gunn Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op against bots, versus. [147]
Serious Sam: The First Encounter Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus modes. [148]
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus modes. [148]
Serious Sam 3: BFE Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 [149]
Shadowgrounds Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [150]
Shadowgrounds Survivor Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers. [151]
Shank Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [152]
Shank 2 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Arcade Mode only (co-op horde mode). [153]
Shatter Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [154]
Skulls of the Shogun Template:Link Shared-Screen
Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Versus. You can choose between real-time and turn-based (Hot Seat) play. [155]
Sideway: New York Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign. [156]
Skullgirls Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. [157]
Slam Bolt Scrappers Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op and versus modes.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
[158]
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. [159]
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus and co-op. [160]
Speedrunners Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. [161]
Spelunky Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [14]
Starwhal: Just the Tip Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Versus. [162]
Street Fighter X Tekken Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: GFWL. Versus. [163]
Super Motherload Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op. [164]
Super Puzzle Platformer Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus. [165]
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [166]
Swarm Arena Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [167]
Talisman: Digital Edition Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4 Versus. [168]
TMNT: Out of the Shadows Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 All players must use controllers. [169]
The Baconing Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 [170]
The Cave Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
3 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
[171]
The Chaos Engine Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 [172]
The King of Fighters XIII Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [173]
Tidalis Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 Versus and co-op. [174]
Tiny Brains Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Co-op. [175]
TowerFall Ascension Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Co-op. [176]
Trackmania 2: Canyon Template:Link Split-Screen/Hot Seat
Windows
8 4-player versus with Split-Screen.
8-player versus with Hot Seat.
[177]
Trackmania 2: Stadium Template:Link Split-Screen/Hot Seat
Windows
8 4-player versus with Split-Screen.
8-player versus with Hot Seat.
[177]
Trackmania 2: Valley Template:Link Split-Screen/Hot Seat
Windows
8 4-player versus with Split-Screen.
8-player versus with Hot Seat.
[177]
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 [178]
Trials Fusion Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 4-player versus at same screen. Players out of the screen loses points.
Trine Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
3 [15]
Trine 2 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
3 [16]
Ultratron Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
Virtua Tennis 4 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 DRM: GFWL.
Versus, Co-op 2v2 versus bots.
[179]
Worms Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
2 Using the same keyboard. [180]
Worms Armageddon Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
Worms Clan Wars Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
Worms Crazy Golf Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
4
Worms Reloaded Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
4
Worms Revolution Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4 [181]
Worms Ultimate Mayhem Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
4
You Don't Know Jack Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack Sports Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 2 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack Movies Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Television Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 3 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Head Rush Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 4 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack: Volume 6 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
You Don't Know Jack (2011) Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms 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 Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
Blur
Split-Screen
Windows
4 XInput Controllers only.
Colin McRae Rally 2005
Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
4 Removed from sale.
Versus. DirectInput Controllers only.
Football Manager 2013
Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Replaced by Football Manager 2014. [71]
Terminator Salvation
Split-Screen
Windows
2 [182]
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref

Freeware

Games available for free through any download service.
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
0Space Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus.
Ace Of Trace Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Versus.
Color-op Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [183]
Commander Genius Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Open source clone of the game Commander Keen. [184]
FleaFall Champions Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. Originally a commercial game. [185]
Hedge Wars Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
Open Source.
LaserJet Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
3 [186]
Liero Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
2 Versus. Classic sidescrolling shooter, now Open Source. [187]
Little Fighter 2 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
4 Only two controllers usable, other players use keyboards. [188]
Mari0 Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Open Source. [189]
Super Smash Land Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
The Battle for Wesnoth Template:Link Hot Seat
Windows
Mac
Linux
4 Open Source. [190]
TowerClimb Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
6 Requires an account on their website. [191]
Zenzizenzic Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 [192]
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms 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 Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
Battletank LOBA Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Versus. XInput Controllers only. [193]
Bomb Squad Template:Link Shared-Screen
Mac 8 Co-op and versus and team versus. Suports keyboard and several controllers.
Cobalt Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Co-op and versus.
Only one keyboard usable, infinite controller players are possible.
[194]
KarBOOM Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
Mac
Linux
8 Versus and Team Versus. DirectInput Controllers only. [3]
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Template:Link Dynamic
Windows
Mac
2 Co-op version of single-player campaign.
Not available on Steam, unlike rest of series.
[195]
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 [196]
Split/Second Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms 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 Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
Borderlands Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [197]
Borderlands 2 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 Link to Steam Users' Forums Guide [198]
Left 4 Dead Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
Mac
2 See the PCGamingWiki article [199]
Left 4 Dead 2 Template: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.
[200]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Template:Link Shared-Screen
Windows
2 Link to jarjar's 2 Player Missions mod
All players must use controllers.
[201]
Resident Evil 5 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
2 See the PCGamingWiki article [202]
Unreal Tournament 3 Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 Link to Epic Games Forum Guide
WSGF guide on 4-player splitscreen
[203]
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref

GOG.com

Games available through GOG.com which have hacks or customizations aimed at providing local multiplayer features.
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref
Re-Volt Template:Link Split-Screen
Windows
4 See the PCGamingWiki article
Downloading the Re-Volt v1.2 Update adds Split-Screen functionality for the game.
On January 14, 2014, the game was pulled by request from the developers of the 1.2 beta patch.
[204]
Game Link Type Full Controller.svg Platforms Users Notes Ref


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