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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (2015)
8.4/10on IGDB
Released
One person sees the bomb while the others decode instructions against the clock. Two or more people can play: only the defuser needs the game controls, while the experts use a printed manual or a separate device and must not look at the bomb screen. VR is optional. Guests can contribute without spare controllers, though it is a tense reading-and-speaking challenge. Turn the television away from the experts and rotate the defuser between attempts.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (2022)
7.8/10on IGDB
Released
A short burst of colourful brawling gives a group a shared direction and plenty of chances to help a fallen teammate. Local play supports up to six on PC, Xbox and Switch, but four on PlayStation; have a compatible controller for every participant. Begin on an easier setting and learn a few useful moves rather than demanding perfect combos. A full group makes the screen busy, so fewer players can be the kinder introduction for someone new to action games.
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Streets of Rage 4 (2020)
8.0/10on IGDB
Released
Up to four local players can share a screen and work through a stage, choosing fighters with different reach, speed and strengths. Its clear movement across the street gives the evening momentum without navigating a large map. Bring a compatible controller each and choose a difficulty that lets everyone learn spacing and defence. This is a more demanding brawler than a casual button-mashing cartoon, rewarding a group that enjoys improving together over repeated attempts.
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Castle Crashers Remastered (2015)
8.7/10on IGDB
Released
Four local knights can brawl through a deliberately ridiculous campaign, mixing simple attacks with magic and gradually growing stronger. A controller each keeps the shared-screen setup straightforward on consoles. Start characters at similar levels so a newcomer can contribute rather than watch an overpowered friend clear everything. The cartoon art includes bloody slapstick and crude jokes, making this a better choice for a like-minded group than an automatic all-ages recommendation.
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Minecraft Dungeons (2020)
6.8/10on IGDB
Released
The original game lets up to four local players explore and fight on one shared view, choosing gear that supports different approaches. A ranged player and a sturdier front-line companion can help each other without learning the full building game first. Have a compatible controller for everyone, including on PC. Keep difficulty and equipment close to the least experienced player's level: a readable route and regular loot do not remove the need to dodge danger or revive friends.
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PlateUp! (2022)
8.0/10on IGDB
Released
Up to four local players can design a restaurant together, then discover whether their clever kitchen actually works under service pressure. Cooking, serving and washing offer useful divisions of labour, with a compatible controller each providing the simplest sofa setup. The planning between days gives quieter players room to contribute ideas. It is a demanding roguelite, though: failed service can end a run, so choose it when everyone enjoys refining a plan and starting again.
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