Party
16 storiesThe category includes local pass-and-play releases, simultaneous couch multiplayer and online games for changing groups. Coverage examines player counts, controller needs, matchmaking, accessibility, pacing, content variety and reliability, while separating genuine group-focused design from a conventional game with only a secondary multiplayer mode.
Totally Safe Railway Co. Turns Train Management Into Co-op Chaos
Flagship Interactive has announced Totally Safe Railway Co. for Steam in Q4 2026. Biotech Gameworks' co-op adventure puts players in charge of a customisable Wild West railway.
SUPER GAHAKU Steam page launches with 3D party sculpting and multiplayer plans
North Fox Games has unveiled the Steam store page for SUPER GAHAKU, a 3D drawing party game in development for PC. The title targets up to eight-player multiplayer and a release window in autumn 2026, with gameplay footage and details now public
Too Hot To Hold brings multiplayer chaos to PC this November
MystiveDev has officially announced Too Hot To Hold for PC, confirming a 3 November 2026 release date and showcasing real multiplayer gameplay in its first trailer. The game promises frantic asymmetric action for up to 10 players with no microtransactions
Fury of Dracula 5th Edition Returns with New Features and Divisive Art
Avalon Hill has released Fury of Dracula 5th Edition, reviving the sought-after hidden movement board game with new gameplay options and a controversial visual overhaul. Here's what's changed, what remains familiar, and what players should expect
Fibbage Card Game Brings Jackbox's Bluffing Classic to the Tabletop
Jackbox Games has released a physical card game version of Fibbage, adapting its digital bluffing formula for in-person board game nights and expanding the party experience beyond screens
RunOut - Hothead Paws Launches in Southeast Asia with Bangkok Event
WakaStudio has officially released RunOut - Hothead Paws across Southeast Asia, marking the occasion with a community-focused launch event in Bangkok and confirming cross-platform play for PC and mobile
CAAAHR! Sets 2 November PC Release for Voice-Controlled Co-op Racing
Assemble Entertainment and Mateo Covic have confirmed CAAAHR! will launch for PC via Steam on 2 November 2026, following its reveal at gamescom's Awesome Indies showcase. The game features voice-based acceleration and online or local co-op play
Aux Court Launches: Multiplayer Music Taste Battles Now Live on Web and Android
GabFreakyPie has released Aux Court, a competitive multiplayer music curation game for web browsers and Android, offering real-time playlist battles and ranked leaderboards for music fans and streamers
Blasterbug: Last Bug Standing! launches free on Steam in surprise drop
Dotemu has released Blasterbug: Last Bug Standing! as a free local multiplayer game on Steam, following a surprise announcement at the Pixel Arcadia retro showcase. The title supports up to eight players and features multiple chaotic modes
Pirates Four Paws Charity Stream Sets August Twitch Return for 2026
Pirates Four Paws will return to Twitch from 14-18 August 2026, with El Gato Pub hosting a five-day charity event supporting Best Friends Animal Society, featuring live streams, tournaments and a $3,000 fundraising target
Machine Party launches on Steam with deadly minigames and multiplayer
Machine Party, a new collection of violent party minigames for 2-4 players from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and support for multiple languages
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND pre-orders open for Switch and Switch 2 release
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has opened digital pre-orders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, a party game featuring 145 Sanrio characters and over 45 mini games, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 October 2026
Scales of Silence launches on Steam with 500 levels and 8-player local play
Aggro Games has released Scales of Silence version 1.0 on Steam, ending its Early Access phase. The full game features 500 campaign levels, 30 serpents, 20 bosses and supports up to eight players in local multiplayer modes
RuneScape Monopoly Special Edition Pre-Orders Open Ahead of October Launch
Jagex has opened pre-orders for the RuneScape special edition of MONOPOLY, letting fans bring Gielinor to the tabletop. The boardgame is available via the official RuneScape Merch Store, with shipping set for October 2026
Centrix Receives 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' Board Game Honour
Centrix, the social strategy board game from Analog Game Studios, has been awarded the 'Recommended by Mensa Mind Games' designation, highlighting its appeal to both casual and strategic players
The Dungeon Club Announced as Social Bluffing Game Where Ghosts Compete
RA Tabletop has revealed The Dungeon Club, a multiplayer social bluffing card game where eliminated players return as ghosts to disrupt the living and remain in contention for victory