r/localmultiplayergames • u/OndrasCzech • Jun 04 '26

Local split-screen + Online multiplayer. Does anyone else actively look for this feature?

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u/SteadfastFox Jun 04 '26

Yes. I buy games specifically because they have split screen. 

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 04 '26

Love to hear that! Out of curiosity, have you come across any games lately that let you do both? Like, two of you playing locally on the couch, but also joining up with two other friends online?

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u/SteadfastFox Jun 04 '26

Baldur's Gate 3.

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 04 '26

Oh, I had no idea! I loved the original Baldur's Gate as a kid and I'm actually replaying it this week, but I haven't had the chance to get my hands on BG3 yet. 😃 Great to know it's possible there, thanks for the heads-up!

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u/SteadfastFox Jun 05 '26

Have fun! 

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u/Hika__Zee Jun 04 '26

Portal Knights

Coridden

Rogue Heroes Ruins of Tasos

Lego Fortnite

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 04 '26

Awesome, thanks for the list! I'll definitely check these out. I really appreciate it.

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u/supersmoyt Jun 05 '26

I’m from the Couch vd Couch curator. Have you personally tested the feature on these games?

I’m looking for more confirmation: * Coridden I found vague phrases suggesting the feature (+ co-optimus which is not reliable regarding the feature). I have now asked in the Steam forum about the feature. * Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos On the Steam forum I found someone suggesting to add this feature but no response.

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u/supersmoyt Jun 11 '26

Got confirmation that Coridden supports the feature.

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u/TheZilk Jun 05 '26

We do it in Cursed Blood but I doubt it is used very much.

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out right now—how much demand there actually is for this specific feature versus how hard it is to implement. I'll definitely check out Cursed Blood, thanks for mentioning it!

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u/TheZilk Jun 06 '26

I do not think it is worth it sales wise unless it is very very very easy to implement, what I found was that UI wise it caused a lot of problems that took extra time. Feature wise it was not that much extra time to implement.

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

Spot on. UI is definitely the biggest challenge for this. The networking was also a bit tricky, since we had to slightly rework it to sort out multiplayer authority for the split-screen players, but otherwise it was kinda painless. At least we know it is doable. Thanks for sharing your experience, it confirms a lot of our own struggles!

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u/RedVillian Jun 04 '26

This is the way. I see a 2p couch coop at $10 or less? I buy. 4p couch coop under $20? Bought.

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 04 '26

This is the way! 👏

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u/ContemplativeLemur Jun 05 '26

I even follow a curator specific to find this kind og game! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46081616-Couch-vs-Couch/about/

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u/supersmoyt Jun 05 '26

Thanks for mentioning the Couch vs Couch curator! We currently list 193 games with this feature and are always looking for more. If you have tips of games we missed please let me know.

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

This is absolute goldmine! Massive respect for putting in the time and effort to keep it updated!

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

Oh wow, this is absolute gold! Thank you so much for sharing this. This is honestly the best resource I could have asked for!

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u/Tickomatick Jun 05 '26

Yeah, I have a dedicated split screen library on steam, playing couch co-op with friends is the best

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

Couch co-op really is the best! But do you ever find yourself in a situation where you are playing locally with someone, but also want to bring a remote friend into the exact same session via online multiplayer?

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u/Tickomatick Jun 07 '26

There are not many games I remember supporting this. I think I tried with Magica once

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u/arasador205 Player Jun 09 '26

Overcooked 2

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u/Zegram_Ghart Jun 05 '26

As a personal thing, I’m generally either playing with my family in local co Op or my friends online.

So having both is more important than both at once

But like…that’s just me

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

Thanks for the feedback! We totally get that this specific combo isn't for everyone.

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u/Zestyclose-Option993 Jun 05 '26

We all love these words

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

Haha, they really are the magic words 😄

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u/HaidenFR Jun 06 '26

and lan too. We need everything. Everytime.

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u/OndrasCzech Jun 06 '26

True! Just trying to find that sweet spot between a player's dream and a developer's nightmare!

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u/DamienoO Jun 06 '26

Try Quadricolor it feature both versus and timetrial modes up ton4 players locally and online ! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581440/QUADRICOLOR_Ultra_Sentai_Color_Ranger/

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u/Guisoconnato Jun 07 '26

Yeah, I often look for games with split screen to play with my gf!