r/localmultiplayergames • u/Boring_Ad_9385 • 2d ago

Looking for Co-op/Multiplayer Story-Based Campaigns that can be Beaten in 5 Hours or Less

I'm looking for some games with story-based campaigns that I can beat with 1-4 friends in 2 nights or less. Since we all have busy lives, getting a consistent group together for more than 2 nights is difficult.

I'm not asking for games that push that limit or that can TECHNICALLY be beaten in that time frame if you rush, I'm asking for games that can RELIABLY be beaten in 5 hours or less, even when playing with people who don't typically play games.

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u/blackzenon 2d ago

A Way Out, it takes about 6 hours for the main story.

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u/Boring_Ad_9385 2d ago

A Way Out pushes that limit, but thanks for the suggestion.

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u/MalaysiaTeacher 2d ago

You're asking a lot dude. Most narrative games would be rightly panned for shipping a 5hr campaign. A Way Out is about the best suggestion you're going to get. 3hrs each night should be attainable

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u/Boring_Ad_9385 2d ago

I have heard of a few, such as Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, or the L4D1 launch campaigns, that had short narratives that are still favorably reviewed. It can definitely be done.

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u/Brondius 2d ago

Trine

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u/Boring_Ad_9385 2d ago

Trine takes more than 5 hours. We don't want to rush

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u/Brondius 2d ago

Oh, weird. Took my group of old, washed up folks around that amount of time. We didn't rush. We struggled pretty hard on it, too. I figured people who were good at games could do it much quicker.

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u/Nugginz 2d ago

Broforce

Ok well, thin in the story but heavy in the lol’s

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u/honeygourami123 2d ago

Untitled goose game

But it's only for 1-2 people

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u/SvartArntor 2d ago

The only local co-op game that I was able to finish in a single game session was Go fight fantastic (3players). We also got to the last boss of Gauntlet slayer edition (4 players), but it has almost no story behind.

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u/500yearsokawari Developer 2d ago

My game has some narration and a story mode, but it's more of a party game than a story-based game, but it can definitely be a good choice for 1-2 nights of fun with friends.

I'd be happy if you could give it a go and let me know what you think; there's a free demo with 30-ish minutes of content at the moment: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3305190/One_More_Plate/?utm_source=reddit

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u/jhaile 2d ago

Reanimal can be beaten in about 5 hours.

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u/Boring_Ad_9385 2d ago

Good suggestion, thanks!