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I’m looking to set up a co-op video game night with my friends and I’m looking for suggestions for a cozy game we can all play together virtually. We all enjoy Stardew Valley but we’ve all played it and I’d like to start something new with them. Looking for ideas that would allow me to walk away from the computer if I need to take care of my kids but still allows my friends to continue playing.

Here’s some parameters to narrow down the list:

  • switch, Steam, or GOG availability
  • can walk away and not die without having to pause for my friends
  • preferably affordable
  • lower graphics requirements, we all have older hardware
  • game controller compatible
  • fun to play over multiple short sessions
  • either 2 player or up to 4 players

Thanks everyone in advance!

Edit: I’m so excited with all the suggestions! I realized I should put co-op in the title and add the number of players. Might be anywhere between 2 and 4. Even the single player suggestions I’ve been getting are so up my alley I’m excited to check them out. This was my first post on this platform and it’s been amazing thank you!

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[–] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If it's just two of you I enjoyed phogs with a buddy of mine. Technically you pause if you walk away as it takes both people. I'm not sure you'll find many games that fits literally everything on your list but fingers crossed for ya.

[–] Purpsle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, it’s an extensive wishlist so I don’t anticipate hitting all the points, just hoping for most or even some. Phogs looks like a lot of silly fun, thanks for the suggestion!

[–] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 1 points 52 minutes ago

I get that. I just thought of it, others suggested Peak but RV There Yet is just as fun and actually easier to step away from as one guy can just drive or repair or explore or whatever. It doesn't halt progress quite as much as in Peak I feel.

I also think Trine might work if it hasn't been suggested. It's a fun little action adventure game but it's not hard or stressful, been playing through them with my own friends