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Low Stakes Cozy Co-op Game Suggestions? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) by Purpsle@sh.itjust.works to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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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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[–] rozodru@piefed.world 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

If you're a Millennial I highly suggest the "Emily is Away" trilogy.

3 games that are extremely simple, but god damn do they make you feel like a teen/20 something again.

The first game, "Emily is Away" takes place in AOL IM. it's a visual novel but it's very good and allows you to set your avatar, etc just like you did with AOL IM. it's brutal when it gets to the end. the Second game "Emily is Away Too" also takes place in AOL IM but is a bit more difficult as this time there are timing choicse. the third game "Emily is Away <3" takes place on the original Facebook IM. that one is even more difficult. so the difficulty between the games ramps up.

fantastic series. I have all three and I love them. honestly the first game made me cry at the end.

[–] Klanky@sopuli.xyz 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

As someone who was all over AIM in the early 2000s and had some similar experiences, yeah that first one made me tear up too at the end.

[–] rozodru@piefed.world 5 points 20 hours ago

it was so brutal at the end wasn't it? like the constant backspacing was like "oh man that was me"