BattleBlock Theater

Image: Steam / its publisher

Platformer
Local co-op
Comedy

A boat full of friends is shipwrecked on an island ruled by cats who force prisoners to clear platforming levels in a theatre. You can play solo, but it shines with two on the same sofa, with a hilarious narrator and competitive modes.

Why play it now

When you have someone beside you and some free time: levels are short and the laughs constant.

Who it's for

For couples, siblings or friends who want a platforming co-op with lots of humour.

When not to pick it

If you play alone and want pure precision: it loses its charm without company.

What it offers

Combat / action: 60 out of 100
Thinking: 45 out of 100
Competing: 35 out of 100
Story: 30 out of 100
Creating: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller: Best with a controller
On the same sofa: Co-op and competitive on the same screen
Online: Online co-op
Remote Play Together: Play with friends even if only you own it
Disk space: 2 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck: Verified
Steam reviews: 97% positive (72,923)
Metacritic: 85/100
Developer: The Behemoth
Release date: 15 MAY 2014
Steam genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie

Based on what the game states on Steam.