Best 4 Player Local games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated 4 player local games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 4 player local games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Jackbox Party Pack
The team behind YOU DON’T KNOW JACK presents FIVE guffaw-inducing party games in one pack! You’re gonna need more than one party for this. Your phones or tablets are your controllers! For 1-100 players!
Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox mayhem. For one to four players.
BlazeRush
BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes! You can assemble a team of friends to play in local or online multiplayer, choose a car to your taste and chase, blow up and cut off! Adapt your style and tactics to new enemies, obstacles and tracks.
Screencheat
Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons.
STARWHAL
The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.
Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
The definitive version of the smash hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Orbital Gear
Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.
Mount Your Friends
Experience the extreme simulated sporting sensation that's sweeping our digital nation! Mount Your Friends is a fiercely competitive sporting event for you to play with your friends in the contextual security of your own home, assuming that your home is not composed of sexual innuendo.
Murder Miners
The #1 rated Xbox Live Indie Game. Halo-inspired. Destructible/constructible environments. Vehicles. Zombie survival. Hookshots. Infection mode: Be the zombie & eat the dead to level up your zombie abilities. Community playdates are still hosted every week, join us!
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!
Enemy Mind
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Meltdown
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
1001 Spikes
Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...
Chompy Chomp Chomp
Chompy Chomp Chomp is a game where people of all ages, tastes and skills can play together, and enjoy themselves on a level playing field. Play with your friends/kids/boss/gran, lose your inhibitions, shout and scream and generally have an awesome time.
Super Motherload
Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play.
TowerFall Ascension
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
Riptide GP2
Rev up your rocket-powered hydro jet and put your racing skills to the test. Riptide GP™2 features dynamic racing on fully interactive water surfaces, a deep career mode with tons of upgrades, customizable riders and skills, online and local multiplayer, and fully integrated controller support.
The Yawhg
The Yawhg is a one-to-four player choose-your-own-adventure game that randomizes a unique story every time you play. The evil Yawhg is returning. How will the town’s locals lead their lives in the meanwhile, and what will they do when the dreaded Yawhg finally arrives?
Small World
CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.
Tiny Brains
"Tiny Brains" is a cooperative action puzzler that follows four super-powered lab animals in their attempt to escape a mad scientist's experiments. In this joyously chaotic multiplayer game, the four "Tiny Brains" must combine their unique physics-based powers to navigate through a trick-ridden maze.
Samurai GUNN
Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for two to four players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.Most played 4 player local games on Steam
Take a look at the top 4 player local games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Pummel Party
Pummel Party is a 4-8 player online and local-multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in the board mode and compete to destroy friendships in the unique collection of minigames. Pummel Party is a multiplayer, funny and online co-op game developed and published by Rebuilt Games. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 53,536 reviews of which 47,563 were positive and 5,973 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 4 player local game, thanks to its 802 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
47,563
5,973
802
players
2. Bopl Battle
A couch/online game where you battle your friends with unique and wild abilities. There are many choices such as a shrink ray, creating black holes, stopping time and attaching a rocket engine to the stage to send it flying. Choose a combination that synergizes well to win the round! Bopl Battle is a multiplayer, 4 player local and 2d fighter game developed by Johan Grönvall and published by Zapray Games. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 18,316 reviews of which 17,821 were positive and 495 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 372 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 4 player local games based on player count.
9.5
17,821
495
372
players
3. Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox mayhem. For one to four players. Amazing Frog? is a early access, 4 player local and open world game developed and published by Fayju. Released on November 21st 2014 has received 10,760 reviews of which 10,118 were positive and 642 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
9.1
10,118
642
50
players
4. No Time to Relax
No Time to Relax is a life simulation game where up to 4 players online or locally compete against each other in the ultimate game of life. No Time to Relax is a multiplayer, 4 player local and board game game developed and published by Porcelain Fortress. Released on August 21st 2019 has received 2,332 reviews of which 2,149 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
8.8
2,149
183
38
players
5. Boomerang Fu
Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations. Boomerang Fu is a 4 player local, local multiplayer and party game game developed and published by Cranky Watermelon. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 2,530 reviews of which 2,437 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
9.2
2,437
93
29
players
6. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a local co-op, 4 player local and co-op game developed and published by Asteroid Base. Released on September 09th 2015 has received 3,850 reviews of which 3,578 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
8.9
3,578
272
17
players
7. Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local! Lost Castle / 失落城堡 is a 4 player local, action roguelike and beat 'em up game developed by Hunter Studio and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on August 31st 2016 has received 23,491 reviews of which 20,423 were positive and 3,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
8.5
20,423
3,068
17
players
8. GigaBash
GigaBash is the ultimate Kaiju Fighting Game for 1-4 players, where you battle as film-inspired Kaijus and giant Heroes in fully destructible cityscapes. GigaBash is a superhero, action and fighting game developed and published by Passion Republic Games. Released on August 04th 2022 has received 1,560 reviews of which 1,463 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
8.9
1,463
97
12
players
9. Crawl
Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss! Crawl is a pixel graphics, local multiplayer and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Powerhoof. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 7,019 reviews of which 6,650 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
9.2
6,650
369
10
players
10. Nine Parchments
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series! Nine Parchments is a action rpg, twin stick shooter and 4 player local game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on December 05th 2017 has received 4,386 reviews of which 3,400 were positive and 986 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 4 player local games.
7.5
3,400
986
9
players
Best deals on 4 player local games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 4 player local games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 4 player local games.
1. Nine Parchments
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series! Nine Parchments is a action rpg, twin stick shooter and 4 player local game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on December 05th 2017 has received 4,386 reviews of which 3,400 were positive and 986 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 89% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 4 player local category.
7.5
3,400
986
-89%
20.09€
2.21€
2. River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~
This is the River City sports challenge! The Rule is simple, be the # 1 in 4 events by all means. That's it! Hitting and kicking? Of course! Wooden swords dumbbells and even bombs are available to use. The great sports challenge where anything's possible has just begun!!! River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~ is a sports, action and retro game developed by Arc System Works and published by H2 Interactive Co. and Ltd.. Released on December 17th 2015 has received 856 reviews of which 579 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 4 player local games.
6.5
579
277
-89%
20.09€
2.21€
3. Marooners
Play a wild mix of fun party games as the action regularly switches back and forth between games. Can you handle the switcheroo chaos? Join your friends both on the couch and online while sadistically laughing at their misfortune, or come back to haunt them if you die... Marooners is a party, 4 player local and local multiplayer game developed and published by M2H. Released on September 15th 2016 has received 677 reviews of which 434 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 4 player local games.
6.2
434
243
-87%
9.62€
1.25€
4. Nippon Marathon
Crazy, physics-driven, four-player marathon across Japan. Combining classic racers like Micro Machines and the insanity of TV's Takeshi's Castle, smash through offices and shopping malls and hurl fruit at your opponents in a party game unlike anything you've played before! Nippon Marathon is a sports, indie and racing game developed by Onion Soup Interactive and published by PQube. Released on December 17th 2018 has received 334 reviews of which 303 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 4 player local games.
8.4
303
31
-85%
15.20€
2.28€
5. Boomerang Fu
Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations. Boomerang Fu is a 4 player local, local multiplayer and party game game developed and published by Cranky Watermelon. Released on August 13th 2020 has received 2,530 reviews of which 2,437 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 4 player local games.
9.2
2,437
93
-81%
14.42€
2.74€
6. 99Vidas
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture. 99Vidas is a indie, beat 'em up and action game developed and published by QUByte Interactive. Released on December 22nd 2016 has received 617 reviews of which 489 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 22% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 4 player local games.
7.5
489
128
-22%
12.97€
10.12€
Free 4 player local games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 4 player local games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 4 player local games.
1. Bomb Bots Arena
Send your Bomb Bots into online arenas or blast your friends off the couch locally in Bomb Bots Arena! Bomb Bots Arena is a pure multiplayer experience with every element of the game tailored to please competitive and casual gamers alike. Bomb Bots Arena is a pvp, multiplayer and local multiplayer game developed and published by Tiny Roar. Released on June 01st 2020 has received 647 reviews of which 546 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free 4 player local games on Steam.
8.0
546
101
2
players
2. 8Bit Fiesta - The Drinking Game
8Bit Fiesta brings everything you need to the table with its action packed local multiplayer mayhem including a built in drinking game! Choose between a ton of characters and challenge your friends and prove yourself worthy the title "King of the Fiesta". 8Bit Fiesta - The Drinking Game is a party game, 4 player local and split screen game developed by Linus Fredriksson and published by Frozen Dev. Released on September 30th 2016 has received 640 reviews of which 591 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free 4 player local games on Steam.
8.6
591
49
1
players
3. Fly Punch Boom: First Impact!
The DEMO for the WILDEST ANIME FIGHT, Fly Punch Boom! Fly super fast, smash your friends through skyscrapers and break the planet with one punch! Up to 4 players local & online. Now with workshop for INFINITE CHARACTERS! Fly Punch Boom: First Impact! is a free to play, action and indie game developed and published by Jollypunch Games. Released on April 15th 2020 has received 565 reviews of which 508 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free 4 player local games on Steam.
8.4
508
57