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REANIMAL
A horror adventure for two, where a brother and sister sneak past monsters and solve puzzles together.
Online and shared-screen co-op for 2 players, with crossplay.
- 2 online
- 2 shared-screen
- Crossplay
- Only one needs to buy
Where to buy
Playing together
- Online co-op2 players
- Local co-op2 playersShared screen
- YesPC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2Friends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- Not confirmedA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- YesFriends play freeFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckVerifiedValve's own rating
About the game
You play a brother and sister on a dark island full of monsters, trying to find their missing friends. You travel on foot and by boat, hide from creatures that stalk the rooms, and run when they spot you. Between the scares you work through small puzzles, climb ledges and open doors that need two sets of hands.
Two can play, on one screen or online, and the camera keeps both of you in view. If one of you dies, you both go back to the last checkpoint. You can also play alone with a computer partner. Only one of you needs to own the game, because a free Friend's Pass lets the other join.
A run takes about four to five hours, so one or two evenings is enough. The teamwork is fairly simple, mostly puzzles and shared checkpoints, and it suits a pair who want a short horror night.
How it feels
Kind of game
Made for exactly two players. You play set levels or a story from start to end, and every part is built for the pair.
- At its heart
- A big part
- Now and then
- Laughter and chaos
- Exploring
- Fighting
- Getting better
- Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- About
- Monsters
Rated on our own feel scale. 6 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked REANIMAL
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Haunted Paws
Why it scores 81%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Campaign for two
- About
- Monsters
- Notable in both
- Story, Puzzles and figuring out, Working in sync
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Co-op
- Online and local co-op for 2 players
How Haunted Paws differs
- Less scary than REANIMAL
- Cozier than REANIMAL
- Coming May 2027
- Exactly 2 online
- 2 on one screen
- Only one needs to buy
Both are campaigns made for two players. Both are about monsters that hunt you. Both have a story you follow together.
But less scary than REANIMAL.
Age Twisters
Why it scores 75%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Campaign for two
- Notable in both
- Story, Time to hang out, Jumping and climbing, Puzzles and figuring out, Working in sync
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Co-op
- Online and shared-screen local co-op for 2 players
How Age Twisters differs
- Less scary than REANIMAL
- Cozier than REANIMAL
- Coming 2027
- 2 online
- 2 shared-screen
- Only one needs to buy
Both are campaigns made for two players. Both are easy to play while you chat. Both are full of jumping and climbing together.
But less scary than REANIMAL.
Stage Fright
Why it scores 75%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Campaign for two
- About
- Monsters
- Notable in both
- Story, Puzzles and figuring out, Working in sync
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- Co-op
- Online and local co-op for 2 players
How Stage Fright differs
- Less scary than REANIMAL
- Less jumping and climbing than REANIMAL
- Coming 2027
- 2 online
- 2 split-screen
Both are campaigns made for two players. Both make you work things out together. Both are about monsters that hunt you.
But less scary than REANIMAL.
All co-op facts
Last checked 28 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The FAQ lists a standard digital edition at 39.99 in euros or dollars and a deluxe edition above it.
- 471112
- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Friends can join mid-game
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Sources
17 pages
reanimal.thqnordic.comOfficial site, read 28 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Split or shared screen, Genres, Kind of game, About, Fear, Tension and danger, Story, Exploring.
- Online co-op: Says it is fully playable in single player and in local and online co-op.
- Local co-op: Says it is fully playable in single player and in local and online co-op.
- Split or shared screen: Says the game has a shared, directed camera for the players.
- Genres: Calls it a co-op horror adventure game.
- Kind of game: Presents a brother and sister who work together to escape the island, playable alone or in co-op.
- About: Describes twisted monsters that torment the children.
- Fear: Calls it a dread-filled co-op horror adventure.
- Tension and danger: Says the emphasis is on tension and thick atmosphere.
- Story: Calls the story a minimalist, interpretive narrative.
- Exploring: Says the main path is only one part of the world and invites you to explore places on foot and by boat.
tarsier.seOfficial site, read 28 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Crossplay, Only one of you needs to buy it, Release date.
- Online co-op: Says you can play alone or with a friend in local co-op or online co-op.
- Local co-op: Says you can play alone or with a friend in local co-op or online co-op.
- Crossplay: Says the online co-op includes cross play.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: Says a friend can play for free with Friend's Pass.
- Release date: The studio page shows the release as Feb 13th 2026.
thqnordic.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Release date.
- Platforms: The publisher's launch post of 2026-02-13 says the game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
- Release date: The same post is dated 2026-02-13 and says the game is out now.
store.steampowered.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026
Backs Split or shared screen, Only one of you needs to buy it, Free base co-op, Release date, Platforms.
- Split or shared screen: The FAQ says the game keeps both players in frame at all times, and answers the split screen question that way.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: The FAQ says owners can invite friends to play for free in online or local co-op with a Friend's Pass.
- Free base co-op: The FAQ lists a standard digital edition at 39.99 in euros or dollars and a deluxe edition above it.
- Release date: The FAQ gives a release on all digital stores on February 13, 2026.
- Platforms: The FAQ lists PC, PlayStation, Switch 2 and Xbox for the same release time.
store.steampowered.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Crossplay between.
- Crossplay: A developer post says crossplay only works when both players run the same game version.
- Crossplay between: The post says a Steam player on the beta branch cannot play with consoles, Epic or GOG players. That names Steam, consoles, Epic and GOG as the normal crossplay group.
steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026
Backs Crossplay between.
- Crossplay between: The patch post of 2026-08-28 says crossplay with Switch 2 is paused during the rollout and returns when the update is live there. That puts Switch 2 in the group.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Free base co-op, Fear, Puzzles and figuring out, Exploring.
- Crossplay: Features include Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
- Free base co-op: The full game is sold for a price. The free Friend's Pass, the demo and trials are guest access and do not make the base game free.
- Fear: User tags start with Horror, then Atmospheric and Dark.
- Puzzles and figuring out: User tags include Puzzle.
- Exploring: User tags include Exploration.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID, Online co-op, Local co-op, Release status, Release date, Platforms, Only one of you needs to buy it.
- Online co-op: Categories include Online Co-op.
- Local co-op: Categories include Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Release status: Steam lists the game as released and for sale.
- Release date: Steam shows Feb 13, 2026.
- Platforms: Backs windows only. Steam lists no Mac or Linux build.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: Steam offers a free Friend's Pass item next to the paid game.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Verified on Steam Deck.
wikidata.orgWikidata, read 28 October 2026
Backs Wikidata item, Genres, Release date.
- Genres: P136 is horror video game and adventure video game.
- Release date: P577 is 2026-02-13 worldwide.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Only one of you needs to buy it, Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Most players online: Says it supports up to 2 online players with PS Plus.
- Most players on one screen: Lists 1 to 2 players on one console.
- Only one of you needs to buy it: Says the free Trial acts as the Friend's Pass, and that online and local co-op work as long as one of you owns the full game.
- Platforms: The page is the PS5 version.
- Free base co-op: The full game is sold for a price. The Trial and the demo are guest access and do not make the base game free.
xbox.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Crossplay, Platforms, Free base co-op.
- Most players online: Capabilities list Online co-op (2-2).
- Most players on one screen: Capabilities list Xbox local co-op (2-2).
- Crossplay: Capabilities list Xbox cross-platform co-op.
- Platforms: The store data lists Xbox Series X|S and PC, with no Xbox One version.
- Free base co-op: The game is sold for a price.
nintendo.comStore page, read 28 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Platforms.
- Most players online: The page lists Online (1-2) players.
- Most players on one screen: The page lists Single System (1-2) players.
- Platforms: The page is the Nintendo Switch 2 version with a release date of 13/02/2026.
gameinformer.comPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Sessions, Story, Working in sync, Jumping and climbing, Fighting, Puzzles and figuring out, Time to hang out, Fear, Tension and danger.
- Sessions: Review of 2026-02-11 puts the length at about five hours.
- Story: Reads the story as a statement about how war harms children.
- Working in sync: Mentions doors that need two sets of hands and arena fights that work better as a pair, while calling the co-op design thin.
- Jumping and climbing: Compares the chase scenes to 90s platformers, with jumps over boxes and slides under planks.
- Fighting: Mentions small combat arenas and boss fights.
- Puzzles and figuring out: Calls the puzzles slow, methodical and simple.
- Time to hang out: Says talking and laughing with a partner is easy but breaks the mood.
- Fear: Describes bleak horror with creatures that chase you without end.
- Tension and danger: Says chatting with a partner lowered the tension that the game relies on.
destructoid.comPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Sessions, Working in sync, Jumping and climbing, Fighting, Puzzles and figuring out, Fear, Tension and danger, Getting better.
- Sessions: Review of 2026-02-11 reports about four hours for a first playthrough.
- Working in sync: Describes co-op puzzles like holding switches and helping each other climb.
- Jumping and climbing: Calls the platforming a little inconsistent at times.
- Fighting: Calls the combat occasional.
- Puzzles and figuring out: Describes co-op puzzles like holding switches and helping each other climb.
- Fear: Praises eerie, disturbing tension, with stealth and terrifying chases.
- Tension and danger: Praises tense sneaking broken up by chases, though generous checkpoints take some tension away.
- Getting better: Says generous checkpoints lead to trial and error.
shacknews.comPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Sessions, Story, Laughter and chaos, Working in sync, Exploring, Fighting, Puzzles and figuring out, Jumping and climbing, Time to hang out, Getting better, Unlocks and progress.
- Sessions: Review of 2026-02-11 says the two players finished in under five hours.
- Story: Says dialogue is scarce and the story stays vague, with an abrupt ending.
- Laughter and chaos: Says there were plenty of shrieks on the voice call, quickly followed by laughs.
- Working in sync: Says if either player dies, both go back to the checkpoint.
- Exploring: Says the pair kept pointing out places to explore and found secret rooms.
- Fighting: Says some combat is sprinkled into the second half.
- Puzzles and figuring out: Describes puzzles and platforming challenges for the duo between scares.
- Jumping and climbing: Describes puzzles and platforming challenges for the duo between scares.
- Time to hang out: Says most of their chats outside puzzle solving were about the story.
- Getting better: Says some sequences felt unforgiving.
- Unlocks and progress: Mentions collectible hats found in secret rooms.
butwhytho.netPress, read 28 October 2026
Backs Exploring, Unlocks and progress, Fear, Puzzles and figuring out.
- Exploring: Review of 2026-02-11 describes vast areas to wander, hidden secrets and side routes.
- Unlocks and progress: Lists collectibles that include new masks for the two children.
- Fear: Says any room might hide a threat and the atmosphere stays tense.
- Puzzles and figuring out: Says each location has its own traps and puzzles.