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    Rotwood

    Fight corrupted beasts with up to three friends, then use your haul to improve your hunter’s gear.

    Online and local co-op for up to 4 players.

    • 4 online
    • 4 on one screen

    Where to buy

    SteamNintendo eShopOfficial site
    Rotwood store art
    • Store art
    • Screenshot 1
    • Screenshot 2
    • Screenshot 3
    • Screenshot 4

    Playing together

    All co-op facts
    • Online co-op4 players
    • Local co-op4 playersScreen type not confirmed
    • Not confirmed
    • Yes
    • Not confirmed
    • Steam DeckVerifiedValve's own rating

    About the game

    You create a hunter and head into forests and other areas overrun by corrupted creatures. Each hunt takes you through combat rooms, reward choices and a boss encounter. Weapons have different ranges and attack rhythms, so learning a spear takes different practice from using a bow. You bring materials home to improve equipment and strengthen your hunter for later hunts.

    Up to four players can tackle the fights online or on one device. You can split your attention between a boss and its smaller enemies, while each player collects powers during the run. Back at the village, you spend resources, meet vendors and prepare another attempt. It suits friends who want to learn attack patterns and compare equipment choices over repeated sessions.

    How it feels

    Kind of game

    Shared team objectives

    You play on the same side through shared levels, matches, missions or jobs. Progress comes from combining your actions toward the same objective.

    At its heart
    A big part
    Now and then
    • Laughter and chaos
    • Calm and coziness
    • Story
    • Time to hang out
    • Exploring
    • Building and creating

    Rated on our own feel scale. 4 sources back these ratings.

    Screenshots

    • Rotwood, screenshot 1 of 5
    • Rotwood, screenshot 2 of 5
    • Rotwood, screenshot 3 of 5
    • Rotwood, screenshot 4 of 5
    • Rotwood, screenshot 5 of 5

    From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.

    If you liked Rotwood

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    All 5 matches

    • Ember Knights

      Why it scores 91%

      What they share

      Kind of game
      Shared team objectives
      About
      Fantasy adventure
      Core to both
      Fighting
      Notable in both
      Working in sync, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
      Sessions
      Repeatable runs
      Co-op
      Online and local co-op for up to 4 players
      • 4 online
      • 4 shared-screen
      • Crossplay

      Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are about a fantasy adventure. Both have a lot of fighting side by side.

      No big difference from Rotwood.

    • Fellowship

      Why it scores 91%

      What they share

      Kind of game
      Shared team objectives
      About
      Fantasy adventure
      Core to both
      Unlocks and progress, Fighting
      Notable in both
      Working in sync, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better
      Sessions
      Repeatable runs
      Co-op
      Online co-op for up to 4 players
      • Early access
      • 4 online

      Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both have upgrades that carry over. Both are about a fantasy adventure.

      No big difference from Rotwood.

    • Dungeon Defenders II

      Why it scores 89%

      What they share

      Kind of game
      Shared team objectives
      About
      Fantasy adventure and Monsters
      Core to both
      Unlocks and progress, Fighting
      Sessions
      Repeatable runs
      Notable in both
      Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better
      Co-op
      Online co-op for up to 4 players and local co-op
      • 4 online
      • 2 split-screen

      Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are about a fantasy adventure and monsters that hunt you. Both have upgrades that carry over.

      No big difference from Rotwood.

    All co-op facts

    Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.

    Co-op

    Online co-op
    Yes
    136
    Most players online
    4
    23
    Fewest players online
    Not confirmed
    Local co-op
    Yes
    13
    Most players on one screen
    4
    3
    Split or shared screen
    Not confirmed
    Separate-device co-op
    Not confirmed
    Most players on separate devices
    Not confirmed
    Free base co-op
    No

    The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.

    13
    Confirmed free setups
    Does not apply
    Crossplay
    Not confirmed
    Crossplay between
    Not confirmed
    Friends can join mid-game
    Yes
    6
    Only one of you needs to buy it
    Not confirmed
    Voice chat by distance
    Not confirmed

    Platforms

    Platforms
    PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch 2
    1359
    Single-player editions
    Not confirmed
    Steam Deck
    Verified
    10

    Release

    Release status
    Released
    14
    Release date
    3 March 2026
    134

    Genres

    Genres
    Action, Roguelike
    13

    Store IDs

    Steam app ID
    2015270
    19
    Wikidata item
    Not confirmed

    Sources

    10 pages

    1. store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Platforms, Steam app ID, Release status, Release date, Genres, Fighting, Planning ahead, Free base co-op.

      • Online co-op: The publisher lists native Online Co-op.
      • Local co-op: The current game lists Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
      • Platforms: The current requirements specify Windows.
      • Steam app ID: The product is app 2015270.
      • Release status: The page distinguishes a full release from its earlier early-access date.
      • Release date: Full release is March 3, 2026.
      • Genres: Publisher wording describes action and repeatable hunts, supported by Nintendo’s rogue-like dungeon-crawler description.
      • Fighting: The publisher centres weapon combos and boss fights.
      • Planning ahead: Equipment combinations and selecting targets matter.
      • Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.

    2. klei.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Most players online, About, Getting better.

      • Most players online: The maker describes co-op with up to three friends. Nintendo separately confirms the online cap.
      • About: Hunters fight corrupted beasts threatening their home.
      • Getting better: The maker says practice and refined combat skills are needed.

    3. nintendo.comStore page, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Platforms, Genres, Release date, Free base co-op.

      • Online co-op: Nintendo explicitly lists online play.
      • Local co-op: Nintendo explicitly lists play on one system. Local wireless and GameShare are separate features.
      • Most players online: Lists online play for one to four.
      • Most players on one screen: Lists single-system play for one to four.
      • Platforms: Sells the native Switch 2 edition.
      • Genres: The publisher description identifies a rogue-like dungeon crawler.
      • Release date: Lists March 3, 2026.
      • Free base co-op: The checked Nintendo full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.

    4. support.klei.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Release status, Release date.

      • Release status: The March 3, 2026 update explicitly says the game left Early Access.
      • Release date: That dated update confirms full launch on March 3, 2026.

    5. support.klei.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Platforms.

      • Platforms: The March 7, 2026 platform answer confirms Steam PC and Switch 2. It supersedes old Steam-only early-access text.

    6. support.klei.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Online co-op, Friends can join mid-game.

      • Online co-op: The maker documents native friend joins and game codes on Steam and Switch 2.
      • Friends can join mid-game: Players can join a hosted game and see a friend’s current hunt before joining.

    7. nintendoworldreport.comPress, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Kind of game, Working in sync, Laughter and chaos, Calm and coziness, Building and creating, Unlocks and progress, Time to hang out.

      • Kind of game: Zachary Miller, March 21, 2026, describes teammates dividing boss and minion targets.
      • Working in sync: Players split jobs in boss fights and cover mismatched weapon roles.
      • Laughter and chaos: Expressive enemies and funny dialogue add occasional humour.
      • Calm and coziness: The village offers a safe break between hunts.
      • Building and creating: The village supports cosmetic placement and gardening.
      • Unlocks and progress: Materials upgrade weapons and armour, while gifts unlock vendor services.
      • Time to hang out: Hunt combat asks for attention, with breaks at the village.

    8. ladiesgamers.comPress, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Sessions, Story, Tension and danger, Exploring, Getting better, Planning ahead.

      • Sessions: James Luff, March 20, 2026, describes separate hunts returning to a hub with lasting resources.
      • Story: The setup and NPC conversations can be skipped to focus on combat.
      • Tension and danger: Enemy warning zones, dodging and boss encounters create regular danger.
      • Exploring: Room exits offer different rewards and routes through each hunt.
      • Getting better: Weapon rhythms and attack timing reward practice without requiring the hardest difficulties.
      • Planning ahead: Armour bonuses and weapon choices change builds.

    9. store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Steam app ID, Platforms.

      • Steam app ID: Steam identifies Rotwood as app 2015270.
      • Platforms: The current Steam desktop build is Windows.

    10. store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026

      Backs Steam Deck.

      • Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Verified in the current compatibility report.