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PixelatedEngineer

PC CO-OP For Three?

Title.

However...

It gets much more specific.

The game should be mechanically and graphically immersive, a decent time sink and/or have lots of replayability, as well as relatively easy to jump into/pick up (minimal slow starts/sharp learning curves).

I know for a fact that chaotic, skill based PvP (in particular, FPSs) is a turn off for one of us. MOBAs are also a pretty huge turn off for all of us. The grind is icky, and so is repetitiveness and monotonous mechanics (cue Elite Dangerous space travel).

Finally, games we play currently and games we have given up due to boredom/distaste (by no means a comprehensive list-- just off the top of my head):

Currently playing (and enjoying): Age of Empires III, Left 4 Dead 2, Teamfortress 2 (two of us), Depth (two of us)

Given up: Warframe (all of us but one), Elite Dangerous, PAYDAY 2, Borderlands 2

EDIT: Thank you for all of your recommendations so far! Unfortunately, the sale ended early this morning, but as soon as the next one rolls around, we will have to pick several of these up.

Posted Feb 13, 2016, 3:30 AM UTC · edited

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Merghs•

GTA V? I mean technically it's not completely co-op. But it comes with GTA online. So you've got the option of going to open world and just fucking around like you would normally in GTA. Then there's missions you can do as a group (like steal cocaine/meth/etc). Eventually those upgrade to heists. Which are a bit similar to Payday Heists, but still pretty fun. There's usually 3-4 setup missions to the main heist (ie: steal a plane, car, secure info, etc).

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

I forgot to put GTA V on the "Given up" list!

We played this for quite some time, especially myself. The reasons for which we don't play it anymore are numerous, but mainly the constant, lengthy loading screens, frequent connectivity issues, and ludicrous grind (made worse by the first two issues) turned us off of this game.

If any of these issues have been addressed and the experience has improved over the last year or two, please do let me know. This would be a fun title to jump back into.

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Yesofcoursenaturally•

Killing Floor 2 is similar to Left 4 Dead 2, except with classes, exp, levelling up, and more desperate feelings.

Vermintide is far closer to Left 4 Dead 2, but with levels, gear, etc. Think of it as Left 4 Dead in Warhammer with a dash of Payday 2.

Path of Exile, which I see you discussing, is pretty good and certainly has co-op. Downside is mostly that it can be somewhat complicated. Not exactly Elite: Dangerous, but it's possible to feel overwhelmed.

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Tarkam2•

I recommend Warhammer Vermintide too. It's basically an heroic fantasy Left 4 Dead with heavy focus on melee weapons. The feeling of close quarter combat is amazing.

I am definitely not a fan of the genre but this game is a blast. My brother insisted on me getting the game for us to play together. Needless to say I am grateful he did.

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

Three people have recommended Vermintide now, and my interest is piqued; however, it seems that the game is known for being incredibly difficult. This may be a turn off. Any say on the game's difficulty?

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Yesofcoursenaturally•

There's various difficulty settings, so you can set things pretty low and have a fairly easy time. The real difficulty tends to show up as you keep playing and kicking up the difficulty for better rewards/more challenge. Now, there it can be pretty brutal, but I guess that's precisely what you'd expect.

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imastrasza•

Dying Light is really fun, can play everything in it with up to 4 players in co-op

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Eery177•

Torchlight 2 or Diablo 3 might be worth looking into.

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

Would Path of Exile be a decent substitute? It's free, so there less risk if it doesn't end up sticking.

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Eery177•

I don't have as much experience with PoE, but I've heard good things about it, so try it out!

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pre-alpha•

Path of Exile is much harder from what I've heard. If you are okay with that then go for it.

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Wandersail•
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PixelatedEngineerOP•

Save for Orcs Must Die, I haven't even heard of these! They all look so unique and varied from what we usually play, we might have to try them all out!

Too bad that may be a while. I'm pretty sure the Lunar New Year sale ended, like, an hour ago tops.

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Wandersail•

Ah, a lot of these were on sale for 30-75% too. Just thought of two others:

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Fadore•

AAA: just cause 2 or 3 with multi-player mod Indie: Monaco

Take a look at contagion. If you like it, I have 3 keys I am not going to use. I personally don't like it, but it's got good reviews.

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

I'll gladly accept! You can PM me the keys.

We actually have Monaco-- in fact, I'm not sure why we haven't played it.

Just Cause three has a multiplayer mod already?

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windowsphoneguy•

Sanctum 2

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

One of us doesn't like Sanctum 2, though it doesn't look like he has ever played the game. He claim repetitiveness-- what would you say to that?

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windowsphoneguy•

Base game can get a bit repetitive, though modifiers and the DLC levels add plenty of variety

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PaleoFlatus•

Rocket League

ARK:Survival Evolved

Minecraft (modded)

Diablo 3

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

We generally try to stay away from the Early-Access-Survival genre, but if there was some way to play privately, ARK could be fun.

Might boot up Minecraft again with FTB. It's been ages...

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PaleoFlatus•

So although ARK is early access, it's still hugely playable. You can rent a server and have all of your friends play. You can adjust basically all of the settings to customize it to your play styles. I highly recommend that game even in its current state.

Idk how much FTB you've played but there are some really good 1.7.4 packs out there. Look into the Infinity modpack for a kitchen sink, or go through the AT launcher and look at some other niche modpacks (personal favorite is SkyFactory2).

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TheCheesy•

I recommend the journey to the core mod I've seen bouncing around. I've been dying to try it for awhile but can't get a group together.

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Tarkam2•

Try Warhammer Vermintide. It's basically an heroic fantasy Left 4 Dead with heavy focus on melee weapons.

I am definitely not a fan of the genre but this game is a blast.

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PixelatedEngineerOP•

We only have three, and this is a four player game. Does the game have substitute AI, and if so, is it somewhat reliable and capable? How easy is it to find a fourth human player? Is the community worthwhile, assuming we would play with random players?

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Tarkam2•

Yeah 4 players is best, you could play with a bot but not optimal. It is very easy to find players to play with.

The community has been amazing so far and we have met (my brother and I) a lot of players we still play with when we can.

Just don't ruin the other players experience like playing hard, nightmare and cataclysm difficulties without being a seasoned player and you will find that the community is worthwhile.

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Jyff•

FORCED is a really fun co-op arcade RPG that a friend and I have been having fun with lately. It's got lots of replayability as there are challenges etc. to complete on each level. Easy to pick up and put down, can play with 1-4, so doesn't matter if one of you can't make it one day. Not that immersive in terms of story, but the graphics are pretty enough and it's a good brain tickler sometimes :)

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steampowered_bot•
NameFORCED: Slightly Better Edition - SteamSpy Link
DescriptionForced is a challenging 1-4-player co-op arcade action RPG with puzzle and tactical elements. Cast as slaves in the toughest fantasy gladiator school of them all, you will face deadly trials and huge creatures, but Balfus, your Spirit Mentor, will guide you in your quest to break the chains of oppression.
GenreAction, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Price$14.99 SteamPrices link for other currencies
Steam ReviewsMostly Positive - 76% of the 1,945 user reviews for this game are positive.
Popular TagsCo-op, Action, RPG, Indie, Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, 4 Player Local, Multiplayer, Fantasy, Local Multiplayer, Adventure, Hack and Slash, Difficult, Top-Down, Kickstarter, Controller, PvE, Crowdfunded, Singleplayer
DeveloperBetaDwarf
PublisherBetaDwarf
Release DateOct 24, 2013

 

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