Three upcoming couch co-op games now have free playable demos on PC.
Haunted Paws
Haunted Paws released its Steam demo on October 8, 2026. Two players control customizable puppies investigating a haunted mansion, solving puzzles and fighting creatures together. The demo supports local co-op and online play through a Friend’s Pass.
Players: Two
Format: Local co-op
Demo: Steam, released October 8
Hela: of Mice & Magic
Hela: of Mice & Magic released its demo on October 8 through Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The self-contained adventure supports two-player local split-screen. Online co-op is not included in the demo. The full game launches December 1, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Players: Two
Format: Local split-screen
Demo: PC, released October 8
PixelJunk Monsters 3
PixelJunk Monsters 3 released its first playable demo on October 19. The tower-defense game supports up to two players locally or online. The PC demo is available during Steam Next Fest through October 26.
Players: One or two
Format: Local co-op
Demo: Steam, October 19 to 26
Sources: Haunted Paws · Hela · PixelJunk Monsters 3 · Q-Games announcement