Even other genres have been impacted by the philosophy of kill more enemies and get more loot.

The gameplay loop is still one of the most satisfying there is.

Just check that to watch out for Duriel, that boss still hits like a truck.

Several creatures from Palworld, Heihachi uppercutting in Tekken 8, and the banner artwork from Marvel Rivals featuring several heroes.

But it is impossible to deny the magnetic draw of this titanic title.

This is a dream game that doesso muchright when it comes to allowing for creativity and expression.

And better yet, it plays brilliantly in co-op.

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Seeing as it does everything right already, that, of course, includes LAN play.

If you haven’t played it yet, grab a friend and prepare for an epic adventure!

But this isn’t just a poor man’s version of Rune Factory.

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It is alsopackedwith content.

If only you could get someone to help you with that voluminous amount of content.

Moreover, Total War: Warhammer 3 has some excellent options for multiplayer play.

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Oh, how the mighty have fallen!

You used to betheplace for LAN play, PC!

The whole package is available to gamers here.

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Hunt titanic creatures with your friends.

Set traps, split up to find the target creatures, and engage in frantic scrambles with these colossi.

Co-op monster hunter is always a pleasure, but nothing beats playing it in the same room as others.

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If you have other Switch owning friends who love to hunt monsters, that is.

And better yet, it is totally playable through LAN.

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Four players can play through the campaign together.

You will be able to split up or explore together.

But hey, what about growing carrots?

A paladin surrounded by lightning in Diablo 2 Resurrected.

How about courting the boy next door neighbor?

Well, that is the experience associated with everyone’s favorite farming game: Stardew Valley.

And you know what?

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It is an absolute pleasure to play!

Naturally, it wouldn’t be on this list if it didn’t have fantastic multiplayer.

Or hey, you’ve got the option to also just chill.

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The Switch version naturally has LAN play, but it is also available on the PC version as well!

Also, despite being well over two decades old, it is still extremely attractive.

But better yet, you’re free to play the entire game with your friends!

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Not only is the story enthralling but the world is densely packed with content.

18Super Smash Bros.

Yes, you heard that right.

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The newest Smash Bros. game allows you to play with seven of your friends.

However, it is absolutely going to be good for a laugh.

The cover art for Fae Farm, depicting villagers gathered together in a town square.

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The demonic hordes of Chaos marshal on the battlefield in Total War Warhammer 3, bathed in blue light.

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Monster Hunter Rise characters fighting a giant scaly monster.

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The main playable characters of Divinity Original Sin 2 posing dramatically.

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A farmer stands in her field as the sun sets.

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Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition, showing a player fighting creatures in the snow.

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Eight player chaos in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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