Co-op night guides
The long-form playbooks — how to set up voice chat, size your group, pick your gear, and land your first great chaotic co-op night.
Starter picks
How to host a co-op game night for 8 playersEight is the awkward middle number. Here is how to plan a night where nobody sits out.6 min readA friend-slop starter path: from Lethal Company to PEAKNew to chaotic voice-chat co-op? Play these five in order and you will understand the whole genre.7 min readThe easiest co-op games for non-gamersLow skill floor, zero pressure, all vibes — games your partner or parents will actually enjoy.6 min readThe best voice-chat co-op games for game nightGames built for a full Discord call — where talking to each other is the actual mechanic.7 min read
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Setup
Co-op games with a 'more players' modYour friend group outgrew the lobby. These games have community mods that fit everyone.7 min readHow to set up a Valheim dedicated serverStop tying your world to one person's PC. Here is a server your whole crew can join anytime.6 min readHow to play Lethal Company with 10+ friendsThe four-player cap is a lie. Here is how to get your whole Discord onto the same moon.6 min read