Co-op Hub: Local, Online, Cross-play, Friend’s Pass
TL;DR
REANIMAL is playable solo and in local + online co-op, with a shared, directed camera designed to increase claustrophobia and tension. The Steam feature list also includes Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
For co-op details, start here and follow the links below.
What co-op modes are supported?
REANIMAL supports:
- Local (couch) co-op
- Online co-op
- A shared, directed camera (both players stay in the same camera space)
Source highlights: official site confirms solo + local & online co-op and the shared directed camera.
Cross-play / Cross-platform multiplayer
Both the full game and the demo list Cross-Platform Multiplayer as a feature on Steam.
Cross-play matchmaking rules (which platforms can invite which platforms) may vary by platform and region—this page will be updated when more official details are available.
Friend’s Pass (play with a friend for free)
Tarsier states that you can let a friend play for free using Friend’s Pass. Details (how the invite works, whether the friend needs a separate download, availability timing) may depend on platform.
Shared, directed camera (why co-op feels “tight”)
The camera is shared and directed—expect co-op to reward staying close, moving as a unit, and communicating.
Quick links
- Local co-op: setup tips, controllers, split/shared screen
- Online co-op: invites, stability basics
- Cross-play: what “cross-platform multiplayer” likely means + checks
- Friend’s Pass: what it is + what’s still unknown
- Shared directed camera: how it changes puzzles & pacing
- Troubleshooting index