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Are there any fun games for 2 children (around 13y) to play on one computer? (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 22 hours ago by niva@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Preferably free or at least not to expensive (<20 EUR)

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[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 35 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (5 children)

Here's a quick list of inexpensive games I think your kids could enjoy. All of these are shared screen games and I've played (almost) all of these with my kid who is around the same age. All of these run great on my Steam Deck.

All costs are in USD, so they should all fall below the 20 EUR mark.

Of these games, I would absolutely grab EDF 5 while it's on sale. It's just plain, stupid, fun and at $15 it's a steal. Saw EDF World Brothers is on sale as well, though I haven't played that one, it looks like it's the same dumb fun as the others.

[–] SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world 10 points 17 hours ago

I will put in a strong vote for Castle Crashers, one of the most fun, charismatic beat em ups of all time, imo. Would be perfect for kids that age.

[–] tamal3@lemmy.world 9 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

You can play Portal split screen, or do you mean that they collaborate on the solutions?

Also, my husband and I love playing Overcooked. That's an excellent suggestion.

[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 10 points 18 hours ago

Portal 2 can be played split screen, yes.

I was joking below with someone else that suggested it that Overcooked is more likely to cause a fight. That game is so stressful lol

[–] seralth@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago

Rabbit and steel is SUCH A FUCKING GOOD GAME

it needs WAY more love

[–] Strider@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

This answer is way too good for such a rough broad question with too many options. 👍

[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I’m always on the lookout for solid games I can play with my kid. For a long while the games had to be shared screen / split screen, at least until I got a Steam Deck. Now I’ve got a lot more options open to me like Risk of Rain 2, but that didn’t really fit their constraints so I left those type of games out.

There’s a bunch of games I left off due to low play time, so I didn’t think they were really worth it to suggest as first picks for someone on a tight budget. It’s definitely by no means a complete list.

[–] Attacker94@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

I would also keep an eye out for the steam sales on the TT Lego games, I still enjoy them even as an adult.