Entertainment · Video games · published 2026-10-09 · via PC Gamer

Overcooked studio's next co-op game aims to mend relationships rather than strain them

Ghost Town Games, the studio behind Overcooked, is working on Stage Fright, a two-player co-op puzzle adventure. Hello Games is publishing the title, which is planned for early 2027 on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The developers describe it as a more constructive and communication-focused co-op experience than their earlier cooking games.

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Stage Fright is a two-player cooperative puzzle adventure from Ghost Town Games, the team behind Overcooked. Hello Games is publishing it. It is slated for early 2027 on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The developers say it supports local and online play, and online sessions use splitscreen so each player can watch the other's actions and discuss what they see.

Co-director Oliver De-Vine and designer Phil Duncan frame the project as communication-driven. They recall convention demos where silent teenage boys struggled, while two young friends who chatted constantly cleared levels with ease. The team wants online play to feel as close as possible to sitting beside someone, nudging them, and pointing at the same screen.

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If Stage Fright succeeds, it may appeal to friends, couples, and families seeking less stressful shared play. Its communication-first design could encourage players to coordinate verbally and support one another, potentially making co

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