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3 New Co-op Games (And Expansions) That Could Take Over Your Group Chat

Escape a haunted playground, fight alien monsters, or run a ramen shop with friends in these three new co-op games and expansions.

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Co-op games are a great way to have fun with friends as you explore new worlds and take on a variety of tasks together. Here are some recent additions to the genre that could be great options for the next group chat game night. 

1. Escape the Playground

Up to four friends can work together to escape this paranormal playground, released on October 6 by AnotherBuild. The titular playground starts out sunny and innocuous, but quickly becomes far more sinister. Shadows fall, and the kids who were previously enjoying the swings and the sandbox are replaced by six frightening creatures. Each has unique rules and mechanics, including one that moves only when unobserved and another that can hear the players’ voices. 

The group must make its way through a frightening maze as they learn to deal........

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