- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- December 2, 2021
- Session GoalsGoals
How co-op works
Two players complete the campaign locally on one screen or through Remote Play Together, exploring regions, crafting equipment, and selecting badges before entering dungeons. In bullet-hell fights they divide enemy pressure, weave through projectile patterns, and concentrate weapon fire on the Undying guardians.
About this game
Archvale blends top-down action RPG exploration with intense bullet-hell combat. You venture across a fractured world to defeat the Undying guardians and restore the fabled Archvale, fighting through dense waves of projectiles while uncovering secrets. The game supports both solo play and local co-op, letting a second player join the fight on the same screen.
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Combat demands quick reflexes and careful positioning as you dodge intricate bullet patterns and strike back with your arsenal. Exploration reveals new weapons, upgrades, and hidden areas that reward curiosity. Playing with a partner doubles the chaos and adds a layer of coordination, as both players weave through enemy fire together.
Local co-op runs on shared and split-screen modes, plus Steam Remote Play Together for online sessions. The twin-stick bullet-hell pacing creates frantic, communication-heavy teamwork where calling out threats and timing attacks together becomes essential to survival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does local co-op work in Archvale?
Archvale supports local couch co-op where a second player can join you on the same screen. You can play in both shared-screen and split-screen modes, and it also works through Steam Remote Play Together if you want to play online with a friend.
Is the game harder in co-op than solo?
Co-op doubles the chaos on screen since both players are dodging bullet-hell patterns and fighting simultaneously. It requires good communication and coordination to avoid overwhelming each other, but having a partner also means twice the firepower against the Undying guardians.