- Steam pricePrice
- $9.99
- Release
- February 15, 2017
- Session GoalsGoals
How co-op works
Two local players control a pair of elastic blobs through stages designed around both characters. They glide, bounce, squish, and swing, flattening into trampolines for one another and completing color-coded puzzles whose paired roles require communication and coordinated positioning.
About this game
Putty Pals is a cooperative platformer built from the ground up for two players. Each person controls one of two stretchy, colorful characters who must work in perfect harmony to navigate environmental puzzles and reach the goal. The game's design assumes constant cooperation, with obstacles that demand both players to move, pull, and bounce off each other in sync.
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Puzzles revolve around using the putty characters' unique abilities to stretch, stick, and swing through levels. One player might anchor while the other slingshots across a gap, or both must time their jumps to cross moving platforms. The challenge comes from coordinating movements and calling out actions in real time, making communication just as important as quick reflexes.
Designed for local couch co-op on a shared or split screen, Putty Pals works best when both players sit side by side. Steam Remote Play Together extends the setup to online sessions. The constant need for synchronized teamwork creates a lively, social experience where every level feels like a collaborative puzzle solved together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Putty Pals solo, or do I absolutely need a second player?
Putty Pals is built from the ground up for two players working together. The puzzles and mechanics require both characters to cooperate simultaneously, so it's designed as a mandatory co-op experience rather than a single-player game with an optional partner.
How important is communication in Putty Pals?
Communication is essential. The puzzles require synchronized movement and precise timing-like one player anchoring while the other slingshots across gaps. You'll constantly need to call out actions and coordinate in real time, making it as much about teamwork and talking as it is about platforming skill.
Does Putty Pals support controllers, or do we play with keyboards?
The game has full controller support, which is ideal for couch co-op. Two players can use controllers side by side for the most comfortable local multiplayer experience.