The Best Local Games for Playstation 4

Update : Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons - Sacred Reunion added at rank #13.
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Terror of Hemasaurus (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

A retro city smash 'em up with satisfying destruction physics. Play as a Giant Monster unleashing terror upon mankind in this modern arcade experience with the action turned up to eleven.


  • local
  • dark
  • destruction
  • humor
  • dinosaurs
  • pixel
  • arcade
  • 4-player
  • cooperative
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • physics
  • retro
  • funny
  • sci-fi

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Boomerang Fu (2020)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Boomerang Fu is a fun and unique multiplayer game perfect for parties with up to 6 players. With explosive boomerangs, unique Kung Fu arenas, and customizable rules, you'll have a blast pulverizing your pals and forming outrageous power-up combinations. With cute characters, awesome soundtrack and solid couch-PVP, Boomerang Fu is a must-play game for any gamer.


What we like:
  • Fun gameplay that is easy to understand
  • Cute characters with bright colors
  • Fantastic and catchy soundtrack
  • Many characters to unlock
  • Solid Couch-PVP, easy enough for anyone to pick up
What could be improved:
  • No online multiplayer
  • Terrible character selection menu design
  • Need more DLC maps and updates

  • party
  • local
  • 4-player
  • arts
  • martial
  • pvp
  • family-friendly
  • competitive
  • cute
  • physics
  • cooperative
  • team
  • multiplayer
  • fight
  • top-down

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We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s

Get ready to roll your way to stardom in We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie! As the Prince, you'll roll up everything from everyday objects to creatures, creating stunning stars. With revamped graphics, new challenges, and a selfie mode, this game offers a simple yet deep experience that's a must-play for all.


What we like:
  • Lots of rolling gameplay
  • A must-buy for Katamari fans
  • More content and touching story
  • Quality of life improvements for completionists
  • Solid replay value
What could be improved:
  • Some levels with specific criteria can be less enjoyable
  • Lacks bonus content

  • anxiety
  • controller-support
  • third-person
  • remake
  • classic
  • 3d
  • funny
  • space
  • local
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • difficult
  • multiplayer
  • similarly-sized
  • heavily-stylized

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Move or Die (2016)

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PC Windows Android Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced, 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds. The very definition of a perfect friendship-ruining game.


  • multiplayer
  • 4-player
  • local
  • fast-paced
  • paced
  • quick
  • cooperative
  • funny
  • couch
  • online
  • action-
  • party
  • local-only
  • platform
  • blob

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Bunhouse (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X j Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Bunhouse focuses on growing plants and managing a greenhouse. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun.


  • local
  • nature
  • 4-player
  • agriculture
  • good-spirited
  • simulation
  • cute
  • farming
  • relaxing
  • family-friendly
  • sandbox
  • stylized
  • building
  • co-hop
  • controller-support

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Super Bomberman R 2 (2023)

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Xbox One l Playstation 4 Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s

The latest title of the party battle games series SUPER BOMBERMAN R! With new adventures and game modes, it has the largest content volume in the series' history!


  • multiplayer
  • local
  • online
  • battle
  • maze
  • boss-fight
  • grid
  • classic
  • cooperative
  • boss
  • royale
  • arena
  • team
  • top-down
  • competitive

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Nidhogg (2014)

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Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4 vita PC Windows

Nidhogg is the epic award-winning fencing tug-of-war, full of graceful acrobatics and clumsy stabs. IRL yelling and excitement may occur, in this ultimate two-player showdown of fast-paced fencing and melee attacks. Beware, advantages in Nidhogg are often fleeting, as new opponents continually spawn in your way.

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  • local
  • fight
  • multiplayer
  • competitive
  • online
  • single-player
  • swordplay
  • retro
  • arena
  • battle

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Knight Squad 2 (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Knight Squad 2 is a chaotic arcade multiplayer game for up to 8 players. Pick an eccentric knight and fight for glory with wacky weaponry. Triumph over your friends in a ridiculous amount of game modes, both offline and online.


  • party
  • local
  • 4-player
  • cooperative
  • online
  • top-down
  • arcade
  • multiplayer
  • medieval
  • arena
  • pvp
  • cartoony
  • cross-platform
  • fantasy

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Tinker Racers (2020)

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Tinker Racers is a Survival Racing Party Game. Drive mini RC cars through tracks built around the house with common, everyday items. Forget the finishing line and just try to stay in sight! Up to four friends can join forces or compete with each other on local multiplayer!


  • racing
  • local
  • campaign
  • top-down
  • 4-player
  • party
  • multiplayer
  • cooperative
  • pve
  • family-friendly
  • pvp
  • split-screen
  • cute
  • funny
  • survival

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New Star GP (2023)

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New Star GP is a fast and exciting arcade motorsport game with crisp retro visuals. Play career mode and work your way through decades of racing while upgrading your car and your support team... or chase high scores in championship mode on your own or in split-screen with up to three friends!


  • racing
  • split-screen
  • driving
  • arcade
  • local
  • multiplayer
  • retro
  • 4-player
  • pvp
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • sport
  • auto
  • stylized

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