Game Jam Theme: Couch Co-op

Explanation: Your game must support local cooperative play — whether it’s split-screen or shared-screen, two or more players should be able to play together on the same PC.

This is a simple yet surprisingly underutilized feature in modern games. If you get it right, you’ll be tapping into a niche market that still has plenty of room for creative and commercial success.

Need inspiration?
Check out titles like: Overcooked, Kingdom Two Crowns, Broforce, Castle Crashers, Cuphead, Magicka…

Each of them proves that sharing the screen can be chaotic, fun, and deeply engaging.

Good luck, and let’s make something awesome. 😎

Most of us in game development aren’t exactly social butterflies. We love creating, but forming teams can be hard. Miscommunication, mismatched goals, lack of direction, sound familiar?

This jam exists to fix that.

TEAM-UP JAM is 100% focused on team-based development.

The goal? Bring people together, form small teams, and actually finish a game. You’ll learn how to collaborate, manage tasks, share creative control, and communicate ideas,  all in a structured and supportive environment designed to make teamwork feel natural and achievable.

We’re not just jamming, we’re learning to work together.

No Solo Devs

Teamwork is the core rule.

• Minimum team size: 2 people
• No solo submissions allowed
• AI teammates don’t count
• Collaborators must actually contribute (no “ghost names” to bypass the rules)

If you’re struggling to find a team, don’t worry, we’ll help with that. Join the Discord (link below) and connect with others looking for teammates.

Scope Expectations

You’ll have 1 month to make a small, focused game.

• Expectation: Few mechanics, polished, with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

• Don't do IT: massive RPGs, open worlds, or overly ambitious prototypes like "solo GTA 7 homemade games.."

This is a jam for games like:

• Slender
• Papers Please
• Stardew Valley (single-feature slice)
• Crossy Road
• Any compact loop that can be polished, tested, and finished

Yes, you’re free to try something complex, but we strongly discourage it.

Over-scoping is the #1 killer of jam projects, especially in teams. The real win is completing something solid, together.

Only participants who submit a game AND play/review at least 5 other entries can vote.

The goal is community-driven evaluation, fair, honest, and constructive.

That said:

• I will personally moderate submissions.
• If I see entries that clearly didn’t follow the rules (e.g. solo devs, re-uploaded portfolio projects), they’ll be removed.
• This jam is built on trust and mutual respect. Don’t ruin it for others.

Tools & Platforms

• Any engine is allowed (Unity, Unreal, Godot, etc.)
• VR and Mobile entries are welcome
• You can use any tools or assets, EXCEPT AI art generators or AI game builders
• Pre-existing base code/tools allowed if you build on them during the jam

Why Join?

Because this isn’t just about making a game,  it’s about making connections, building team skills, and finishing something together.

We’re starting a community from scratch, so if you want to be part of a space where small teams grow together, this is it.

Let’s make something playable, fun, and complete, and let’s do it as a team.

📌 Discord & Community

We’re just getting started, so your energy and participation matter. Help shape a space where devs can connect, team up, and actually finish games.