New Co-op Game on Steam Has Serious Overcooked Vibes

Offering a hilarious combination of fast-paced cooperative multiplayer gameplay reminiscent of Overcooked and the stylish yet wacky customization of the Grand Theft Auto barbershop, developer Garena’s Choppy Cuts lets players try their hand at running their very own salon while overcoming unexpected challenges, completing special tasks, and unlocking bonuses on the way to becoming the ultimate team of barbers. Set to launch for PC via Steam on February 5, with later releases for both Mac and the Nintendo Switch, Choppy Cuts looks to join a growing lineup of delightfully chaotic co-op multiplayer party games that emphasize skillful teamwork balanced with a healthy dose of comedic interactions.

A number of fun party games on Steam have taken inspiration from some of the earliest releases in the genre, with many similarities drawn to legendary franchises like Mario Party, Crash Bash, and even WarioWare. Many of these powerhouse releases and newer launches see players facing off against one another to see who the ultimate champion can be. While some entries, like Mario Party, have made adjustments over the years that actually see players teaming up with one another, the variety of cooperative multiplayer party games has often been limited by an emphasis on PvP. The release of Overcooked in 2016 helped drive a new focus on co-op party gaming, through both story modes and endless modes, and this more modern take on multiplayer gaming is where the upcoming Choppy Cuts truly shines.

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Choppy Cuts is Bringing a Fresh Multiplayer Party Game Experience on February 5

Featuring characters from developer Garena’s Free Fire mobile game franchise, Choppy Cuts sees players taking on the role of up-and-coming hair salon employees working to meet the needs of their customers while achieving efficiency, precision, and flawless style. Players can choose from Free Fire characters, including Kelly, Maxim, Hayato, and Suzy, among others, with each bringing their special abilities from the Free Fire universe. New original stylists will also be available, offering helpful skills like sprinting, and even unique playstyles that alter the dynamics of the gameplay experience. Designed to be highly replayable, in the same vein as games like Plate Up and Overcooked, players will need to meet and treat each customer to their specific requests, with formidable boss characters introducing additional challenges. Multiple salon locations keep each new playthrough fresh, and environmental changes like lava-filled floors will keep the pressure high.

Said to be best enjoyed with friends, Choppy Cuts offers both local co-op and online multiplayer support, along with Remote Play Together via Steam. Whether strategizing how best to style each customer, tossing helpful items across the salon, or simply scrambling to achieve maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction, the delightful chaos of Choppy Cuts emphasizes team spirit above all, making for a refreshing addition to the array of online multiplayer party games for fans to choose from. Available in English, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Turkish, with plans for other languages to be added, players can try their hand at Choppy Cuts with a free demo available now and later with a full Steam launch in February.

The continued rise in popularity of online multiplayer games across PC and console has helped to introduce players to new gameplay experiences, ranging from wacky word challenges in The Jackbox Party Pack, traditional party game experiences with new twists in titles like Pummel Party, and the soon-to-be happy chaos in the more cooperative Choppy Cuts. Interested fans can look forward to the official PC launch of Choppy Cuts on Steam on February 5 and can stay tuned for more information on the eventual Mac and Nintendo Switch releases, plus other news on the latest multiplayer party games.