Steam Is Getting a Chaotic New Co-Op Game From the Creators of Scribblenauts
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Broke Wizards is a new six-player co-op game from 5th Cell launching on Steam this October, combining chaotic physics-based jobs with relaxed room-decorating and rent-paying mechanics.
Steam is constantly churning out viral co-op hits that capture the creator economy and Discord friend groups by storm, and the next big contender is just around the corner. Developed by 5th Cell, the studio behind the Scribblenauts series, Broke Wizards brings a fresh wave of unhinged physics-based chaos to PC players on October 29. The premise drops up to six players into the shoes of indebted magical roommates who have to scrape together rent money for a terrifying imp landlord before he decides to eat them.
To keep that hungry imp at bay, players will venture into a fully destructible open town on magical skateboards, taking on a wide array of varied mini-games and odd jobs. The gameplay loop leans heavily into the emergent, physics-driven fun that defines modern streaming hits, blending monster combat with mini-games like Prop Hunt, in-game Snake, and tongue-in-cheek nods to pop culture staples. However, the game also understands the importance of downtime, letting squads kick back on virtual couches to watch in-game videos, set off fireworks, or duke it out in a dedicated PvP arena.
Beyond the primary grind of paying rent, completionists can hunt down magic keys to secure the house deed and permanently banish their landlord. For players more interested in pure customization and collecting, the game features extensive avatar options alongside hatchable Pocketdragons that follow you around as pets. For anyone curious to see how the experience handles with their regular squad, Game Rant reports that a playable Steam demo is already live right now.
Tags: Steam, Co-Op, PC Gaming, Indie Games, Streaming
Original article: Game Rant