Big Helmet Heroes launches as a co-op beat-em-up inspired by Castle Crashers

Big Helmet Heroes, released on February 6, 2025, is a new co-op beat-’em-up game reminiscent of the 2008 classic Castle Crashers. It features players rescuing a princess while using oversized helmets and offers couch co-op gameplay. Unlike Castle Crashers, Big Helmet Heroes has a more realistic art style and includes 29 characters with fixed weapon types. Players unlock additional characters by exploring levels, each with unique special abilities that enhance gameplay. The game highlights a resurgence of couch co-op, a feature that has diminished in recent years. Upcoming titles like Borderlands 4 and Towerborne will also support local multiplayer, indicating a growing trend in the gaming industry.