A Canadian's Guide To Valentine's Day Games

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day weekend than by cozying up with your special someone and diving into some fantastic Canadian-made multiplayer games? While this list may include some older games, these are all Canadian heavy hitters in my own partner-playing sessions. Why not explore these exciting titles this Valentine's Day that offer a perfect blend of romance, adventure, and thrills?

Sea of Stars: A Romantic Pixel Adventure

Kick off your gaming weekend with Sea of Stars, a charming retro-inspired RPG perfect for couples who appreciate nostalgia and beautiful pixel art. Developed by Sabotage Studio in Quebec City, this game offers:

• A captivating, story-rich adventure
• Stunning visuals that evoke classic 16-bit RPGs
• Local co-op play via Steam Remote Play Together

Snuggle up on the couch and embark on an epic journey together, solving puzzles and battling foes in a world of magic and wonder.

Sea of Stars on Steam

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

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Nightingale: Explore a Fantastical World Together

For couples seeking a more immersive experience, Nightingale offers a unique blend of survival and crafting in a Victorian gaslamp fantasy setting. Created by Inflexion Games in Edmonton, this game features:

• A vast, procedurally generated world to explore
• Cooperative gameplay that encourages teamwork
• Stunning visuals that bring a magical realm to life

Build your Victorian refuge together and face the challenges of a mysterious new world side by side.

Nightingale on Steam

Nightingale is an open world survival crafting game, where you’ll adventure across the mysterious and dangerous Fae Realms. As a daring Realmwalker, you’ll defeat monstrous enemies, survive hostile environments, and build elaborate estates in a visually stunning Gaslamp Fantasy world.

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Don't Starve Together: Survive and Thrive as a Team

Nothing says "I love you," like helping your partner survive in a hostile wilderness. Don't Starve Together, developed by Klei Entertainment in Vancouver, offers:

• Challenging survival gameplay that tests your cooperation skills
• A quirky, Tim Burton-esque art style
• Endless replayability with procedurally generated worlds

Work together to gather resources, craft items and fend off bizarre creatures in this uniquely Canadian take on survival games.

Don’t Starve Together on Steam

Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don’t Starve.

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Outward Definitive Edition: An RPG Adventure for Two

For couples who enjoy profound RPG experiences, Outward Definitive Edition, created by Nine Dots Studio in Quebec City, provides:

• A vast open world to explore together
• Split-screen co-op for intimate gaming sessions
• Complex survival mechanics that encourage teamwork

Embark on an epic quest, facing the harsh realities of adventurer life while strengthening your real-world bond.

Outward Definitive Edition on Steam

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

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Dead by Daylight: Thrills and Chills for Brave Couples

If your idea of romance includes a good scare, Dead by Daylight from Behaviour Interactive in Montreal might be just the ticket. This asymmetrical multiplayer horror game offers:

• Intense 4v1 gameplay where one player is the killer
• A variety of iconic horror movie villains and survivors
• The opportunity to save your partner from a grisly fate

Take turns being the hero or the villain in this spine-tingling game that's sure to have you holding each other close.

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Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming’s best asymmetrical multiplayer.

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Project Zomboid: Love in the Time of Zombies

Cap off your Valentine's gaming marathon with Project Zomboid, a zombie survival RPG with Canadian roots. This game provides:

• It is an incredibly detailed and realistic zombie apocalypse simulation
• Multiplayer options to survive together in a vast open world
• Deep crafting and survival mechanics

Build a haven together, scavenge for supplies, and prove that your love can withstand even a zombie apocalypse.

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Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite…

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Celebrate your love and support for Canadian game developers this Valentine's Day weekend by diving into these fantastic titles. Whether you prefer cooperative adventures, survival challenges, or heart-pounding horror, there's something here for every couple. So grab your controllers, snuggle up close, and get ready for a gaming experience that's as uniquely Canadian as it is romantic.