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King of the Couch: Zoovival

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Real-time natural selection! Who will survive, a bear with a cheese or a shark with a shotgun? King of the Couch: Zoovival is the latest evolution of the platform battle arena game genre! Fight as an animal, with a wide assortment of weapons, on multiple unique battle arenas in King of the Couch: Zoovival.

What works
  • Fun and chaotic multiplayer gameplay
  • Unique characters and weapons
  • Great for local party play
  • Free to play with no microtransactions
  • Engaging grapple hook mechanic
Things to keep in mind
  • Small player base and online population
  • Limited maps and content
  • Some bugs and control issues
  • Graphics considered low quality by some
  • Lack of bots or single-player modes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Cheese Rolling

  • Knight Club +

  • Wheelchair Wizards

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  • Goofy Gorillas

  • NiuMa

  • Nature Calls

  • A Gentlemen's Dispute

  • Banana Shooter
Hidden Gems

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King of the Couch: Zoovival: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story.

Why this game works

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