Co-Op Chaos

Bob & Aaron

Co-Op Chaos is a game / life balance podcast that dives into the challenges of being a functioning adult (parent, partner, professional, etc.) while also being a gamer. How do you navigate that? Hear our story, our challenges, and maybe come play a game with us. We love co-op games, and we embrace the chaos of life. We play games, talk about them, and talk about life.

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S2 · E10
Tuesday · 2 hr 10 min
Left4Donuts, Be Back by 2
We finally did it! We finally covered Left4Dead 2!! The ultimate zombie FPS experience in all its glory. We were joined by Matthew and Mela, who previously joined us for Back4Blood and Left4Dead respectively. We've played this game for so long, we know every intricate detail in the most intimate way, and it feels like coming home after a long vacation. If you love killing zombies, this is the game for you. No other attempt to make a similar game by anyone has come close. Besides, you can't beat a good Keith story from Ellis! Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E9
Friday · 45 min
Demolicious Minisode: Debauchery & Magic
Steam Next Fest is over but we saw this one, and we had to get a demo playthrough in regardless! We checked out Debauchery & Magic, a half cozy, half dungeon crawl, half Tony Hawk Pro Skater, half MMO vibes game with exceptional humor, great mechanics, and tons of potential! It's just the demo, but it's a great one to try out. We're definitely covering this one when it launches! Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E8
October 26 · 1 hr 36 min
Burning the Midnight Spooky
Have you ever had the aching desire to work at a gas station out in the middle of nowhere and you have to vet customers for possible supernatural biology with a side of DEATH?! We sure didn't but we did it anyways, for you! You're welcome. Clock in, grab a mop, and prepare to be scared as we work some not-so-mundane jobs in Shift at Midnight! This super creepy retail sim slash horror puzzle game makes you put your critical thinking hat on as you try to find the subtle, or not so subtle, clues that help you weed out the monsters. It's clever and tricky, and lots of fun! Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E7
October 18 · 1 hr 27 min
Capturing Malevolent Psychokinetic Apparitions Gives Me Large Amounts of Dopamine
If there's something strange, and your episode title is long, who you gonna call? Co-Op Chaos, obviously. This is no time for Ghostbusters! Oh s***, actually it IS time for Ghostbusters! Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, that is. Grab a box of Hi-C Ecto Cooler and slide down the fire pole with us to go bust some ghosts! This week we're joined by Afterlife Boy, the talent behind our music on the show and our amazing longtime friend. We capture some ghosts, get slimed a bit, and talk at length about the incredible and iconic Ghostbusters franchise as a whole. Enjoy Afterlife Boy's music and want to hear more? Check out his YouTube Channel. We have 2 more weeks of spooky season episodes!! And the last will be Left4Dead 2, a much needed game for us to cover that probably won't be properly covered in one episode, but we'll do it justice. Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E6
October 12 · 59 min
Finding Love in All the Wrong Mazes
Another late episode, but it's because this game was so terrifying, it was hard to edit without running away screaming. Actually, life happened but better late than never! We had Snuff from Super Earth Podcast joining us for this creepy maze / puzzle horror game, Labyrinthine! Keeping the spooky season alive, this game is sure to creep you out. Lots of creep factor, lots of scary things happening, and it amps up in the right places to keep you on your toes. Also, we WILL be covering Left4Dead 2 for Halloween! A long wait, but it will be well worth it. Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E5
October 5 · 1 hr 8 min
Technical Difficulty Hell
You're probably wondering "hey Bob and Aaron, why is this episode so late?" Well, the title says it all. We usually have technical issues of the minor kind, but this week we had a significant issue and had to wait most of the week for Riverside to recover some of our audio. Thus, better late than never! This is the first of our Spooky Season episodes! Each week in October, we'll cover a scary horror game, something spooky themed, etc. This week, we decided to play No More Room in Hell, originally a Half-Life 2 mod turned standalone game... ish? We have some strong feelings about this one, but stay tuned for No More Room in Hell 2 later this month. A much better experience. We love zombie FPS games, and at least this one sparked another that is very good? And it's free, so do what you will with that information. Also, we WILL be covering Left4Dead 2 for Halloween! A long wait, but it will be well worth it. Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E4
September 26 · 2 hr
Euphemism Donuts
Bob has returned! And he brought Todd, Soap, and Milk along for this one! Remember the days when you were a kid, and it was the day after a big snow storm? Okay, maybe you didn't grow up in a snowy part of the world like we did, but just close your eyes and try to imagine. You call up your friends, armor up with the warmest gear on hand, grab some busted plastic disks or old cardboard boxes that barely pass as a vessel for gliding across the frosty deep. You climb the largest hill you can travel to, and you feel the fluttering in your stomach as you soar down at max speed. If you want to relive that as an adult but spare yourself the frostbite and easy injuries in your old age, you'll want to grab Sledding Game, a cozy co-op where you get to be cute animals, gather accessories, drink hot chocolate, and build some fun jumps! Suit up and sled down! Warning: This game is good for the kids, but our episode may not be! Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E3
September 21 · 38 min
Tales from the Front: Fillersode 01
Hey Listeners of Chaos, Bob here. I had the forces of the universe coming at me (part fun travel time to a wedding, part life stuff I'll lightly touch on in the next episode), so Aaron graciously flew solo to offer you some Helldivers 2 content! Grab a drink and sit back while Aaron reads a compelling, eerie, and thought-provoking 3-part story he originally wrote and submitted to Super Earth Podcast, but with a newly polished gleam, enticing Helldivers 2 sound effects, and in his own voice. He also kindly walked through a tier list of weapons he's ranked up in Helldivers 2. Check it out on YouTube or Spotify if you want to see the weapons as he shares his thoughts on each one. His tier list for his "Not for Me" felt like a personal attack. I'm a shotgun girlie. But we still love him. Let us know how you like his story, if you want us to do more tier lists for games you like, or if you want to hear more stories from us! Thanks for listening to this fun fillersode, and thank you Aaron for carrying the chaos on your back and letting me take some time! Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E2
September 13 · 1 hr 9 min
One Hit Point Wonder
It's 1996 and you're at the mall. You wander into the arcade, where hopes dreams, and quarters go to die but at least you're entertained! You want to feel cool, so you set your sights on something with some action, guns, EXPLOSIONS! This new game, Metal Slug, catches your eye with the slightest glint. You throw a quarter in and get comfy. But now, 30 years later, does it hold up? Can arcade games still be viable in today's age of hyper-realism and 3D supremacy? We thought so! Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S2 · E1
September 5 · 1 hr 20 min
Once Chaos, Always Chaos!
SEASON 2!!!! Thank you to everyone that's made it this far, and to anyone just entering this game with us! So, you're human, but are you? Or were you? Or are you again? Or maybe you never were. Who knows, but this game is (was?) Once Human, an open world survival with some intriguing story, solid game play, and the mechanics you know and love about this particular genre. Amazingly, this game is free to play, with paid perks of course. Join us as we cozy up to this one and figure out what the f#@* is going on, learn how to fend off zombies and giant supernatural entities, and establish your territory with your buddies. Check out Co-Op Now, an amazing resource to find co-op games, learn all about them, and connect with other co-op players! Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server, hosted on Maximus Host, the best place for all your server needs! Here's all the ways to listen, watch, and connect with us - Our Website Discord Steam Curator Page Co-Op Now Page YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Email us!
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S1 · E46
August 16 · 58 min
Ascent, Descent, I'm the Guy with the Gun
Another late but great episode! We're kind of on break as we're both on vacation but we're still pushing this one out to you, the listener, because we love you. We'll be back in 2 weeks! Rise to the occasion, stand tall, climb to victory, and join us as we play through The Ascent, a top-down shooter with a great level of customization, but be prepared to look up how to get through the tutorial (or listen to where we got stuck). Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E45
August 8 · 56 min
Zombies Are What We Aim For
We drank a little Laterade again this week and we're dropping you the episode on Saturday. We just like to tease you a little, get you thirsty for more chaos. Do you like zombies? As much as we do? No you don't we'll fight you over it! But for real, who doesn't love taking out some undead monsters that want to eat you? It's integral to our survival! What about zombies partnered with 80s vibes and Synthwave music? Prepare your shelter and grab your favorite supplies for bartering in the apocalypse, and join us as try to survive SynthWaveZ, a survival, zombie, first person shooter with some neon, blood, and darkness. Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E44
July 31 · 1 hr 6 min
Flame-Broiled Space Bros
We love a space adventure, especially when we get to be little flame droppy guys that fight creepy monsters to save the Koroks. FOR THE KOROKS!! But they're not Koroks. More legally distinct intellectual properties! Keep chaotic and flame on with us as we play through Ember Knights, a roguelite 4-player co-op where you play as, you guessed it, ember knights. You're tasked with saving the universe, of course. It's polished, fun, top-down, and full of interesting story! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E43
July 26 · 1 hr 56 min
I Captured a Legally Distinct PickleCheese in My Nudge Sphere
Sometimes a game totally feels like another game, and that's okay! No need for legal trouble. And this game is TOTALLY DISTINCT from any other franchise. Don't believe the hype. Well, maybe believe ours? Sorry for the late drop, but this guest-packed, critter-filled, thing-stuffed episode is about Palworld, a monster capture / companion game in an open world setting with base building, character customization, questing, crafting, and so much more. We're joined by our very dear friends Todd, Soap, and Milk as we pal around this wild world together. Come to our Discord to find out how to join our dedicated Palworld server! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E42
July 18 · 45 min
Beans and Wieners with a Vengeance
Desperation strikes in the heart of the apocalypse. You and your closest friends must fight for your lives to save... the beer? A worthy cause. But also, you're all hot dogs. And Canadian. And the preferred currency in the new world order? Beans. Cans of beans. Join us while we slay together and stay together in Guntouchables, a top-down, shoot 'em up extractor with an intense amount of humor. Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E41
July 15 · 1 hr 51 min
Hello Hero Era! - Dispatch Spoilersode Pt. 2
WARNING! This is a very explicit episode. We try to keep it clean, but we couldn't for this amazing game. And that game is... Dispatch! MORE WARNING! This is another spoiler-heavy episode. We go very deep into the rest of the story, our choices, and how they impact the game. If you don't want to be spoiled, please feel free come back after you've played through Dispatch! Hit up the vending machine for some immortal snack cakes, get back to your workstation, and ready up for the conclusion of this special 2-part episode where Aaron and Bob go through every episode of AdHoc Studio's Dispatch, a game Bob and Aaron strongly enjoyed and fondly reflect on. A very strong spiritual successor of the original Telltale games. We talk through the choices we made, our favorite moments and dialog, and share so many laughs. This will be part 2 of 2 episodes. We cover episodes 4-8 of Dispatch in part 2. We hope you've loved this journey as much as we have! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E40
July 9 · 1 hr 39 min
Goodbye Villain Era - Dispatch Spoilersode Pt. 1
WARNING! This is a very explicit episode. We try to keep it clean, but we couldn't for this amazing game. And that game is... Dispatch! MORE WARNING! This is a spoiler-heavy episode. We go very deep into the story, the choices, and how they impact the game. If you don't want to be spoiled, please feel free come back after you've played through Dispatch! Grab some mediocre coffee, throw on your headset, and lock in for this special episode where Aaron and Bob go through every episode of AdHoc Studio's Dispatch, a game Bob has mentioned passionately before. A very strong spiritual successor of the original Telltale games. We talk through the choices we made, our favorite moments and dialog, and share so many laughs. This will be part 1 of 2 episodes. We cover episodes 1-3 of Dispatch in part 1. Stay tuned for part 2 coming in the next few days where we wrap up covering episodes 4-8. Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E39
July 4 · 1 hr 9 min
The Millennial Kestrel
Do you like space? Do you like jumping? What about jumping in space? What about when you're being attacked by space miscreants? Or when you have to swim through radiation to get some parts to fix your ship? If you answered yes, what's wrong with you? Just kidding. Jump into Jump Space with us! We've been wanting to cover this one for awhile, so come hear our thoughts! We're joined by Casey AKA Diehard who we met (like so many others) through Super Earth Podcast! We did some jumping in the space, talk about the dad life, and share our preferences for Aaron's mythical Homewrecker Plus family pizza (and ice cream. and wings. and beer. and shark week!) night! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E38
June 26 · 1 hr
Of Mice and Cheese
Sometimes you need a little cheese. Sometimes that need for cheese puts you to work, hard work that the greedy cheese president mouse guy wants you to suffer to acquire for his own power and wealth. And sometimes, we do it because. Cheese. What else do you need to know? We were super excited when indie developer Bubble Gun LLC from Tokyo approached us to demo and discuss their upcoming, Little Cheese Works! Join Aaron and I for this new experience and gouda amounts of fun. It's a great one to play with the kids, with your friends, or find some co-op strangers on the internet, for safety! We'll share an update when the release date is announced, but it's one to check out! Check out Maximus Host, our friend Todd's server hosting service for you dedicated server gaming needs! Super affordable, and he's added more games which means more dedicated fun for you! Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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S1 · E37
June 20 · 1 hr 2 min
Nuts, Incorporated.
We went deep on this one. We went nuts. We dug things, we goblin'd stuff. We slaved away for the man. I feel like we've been in this situation before. Grab a laser gun and chip away at these walls with us as we mine our way through Goblin Company! This week, our old and glorious lifelong friend Todd suffered through the hard labor with us. Goblin Company is part mining sim, part fantasy/sci-fi action, part sandbox through making tracks for your mining carts, and we once again managed to turn a non-cozy game into a cozy game! Check out Maximus Host, Todd's server hosting service for you dedicated server gaming needs! Super affordable, and he's added more games to the roster since the last time he joined us. Come hang out on our Discord server and join our growing community of amazing gamers and friends, and follow us on Instagram! Check out our website! Check out the games we've played along with our reviews on our Steam Curator Page! Leave a comment or email us at coopchaospodcast@gmail.com. Don't be shy, come game with us!
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