Yarn Guardians
Action/Adventure
August 14, 2025
2 Players
Local Co-op
Available on:
Nintendo Switch
PC

Co-op support by platform
Compare the recorded player limits and release dates for Yarn Guardians. Support can differ by edition; check the linked sources before buying.
| Platforms | Release | Online players | Local players | Combo players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch, PC | August 14, 2025 | Not recorded | 2 | Not recorded |
Sources and further information
About Yarn Guardians
Yarn Guardians is a 2D action-adventure that combines elements of shoot'em up games and the open level structure of Metroidvania games with twin-stick shooter controls.
Help Rudy and his friends to restore the balance in a fragmented world:Rudy's peaceful life changes abruptly when his home is wrecked by carrot wielding bunnies. He embarks on a journey unaware that he is following in the footsteps of the legendary Yarn Guardians. On his path, the adventurous cat encounters power-hungry villains, shady characters and new friends.
Gameplay Twin-stick shooter-like combat controls
Fight with five unique Yarn Balls to defeat adorable foes
Meet numerous hand-animated protagonists, enemies and NPCs
Fly and fight your way through colorful hand-drawn environments
Enjoy a light-hearted, humorous story
Local MultiplayerPlay the main campaign alone or with a friend
Compete against each other in a four player versus mode
Help Rudy and his friends to restore the balance in a fragmented world:Rudy's peaceful life changes abruptly when his home is wrecked by carrot wielding bunnies. He embarks on a journey unaware that he is following in the footsteps of the legendary Yarn Guardians. On his path, the adventurous cat encounters power-hungry villains, shady characters and new friends.
Gameplay Twin-stick shooter-like combat controls
Fight with five unique Yarn Balls to defeat adorable foes
Meet numerous hand-animated protagonists, enemies and NPCs
Fly and fight your way through colorful hand-drawn environments
Enjoy a light-hearted, humorous story
Local MultiplayerPlay the main campaign alone or with a friend
Compete against each other in a four player versus mode
Game Details
- Developer
- pentapaw studios
- Publisher
- Bold Head Interactive
- Co-op Features
- 2 Players in Co-OpSupports Couch Co-OpSupports Drop-In/Drop-Out Co-Op0