John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is the newest game on this list, and I've only put a handful of sessions into it so far. Four-player co-op against zombie hordes with full crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, and party setup is about as friction-free as this genre gets. It leans action over atmosphere, closer to a monster-blasting romp than anything that lingers in your head after. The Carpenter name carries weight. The game itself doesn't quite earn it yet. Worth watching if you want a fresh drop-in co-op option, though I'd wait for a sale before committing a full group to it.

The John Carpenter name does some work here and the four-player monster-blasting is functional, but Toxic Commando leans further into action than most entries on this list. Released in early 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, it supports up to four players online across mission-based levels. The horror atmosphere is present enough to justify the mention but not strong enough for the main list. It sits here for groups that want a current release and are willing to trade some dread for a more accessible, faster-paced session. Think of it as the lighter end of the genre rather than the deep end.