Is Double Shoulders free?

Yes — Double Shoulders is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is Double Shoulders Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Double Shoulders Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Double Shoulders on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Double Shoulders. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does Double Shoulders have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Double Shoulders with split-screen co-op.

Is Double Shoulders on PC Game Pass?

No — Double Shoulders is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Double Shoulders

Double Shoulders Team · January 31, 2025 · Action, Local Co-Op, Survival Horror, Adventure, Multiplayer

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About Double Shoulders

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Double Shoulders is a cooperative puzzle-adventure where you and a partner must navigate a twisted facility filled with deformed creatures and environmental hazards to escape a grim fate. The game stands out for its focus on intimate teamwork between two unlikely friends as they uncover dark secrets while evading the horrifying remains of those who came before them.

“Two children are confronted with the harsh reality of the place they have just arrived in. They have no choice but to try to escape. Faced with obstacles, their best hope lies in mutual support. Will they make it through a journey that will bring them closer together, reveal secrets as mysterious as they are terrifying, and, above all, save them from a grim fate?”ESCAPE WITH YOUR NEWFOUND COMPANIONPlay as Lois and Sam, two unlikely friends who must work together to escape this twisted place.HUMANOIDS DEFORMED TO ADAPT TO THEIR GRIM LABORBe careful, you’re not alone. Strange monstrosities lurk in this place. They were once human like you, but this place changed them. Now, they’re merely shadows of what they once were, and they won’t hesitate to put you back in line. Don’t get caught, or you might end up like them.WITHIN A DARK AND DEADLY ENVIRONMENT HIDING A HEAVY SECRETTraverse the facility and explore a variety of environments. Each one presents its own unique challenges and dangers.WILL YOU ESCAPE THIS PLACE, OR END UP LIKE THE OTHERS ?NB: Double Shoulders is a graduation game made in one year by a team of 9 students.Thank you for your consideration regarding potential bugs and performance issues.

Double Shoulders — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Co-op, Split screen
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Double Shoulders is a short indie title inspired by Little Nightmares that players find has decent potential but is held back by significant technical issues, with reports of game-breaking bugs preventing completion and performance problems that vary between players. While some appreciate it as a free experience with solid gameplay for its brief length, others encountered frequent crashes and optimization problems that made it unplayable, making it a risky download despite its low price point.

Not recommended Sep 12, 2026

bad instructions too laggy bad gameplay fake version of little nightmare wasted my time playing ts

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Not recommended Sep 22, 2026

Game bugs a lot. Wouldn't load past the kitchen pantry so couldn't finish it...

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

This was actually pretty fun, if you like little nightmares then you'll probably like this too. For 1 hour of gameplay, this game is great and FREE!!! zero bugs found and nothing game breaking. The performance issue I see other people mentioning didn't happend to me. The game ran well, some stutters but only when loading new rooms and zero crashes. Really good, would recommend.

Not recommended Sep 6, 2026

full of bugs

Not recommended Sep 1, 2026

it has potential, especially cause it s made by students, but there s some game breaking bugs that dont let you finish the game. It s also pretty badly optimized.

Recommended Aug 22, 2026

short but decent

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