How Well Do You Know Your Co-op Partner? Find Out Ahead of Duo Quest's September 16 Launch

Press Release  •  08 Sep 2026 14:00

Weaponize your relationships (literally!) in 1+1 Studios’ co-op-only roguelite deck-builder

Duo Quest launches Sept. 16 on Steam with a 20% launch discount, challenging two players to turn how well they know each other into an advantage in co-op only combat. Review and creator keys are available now, with two keys provided so press and content creators can experience the co-op-only game with a partner. Duo Quest heads to Tokyo Game Show after launch, where attendees can meet the developers and play the full game at the Rising Tide booth at C17, Hall 8 from Sept. 17-21. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 8, 2026 | How well do you really know your battle buddy? 1+1 Studios puts that question to the test with Duo Quest, its co-op-only roguelite deck-builder arriving Sept. 16 on Steam. The game launches at $11.99, 20% off its regular $14.99 price, with the launch discount available for one month and regional pricing applied worldwide. 

In Duo Quest, real-world relationships are part of the combat. Two players battle monsters while answering questions about each other, with matching answers launching powerful attacks. The better players know one another, the better equipped they are to grasp victory. 

With over 1,000 questions across 20-plus themes in 10 languages, Duo Quest is designed to test friends, couples and family members while they build decks, unlock new cards and classes, collect artifacts and navigate procedurally generated levels, with both local and online play.

Review keys are now available to press and content creators ahead of launch.

One day after release, Duo Quest will make its debut at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where attendees can play the full game and meet the developers at the Rising Tide Publishing booth at C17, Hall 8 from Sept. 17-21. Players who show proof of purchase at the event will also be able to pick up discounted Duo Quest merchandise.

The upcoming launch follows solid pre-release attention for the Malaysia-based indie studio. Duo Quest won the Wave Rider Award at Gamescom Asia 2025 and was named a Best Multiplayer finalist at Gamescom LATAM 2026. It was also an official selection for the SEASian Games Showcase 2026.

The free Duo Quest demo with recently added online co-op is available on Steam now ahead of the game's September 16th release. 

Additional Info:Duo QuestPress KitWebsiteContactDiscord

About 1+1 Studios:Established in September 2024, 1+1 Studios is an independent game development studio located in Kuala Lumpur. The studio’s mission is to bring people together through gaming by developing multiplayer games that are accessible to players of different skill levels. Leading this mission is their first game, Duo Quest. Linktree.

Rising Tide:

A boutique publishing house focused on gaming concepts that demonstrate sincerity through a distinctive creative vision. Linktree.

 

Duo Quest Launches September 16 – Online Co-op Is Live NOW for the Demo!

Press Release  •  01 Sep 2026 17:08

Duo Quest Launches September 16 – Online Co-op Is Live NOW for the Demo!

Play Duo Quest demo with online co-op today, and catch it live at Tokyo Game Show.

Kuala Lumpur – September 1, 2026 – Two weeks from today, Duo Quest, a co-op roguelite deckbuilder with a twist, will launch on Steam. And starting today, you can try it with online co-op in the free demo.

Duo Quest is a co-op game unlike any other - your REAL WORLD RELATIONSHIPS are a game mechanic. You and a partner fight monsters while answering questions about each other to create powerful attacks. The better you know each other, the more damage you deal. It's a fresh take on co-op gaming that's already earned over 27,000 wishlists, an Indie Wave Maker award for graphics, design or mechanics at Gamescom Asia 2025, a finalist for Best Multiplayer at Gamescom LATAM 2026, and a finalist for SEA Game Awards 2026, all from a team of first-time developers making their debut.

Today's update adds online co-op to the demo, a feature fans have been requesting since its playtesting phase in December last year. Previously limited to local play, the demo now supports online co-op without third-party apps.

The full game launches September 16, 2026. 1+1 Studios and publisher Rising Tide will be at Tokyo Game Show (September 17–21, 2026) with the full game playable at their booth.

Help us make it better. As first-time devs, we need your help to make it better! Jump into the demo, try the online co-op, and report any bugs or feedback on our Discord. Your insights will help shape the full game at launch.

Play the demo now and wishlist the full game ahead of its September 16 launch.

Key Features of Duo Quest:

Cooperative Deck-Building for Two: Strategise together, build complementary decks, and unleash combo attacks.

"Bondbreaker" Mode: Experience our unique gameplay mechanic that blends relationship questions with deck-building strategy.

Procedurally Generated Levels: No two runs are the same. Pick your path! Replay levels to discover secrets and unlock every powerful card!

Classes: Unlock 5 exciting classes!

Mysterious Artifacts: Discover powerful items known as artifacts through your runs

Over 1,000 Questions Across 20+ Themes: Explore from lighthearted to heartfelt questions, designed to deepen your connection and test your relationship!

For more information about Duo Quest:

Website: www.1plus1gamestudios.com Duo Quest Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3572800/Duo_Quest/ Press Kit: Here.Contact: enquiries@1plus1gamestudios.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wWgAYYRCXy 

About 1+1 Studios:Established in September 2024, 1+1 Studios is an independent game development studio located in Kuala Lumpur. The studio’s mission is to bring people together through gaming by developing multiplayer games that are accessible to players of different skill levels. Leading this mission is their first game, Duo Quest. Linktree.

Rising Tide:

A small publishing house focusing on gaming concepts that demonstrate sincerity through a distinctive creative vision. Linktree.