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.