The Binding of Isaac gets online multiplayer at long last

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The Binding of Isaac is probably one of the most influential games in the roguelike space. While it wasn’t the first to adopt the stylings and progression systems of iconic 1980 dungeon crawler Rogue, it certainly did a lot to popularize the format, helping spawn a surge in randomized run-based games. Now the addition of online multiplayer means you’ll finally be able to play The Binding of Isaac Repentance co-op with your friends over the internet.

The Binding of Isaac Rebirth, launched in November 2014, took the hugely successful 2011 roguelike and rebuilt it on a new engine to circumnavigate the limitations of its original Flash implementation. The result is unquestionably one of the best indie games, a masterful top-down shooter that sees you exploring procedurally generated dungeons and fighting your way through all manner of disgusting filth as downtrodden protagonist, the eponymous Isaac.

From clearing out poop monsters in your basement to descending into the very depths of heaven and hell to challenge God and Satan themselves, The Binding of Isaac is emblematic of creator Edmund McMillen’s typical gross-out style also seen in the likes of Super Meat Boy and upcoming game Mewgenics. It draws heavy inspiration from his Christian upbringing, and certainly doesn’t pull any punches in its implementation of the themes.

What truly makes The Binding of Isaac shine, however, is its expansive and comprehensive item system, which allows you to collect all manner of power-ups that you come across randomly in a run, offering everything from simple speed and attack boosts to complete reimaginings of how combat plays out.

You might find an item that turns Isaac’s tears (the standard attack projectiles) into a