·8 platforms·Shooter
Co-op support
3 of 6 modesEarth Defense Force has no online co-op. There is no split-screen on any platform. Local play supports up to 2 players. Drop-in and drop-out is supported everywhere.
Local Co-op
Up to 2 players
Drop-in / Drop-out
Join or leave an active game
Campaign Co-op
1 of 8 platforms
| Platform | Online | Couch | Split-screen | LAN | Drop-in | Campaign | Online max | Local max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | – | 2 | ||||||
 | – | 2 | ||||||
 | – | 2 | ||||||
 | – | 2 | ||||||
 | – | 2 | ||||||
| Arcade | – | 2 | ||||||
| Satellaview | – | 2 | ||||||
| Super Famicom | – | 2 |
supportednot supportedVerified against Steam store categories and Co-Optimus
Not supported/Online Co-op · Split-screen · LAN Play
Platform notes
Earth Defense Force on Switch
Campaign co-op is unique to this version.
About
Developed by HAMSTER, Earth Defense Force is a shooter game released on Oct 24, 1991 across 8 platforms.
Details
ReleasedOct 24, 1991
DeveloperHAMSTER
PublisherHAMSTER
Age rating—
Players1–2
Available on
Tags
ActionScience FictionBroadcastDigital DistributionNintendo Switch OnlineSatellaview View-Limited GamesSpaceWii U Virtual ConsoleWii Virtual Console
