Split-screen on PC

Secrets of Grindea

Up to 4 players on one PC, with controllers or keyboard and mouse.

4Verified handler

Handler “SecretsofGrindea” by Talos91, version 5

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 4 players can play Secrets of Grindea together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with controllers or keyboard and mouse. The free community handler “SecretsofGrindea” by Talos91 does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 5, updated 8 Jun 2024. Secrets of Grindea is a role-playing, adventure and indie game from 2024.

Players4
ControllersSupported
Keyboard and mouseSupported
Several keyboards and miceNot supported
Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play Secrets of Grindea split screen on PC

Get Nucleus Co-op
Download Nucleus Co-op, free for Windows 10 and 11, and unzip it into its own folder, for example C:\NucleusCo-op. There is no installer.
Keep it out of Program Files, your user folder and OneDrive.
Download Nucleus Co-op
Install the Secrets of Grindea handler
In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for Secrets of Grindea and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where Secrets of Grindea is installed.
Download the handler file (.nc)
Take a seat
Each player presses a button on their own controller to join and takes a spot on the screen. Pick a layout that fits your players.
Launch and connect
Press Launch: Nucleus opens one copy of Secrets of Grindea per player and lays the windows out on your screen. Then link them in game, usually one player hosts a LAN or online session and the others join it. The handler notes say how.

What you need

A Windows 10 or 11 PC
Nucleus Co-op runs on Windows only. System requirements
Secrets of Grindea for Windows
Installed on that PC. Nucleus starts every player's window from that one install.
Nucleus Co-op, free
With .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtimes (x86 and x64). Download
Something to play with
One controller per player; one player can use the keyboard and mouse. Controllers
A PC that can run 4 copies
Each player runs their own copy of Secrets of Grindea, so the PC carries several times the usual load. Lower the graphics settings if it struggles. Performance tips
A multiplayer mode
Nucleus links the windows through the game's own LAN or online mode; the handler takes care of it.

Handler notes

4p 2D Zelda like. Guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/localmultiplayergames/comments/c4t3kc/secrets_of_grindea_rpg_4_player_local_coop/

About Secrets of Grindea

A fantasy Action RPG, playable by yourself or in co-op with up to three friends! Features an unrestricted skill system, fluid and challenging combat, and an engaging story. For additional value, there's also a fleshed out, challenging roguelike mode to truly put your ARPG skills to the test!

Summary from IGDB