- Native Linux Support: Full native support for the platform has been added.
- macOS Support: Full support for macOS has been introduced.
- Difficulty Adjustments: Overall difficulty has been tweaked, and a new 'Easy' mode featuring more checkpoints is now available.
- Future Content Tease: Steam Community items, including trading cards and backgrounds, are confirmed to be on the way.
Comedy co-op physics platformer Log Riders has just dropped a significant update, bringing full Native Linux and macOS support to the hilarious balance-beast that originally hit Steam on February 12th, 2026. This isn't just about expanding platform reach; it’s a solid quality-of-life (QoL) push based directly on player feedback, featuring crucial difficulty tweaks.
Log Riders: The Core Experience
The heart of Log Riders is its deceptively simple, yet utterly chaotic, premise: two lumberjacks, one log, and a relentless roll forward. The game's physics system, as described, closely mirrors real-life log dynamics, leading to some truly ragdoll-tastic collisions and falls. Our take? That’s where the real fun, and the real challenge, lies.
Balancing Act: Physics and Fails
Everything in Log Riders revolves around staying balanced. Players maneuver their lumberjacks forward and backward to control the log, but caution is key—over-speeding can turn your log into a race car, making balance an even greater hurdle. This physics-driven world ensures characters react realistically to every tumble and collision. Communication will be paramount in this one, and we fully expect plenty of laughs as you repeatedly eat dirt.
Co-op Chaos & Custom Flair
Log Riders is a dedicated two-player adventure. Whether you're sharing a keyboard for local multiplayer or connecting online for cooperative play, the game is built around working together. This is prime game night material, especially with a global leaderboard allowing players to compete for the fastest completion times.
Beyond the core gameplay, players can collect coins from chests to customize their characters. Handlebar mustaches, for example, are a confirmed favorite among lumberjacks. We’re always here for a good customization system, however light, to add a personal touch to the hilarity.
Patch Highlights: More Ways to Roll
Beyond the impressive multi-platform rollout, the latest update has also addressed player feedback regarding difficulty. The team has tweaked the overall balance and, crucially, added a new 'Easy' difficulty mode with more checkpoints. More frequent saves mean fewer rage-quits and more time laughing with your co-op partner, which we absolutely love to see in a physics-based title.
Availability & Platform Support
Log Riders is available now, having launched on February 12th, 2026. With this latest update, it officially supports PC (Windows), Native Linux, and macOS via Steam. In an era where native Linux support is still a welcome sight, Log Riders stepping up so quickly after its initial launch is a major win for the ecosystem.
We’ll be keeping an eye on those promised Steam Community items, but for now, get ready to keep those logs rolling. This looks like a genuine laugh-out-loud experience, perfect for friends, partners, or anyone looking for a unique physics challenge with a hearty dose of humor.