The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai co-op

Couch co-op for 2 players · online co-op up to 2 · full campaign in co-op

2009 · Ska Studios · 80/100

Split-screen

shared screen instead

Local

2 players

Online

co-op up to 2

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: No — shared screen
Local co-op: 2 players
Online co-op: 2 players
Full campaign in co-op: Yes
Cross-play: Not documented
Drop-in / drop-out: Yes
Platforms: Xbox 360
Developer: Ska Studios

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-09-30

What it is

A 2-D stylistic action platformer showcasing fast action, deep gameplay, and a unique visual style. An undead samurai dishwasher in a dystopian universe is on a quest for revenge against the evil cyborg army. Compete with the rest of the world in a variety of speed run and high score challenges to become the most formidable Dishwasher yet!

The Dishwasher: The hyperviolent, unnamed protagonist; killed by the Cyborgs in hopes of making him one of their own, the Dishwasher was saved by Chef—his mentor—who infused him with Alien Blood, resurrecting him and giving him incredible powers. The Dishwasher has flashbacks through a series of comic-strips about his life and hatred for the Cyborgs and their master "Synthesis AI" but more importantly of his sister, Yuki, who gave herself willingly to the Cyborgs. His quest is simple: destroy the head of the Cyborg army so that the world may be saved. The Dishwasher has long black hair that covers the bulk of his face, and he is naked save for a torn garment that covers his lower body.

Frequently asked

Does The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai have split screen?

No split screen is documented. 2 players can still play locally — on one shared picture.

How many players can play The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: co-op up to 2.

Does The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.