Cohen 1939 has four playable characters. Elisa is the lead protagonist, with three additional playable characters joining the single-player character-switch framing. Each playable character carries a unique ability hook. Per-character ability lists, individual names for the three supporting playable characters, and character-specific moveset details are not announced as of 2026-09-30.

Cohen 1939 playable roster

The launch build ships with four playable characters. Elisa is the lead protagonist and the centre of the revenge arc; three additional playable characters fill out the single-player character-switch framing. Each playable character carries a unique ability hook that shapes how a given encounter unfolds.

What is not announced on 2026-09-30

The names of the three supporting playable characters, full per-character ability lists, individual moveset details, and chapter-by-chapter character availability are not announced as of 2026-09-30. The Cohen 1939 Steam store page does not publish these details at launch.

Cohen 1939 StoryCohen 1939 is set in the criminal side of 1939 Birmingham. Protagonist Elisa hunts the criminals responsible for her husband's murder through rain-soaked streets and smoke-filled hideouts.Cohen 1939 GameplayCohen 1939 is a top-down twin-stick shooter pairing a Peaky Blinders-style gangster atmosphere with Hotline Miami-style lethal top-down combat. The core loop is built around a four-character playable roster with unique ability hooks.