Games are a great mean for having fun. There are countless masterpieces that you can enjoy on your own. But every now and then you will need to lay off with some friends and work together to beat a game.
In the list that follows we are gonna take a look at games that support co-op features, providing fun experiences for you and your friends to enjoy. Let’s take a look:
Release Date: August 7 2018
Developer: Ghost Town Games
Publisher: Team17
Genre: Simulation
Players: 2-4
Type: Local / Online
Platforms: PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch | Xbox One | Microsoft Windows | macOS | Linux, Macintosh OS
Overcooked 2 is a cooperative cooking simulation game that is guaranteed to make you laugh. Unless you completely fail. Then you might start calling each other names.?
The goal of the game is to make every dish that appears on the screen correctly and quickly in order to get the max score. Keep in mind that you will have to coordinate with your fellow player(s), as there are numerous preparations to be done in the kitchen before a meal is ready.
Kitchens in the game are far from simple. There will be moving obstacles and you will have to take extra care not to burn your ingredients. The fun aspect of the game is that even when failing, some laughs are guaranteed. So go on, have a minor taste of what working in a kitchen feels like. You are in for a hell of a ride!
Release Date: June 9 2018
Developer: Coldwood Interactive
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Puzzle-Platformer
Players: 1-2
Type: Local
Platforms: PlayStation 4 | Xbox One | Microsoft Windows | Nintendo Switch
Possibly the cutest game in the list, Unravel Two is the sequel to 2016’s Unravel. You regain control of a Yarny, with a minor twist: now there are two Yarnys! Playing solo you get to control both of them, but in co-op, you can share this fun experience with a friend.
Again, you will be tasked to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and manipulate the world in order to move forward. While not the hardest game we’ve ever played, it will be quite a challenge. The game has very beautiful aesthetics and you will often find yourself captivated by the background. We don’t wanna say much more. Enjoy the game. We are sure you will!
Release Date: August 29 2013
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Platform
Players: 1-4
Type: Local
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PS3 | PS4 | PSVita | Wii U | Xbox 360 | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch
How can you make an amazing game even better? The answer is by playing it in co-op with friends! You probably already know about Rayman Legends, the sequel to 2011’s Rayman Origins. This time around you get whole new levels to enjoy in addition to the remastered levels of the first game. Up to four players can enjoy the game simultaneously in Local play.
And if you ever want to spice things up a little, you can always try the mini-game Kung Foot, a football mini-game within the game, and bring some competitiveness to your experience.
Release Date: March 23 2018
Developer: Hazelight Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Action-Adventure
Players: 2
Type: Online | Local Split-Screen
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PS4 | Xbox One
We had fun and a lot of laughs with the previous games, but how about a serious co-op game that’s only playable with two players and will require you to escape prison? Because that’s exactly what A Way Out is.
You will get control of Leo and Vincent, two convicts that plan their way to freedom, out of jail. Nothing in the game is fixed, you have tasks and either of the characters/players can perform them. Execute the tasks given in order to escape and run towards your freedom.
The game offers two endings, hence you can always play a second playthrough, doing things differently if you want. Good luck on your “Way Out”.
Release Date: November 14 2017
Developer: Traveller’s Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Genre: Action-Adventure
Players: 1-2
Type: Local
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PS4 | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch | MacOS
For all the dads and moms out there, this is the perfect game to play with your kid! you gain control of a roster of Marvel’s most iconic heroes, while the co-op mode is split-screen and much more enjoyable to play with friends!
With each character having his own special abilities, you are tasked with solving puzzles and participating in action sequences in order to complete the game. The “LEGO” concept is not something that only kids enjoy, so I guess you’re gonna have great fun with adults as well!
Release Date: November 18 2014
Developer: Sumo Digital
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Puzzle-Platformer, sandbox
Players: 1-4
Type: Local | Online
Platforms: PlayStation 3 | PlayStation 4
Sackboy’s latest adventure was released back in 2014 and it still remains a great option for some couch gaming with your buddies.
You will be tasked to overcome obstacles and puzzles and you will have to work with your friends to complete some tasks. The game provides a good number of original levels as well as boss fights. Of course, if you are done with these levels you can always hop online and test other players’ creations.
You will be amazed by the talent of some players and the quality of their created levels. There are competitive levels as well as co-op ones. There are countless possibilities!
Release Date: April 21 2016
Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Genre: Survival, Action-Adventure
Players: 1-6
Type: Local (Consoles) | Online (PC & Consoles)
Platforms: Windows | Mac OS X | Linux | PS4 | Xbox One
In Don’t Starve Together, you and up to 5 more people are tasked with surviving in its world. The graphics are beautiful and you will soon be captivated in the world.
The game offers three different modes:
Don’t Starve Together is a game that never ends and a great choice if you want some co-op n’ chill.
Release Date: October 24 2017
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genre: Interactive Action-Adventure
Players: 1-6 (using PlayLink)
Type: Local
Platforms: PlayStation 4
If you are a PS4 owner you probably have played either Heavy Rain, Until Dawn, Beyond: Two Souls or Detroit: Become Human. Well, Hidden Agenda is a very similar game, but this time your friends can join you in choosing your path.
The co-op is possible via PlayLink, meaning you will need smartphones and the corresponding application that is available in Android and IOS.
Here’s where it becomes fun: if you play competitive mode, one of the players will receive a hidden objective at some point, which will be to create conflict between the players. Do you think you got what it takes to figure out who amongst you tells the truth?
Release Date: October 6 2015
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: Harmonix
Genre: Rhythm
Players: 1-4
Type: Local | Online
Platforms: PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
We couldn’t have made this list without including at least one rhythm game. And we chose Rock Band 4! Rock out with your friends and score the most points possible!
Each player will assume the role of an instument: one guitarist, one bassist, one drummer, and one vocalist. Think you got what it takes to be a Rockstar?
Note: In order to play you will need to buy the instruments. The game is totally playable solo, but where’s the fun to that? ?
Release Date: August 21 2018
Developer: DrinkBox Studios
Publisher: DrinkBox Studios
Genre: Metroidvania, Platform
Players: 1-4
Type: Local
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PS4 | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch
Guacamelee! 2 was released in 2018 and it is the long-awaited sequel to the first game. Once again, you will gain control of luchador Juan Agacate and fight your way through your enemies.
This time your friends can join you for sessions of up to 4 players to double the fun! Your friends can drop in (or out) whenever they want to help you out, but your enemies will scale up, making them stronger for each player that joins your team.
Hop on and go save the Mexiverse once more!
Release Date: February 24 2015 – March 17 2015
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Survival Horror
Players: 1-2
Type: Local | Online
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PS3 | PS4 | PSVita | Xbox One | Xbox 360 | Nintendo Switch
Originally released for the Nintendo 3DS, Resident Evil Revelations and its sequel were a breath of fresh air between the releases of arguably the worst Resident Evil games, RE5 and RE6. The game comes in episodes or the retail form which includes everything.
While of course there is no co-op feature in 3DS, the game’s ports to the consoles and PC are fully equipped with the feature. The campaign can only be played through local split-screen while Raid mode can be played locally or online.
The game has an amazing atmosphere that both players will enjoy. While the graphics are not the best (since this is a port from 3DS after all), it doesn’t affect the gameplay or the experience in any major aspect. Find a friend and take a look at what Claire Redfield and Moira Burton were up to between the events of RE5 and RE6!
Release Date: March 27 2018
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal | Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1-2
Type: Online
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
If you are a gamer, chances are that you have played at least one game of the Far Cry series. It is a great franchise that spanned over 3 generations of consoles. That being said it was always a solo enjoyment. Things are different for Far Cry 5, since you can enjoy it with a friend through online co-op.
Wreak havoc at Hope County and take down Joseph Seed, the leader of a doomsday cult. The game itself is insane, with endless possibilities. Needless to say, you will spend some quality time with your friend! I mean, you get to take down a cult with a friend. What else do you need to know?
Release Date: August 19 2014
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Genre: Action Role-Playing
Players: 1-4
Type: Local (PS4 & Xbox One) | Online
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PS3 | PS4 | Xbox 360 | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch
One of the most critically acclaimed games of the past generation, Diablo III Reaper of Souls is the expansion to the base game as well as the port to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Up to 4 players can play together either Locally or in Online Co-Op. Note that the PC version does not support local co-op. So pick your class and fight hoards of enemies with your friends.
Chances are, one session won’t be nearly enough to fully experience the game. That means you will probably spend many nights in the world of Diablo III with your friends. And why shouldn’t you?
Release Date: January 27 2015
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Warner Bros. | Techland Publishing (PC)
Genre: Survival Horror | First-Person | Open-World | Action-Adventure
Players: 1-4
Type: Online
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | Linux | OS X | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
If I could give my award to the game of the year of 2015, that would be an easy choice. Dying Light is an era-defining game, so well-made that you will never get tired of it.
The story takes place in Haran, where an epidemic outbreak caused the city to be overrun by zombies. During the day it’s quite ok. I mean yes there are zombies everywhere but nothing you can’t handle. The night is a different story though. During the nighttime, the Virals are loose. Hence the game’s motto: “Good Night, Good Luck”.
The game is perfectly played solo but why would you parkour your way around zombies and bash their heads if there’s no one there to see it? Find some friends and go nuts. Nothing better than a Sunday morning with some parkour and zombie killing.
Release Date: March 4 2014
Developer: Climax Studios
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Shoot’em Up
Players: 1-2
Type: Local | Online
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Pick a friend that you would trust the most during a zombie apocalypse. Give them the second controller and start killing the hoards of zombies coming your way.
Dead Nation was actually released back 2010, but in this article, we are referring to its 2014 remaster for the PlayStation 4, because we feel that it’s a very fun game and should be played in it’s optimized version in order to maximize the experience.
You will get used to how your player moves and shoots quite quickly, so don’t get disheartened if you can’t play well at the start. It is a truly fun game to play with your friend and should be high on your list.
Release Date: November 18 2016
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Publisher: Tripwire Interactive
Genre: First-Person Shooter | Survival Horror
Players: 1-6
Type: Online
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Continuing on with the zombie games, we have Killing Floor 2. Pay attention to this one if you are a fan of zombie mode of Call of Duty.
The main objective of the game is to fight the hoards of zombies coming at you until you clear the wave. Between rounds, you may use the shop to buy weapons and upgrade them. There’s a boss at the end of the match so get ready to take it down as well.
Now every player can choose a class, varying from healer to tank and damage dealers. There are tones of customization options for your characters and weapons that it’s unlikely you will get tired of the game any time soon.
Release Date: September 18 2012
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K Games
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1-4
Type: Online | Local (Consoles)
Platforms: Microsoft Windows | PlayStation 3 | PlayStation Vita | Xbox 360 | OS X | Linux
Team up with 3 friends and enter the amazing world of Borderlands.
Each one of you will assume a role since the game has classes that you can choose from. Shoot, kill, loot and progress as you witness the beautiful cell-shaded graphics of the game and its captivating story.
While the game supports full online co-op in every format, split-screen is available only to consoles for up to 2-player sessions. We highly recommend to play it on PC if you can, as 4-player parties are much better, and you won’t limit your view with split-screen.
Give any of the games above a try and let us know what you think of them in the comment section.
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Geowulf
Metalhead with OCD. Avid trophy / achievement hunter. Sony fanboy. Bass player and good-story lover. Most likely to be found on Guild Wars 2 unable to decide what to do next.
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