Best 4-Player Co-op Games on PC

“A few years ago now, before Covid started. A friend of mine finally managed to convince me to join his D&D group, I'd expressed curiosity about it for”

“Red Dead Redemption 2 is an incredible achievement in open-world game design. It's dense, massive, and beautiful.”

“Divinity: Original Sin II has expanded greatly upon its predecessor, addressing many of the complaints it once had and pushing the standard much farther away.”

“The legless Legend continues.Though Rayman games have been around since the 90s, 2011’s Rayman Origins rebooted the series in such a [...]”

“L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat and more.”

“To say Stardew Valley is an impressive debut from ConcernedApe would be an understatement. This is a game you don't want to overlook.”

“If you've ever wondered what it would be like to race around the streets of Hirosaki Castle in cherry blossom season, play Forza Horizon 6.”

“If you want the RPG with the most skills, the most stats to consider, and a world that constantly makes meaningful use of every line on your character sheet, there’s nothing else quite like Divinity: Original Sin…”

“If you’ve been skipping out on Monster Hunter games for a while because they seem to blend together, jumping into World is your chance to get in.”

“Set in a vivid sci-fi universe, Assault Android Cactus is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter that requires players to be ready for anything, with dynamic levels that continuously introduce new elements.”

“With atmospheric graphics, a stirring soundtrack, deeply customizable characters, and non-stop action, Diablo III is the king of action-RPGs and a crown jewel in the late PlayStation 3 library.”

“Monaco: What's Yours is Mine delivers one of the purest and most enjoyable cooperative experiences I've had in quite some time.”

“But the game’s biggest strength is in how well it establishes the tone and feeling of the console CoD4 games.”

“You don’t need to be as strong as a Viking to enjoy Valheim. However, having that strength and a few friends by your side might help you survive and navigate this fascinating yet unforgiving world.”

“It's a rarity nowadays to actually get that sense of accomplishment without something looming over your head that has you asking what's next, and wondering when you'll get to pay to see it.”

“It’s crazy to say that Tetris, a game from 1984, feels brand new, but with Tetris Effect: Connected and a dash of virtual reality, it really does.”

“A brilliant action roguelike that's only as complex as you want it to be.”

“Roots of Pacha travels back to the Stone Age to innovate on the farming sim.”

“Despite my qualms with certain challenges and the last boss, I cannot get enough of Risk of Rain 2. I love the characters and discovering secrets while setting new goals for myself.”

“Shredder's Revenge brings the turtles out of their shells with great combat, a huge rogues' gallery, and a delightfully bright '80s environment.”

“Is Blizzard's new world the new king of multiplayer shooters?”

“Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a substantial flight combat experience with a lengthy campaign, deep aircraft options, strong presentation, and…”

“Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is simply the best the game has ever been.”

“Scholar of the First Sin is a noble attempt to right the perceived wrongs of Dark Souls II, but while some tweaks are welcome, others -such as certain enemy placements- are less so.”

“An engrossing roguelike that can win over the roguelike-avoidant.”

“Simple, but insanely fun moto-soccer game that shines in multiplayer.”

“Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a new evolution of the fast-paced, frenetic Geometry Wars gameplay, and will introduce full 3D action and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer for the first time.”

“Satisfactory is the new titan in building and crafting games.”

“Diablo is back, better and more addicting than ever, and with an insane level of post-campaign content. It takes some time for the game to open up, but once it does you won't be able to put it down.”

“Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime will set your pulsars racing”

“Building on the popular naval missions featured in AC III, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is set in the 1700s during the Golden Age of Piracy, letting you roam the Caribbean islands as Edward Kenway, grandfather of AC…”

“Dig through planets—and hours—in the charming space sandbox Starbound.”

“With its enhancements over the original release, Risk of Rain Returns is an excellent game to spend some time with, whether that's on your own or playing with mates.”

“Enshrouded is a wonderful fantasy survival-crafter with a compelling world, fun combat, and a real sense of adventure.”

“All-in-all, this is the most fun I’ve had with multiplayer these past few months, and I’d recommend this game to both newcomers and Streets of Rage fanatics alike.”

“Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the popular strategy game with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content.”

“An ultimately conservative though meaningful improvement upon the previous Division title in every way, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 stands as a sterling third-person loot shooter experience that is best enjoyed with…”

“Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible.”

“Dragon Age: Inquisition is the game that Dragon Age II should have been. Set in one of the most diverse and awe-inspiring game worlds in quite some time, Inquisition will have you searching every nook and cranny,…”

“Helldivers II is a cooperative shooter that packs in frantic, third-person action against massive enemy mobs.”

“Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons Battlemarked is an excellent onboarding ramp for tabletop roleplaying, and is an easy recommendation for players looking to jump into a new story.”

“Helldivers is set in a dystopian future, where players fight to protect Super Earth, where a managed democracy has blurred the lines between military and government rule.”

“Wargroove is a deeply engaging strategy game that has the potential to continue to thrive and develop for years to come with a dedicated playerbase of creators”

“Mathematically proven to be the funniest game ever made! In the stagnant cesspool that is the first person shooter genre, it's always nice to see a game [...]”

“Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a pure kart racer that feels like a return to form for the series and a fun racing experience regardless of your affinity with the blue hedgehog.”

“An indie co-op PvE shooter might not be something you expect to enjoy, but Mycopunk will surprise you. The characters and missions are fun and creative, but the base gameplay carries it all.”

“Warhammer: Vermintide 2 offers tense co-op gameplay that is so much more than just “Left 4 Dead with swords””

“So along comes Sins of a Solar Empire, looking to fill up that black hole with a meaty asteroid of RTS gameplay.”

“Halo Infinite does a great job of nailing what makes Halo work so well while expanding the gameplay, adding in new elements like an open world and new armor abilities.”

“One of the best entries in the Tales series finally gets the complete release that it deserves on modern platforms.”

“Minecraft meets Valheim in top-down survival crafting sandbox Core Keeper.”

“Dark Souls: Remastered allows players to explore the twisted ancient land of Lordran in the first title of the action role-playing series like never before.”

“Iconic PlayStation hero Sackboy returns in an all-new 3D adventure with a deeply immersive and expressive control scheme.”

“World of Warships is Wargaming’s finest vehicle combat game, but its free-to-play model is getting prohibitively expensive.”

“As we all know, space dwarves make for excellent miners so grab your pickaxe and firearms and get ready to have a blast.”

“Sunderfolk isn't great if you play it on your own, but the experience with friends is fantastic and memorable.”

“The sleeper hit of 2020, Among Us hits the Nintendo Switch for even more party fun.”

“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare adds new life with movement and graphics, but falls short on sound design and story.”

“Blizzard's MOBA is a bridge-building ambassador for the genre.”

“When it's at its best, Final Fantasy X-2 is every bit as poignant, endearing, and engrossing as its forebears.”

“Overcooked 2 may be short on surprises, but that’s totally fine. It expands and refines exactly what we loved about the original, with plenty of fun and challenging stages to be played again and again, whether alone,…”

“Its microtransactions are annoying, but Genshin Impact's inviting open world is easy to love.”

“Sons of the Forest can fumble with its narrative, but its survival crafting fundamentals and sandbox still warrant a look.”

“It should be noted that the Switch version is meant to also include an Escape Mode where you control an inmate trying to find their way out. For the purposes of this review, we haven’t been able to check it out.”

“At first when I saw this title was coming to PS4, I must confess that another title; The Long Dark, sprung to mind. In some ways the two games are sort of”

“Is the latest entry in the series going in the history books as a great one?”

“It's a little hobbled by old-school stylings and the story could be better, but few modern hack-and-slash RPGs are quite so fun.”

“Roguelites. Is there anything they can’t do? While this sub-genre of games seems like it’s a dime a dozen, there’s a reason why these tough affairs are so”

“Heave Ho 2 (Switch 2) Review – 8.25/10: This sequel from developer Le Cartel Studio is a great way to spend a few afternoons with family and friends”

“With all-new character classes, an expansive overworld, new quests, monsters, and lots of new dungeons, Torchlight II finally lets you play with your friends in the world of Torchlight with an expansive co-op…”

“As a rogue-like that may not be on everyone's radar, Inkbound goes beyond expectations to deliver an addictive and gorgeous turn-based experience.”

“Alien Hominid Invasion is a chaotic and fun game, though there’s so much going on, it’s hard to keep track of your alien, and it gets hard!”

“Stardust Galaxy Warriors is a co-op action shooter that combines shmup and brawler-like gameplay with light RPG elements.”

“Age of Mythology: Retold is a remastered version of Ensemble Studio’s hugely influential 2002 original.”

“Borderlands 4 has been out for a while and I'm glad I gave it a chance after its rocky start on console, especially with how fun it all is.”

“An action RPG with survival and base building elements, you get out of V Rising what you put into it.”

“Review: There are some issues that will irk some players, but Halo: Campaign Evolved is a successful remake nonetheless.”

“Watch Dogs 2 is a step in the right direction to establish itself as an Ubisoft staple franchise.”

“It may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself.”

“Review: Neon Abyss 2 feels very much like its predecessor, but if you like zany roguelike action, that's no bad thing.”

“Cooperative on-the-couch multiplayer games are a great way to bond with friends. Overcooked's rewarding gameplay forces you and your pals to work together like a well-oiled machine so let's head to the kitchen and have…”

“Age of Empires 4 is a deeply enjoyable return for the series. It puts history front and centre, and opts to refresh its gameplay instead of reinvent it. That may not be enough for some.”

“There’s an awful lot to love about Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos, especially for those who were huge fans of SNES-era 2D adventures. It wears its influences proudly, and mixes them up with compelling Rogue-like elements.”

“Runbow is a fantastic, colorful, energetic platformer with great style and plenty of content for both solo and group players. At the very least, it is definitely worthy of a spot in your “great multiplayer games” folder.”

“Granblue Fantasy: Relink isn’t a game that I’d suggest for everybody, but if you’re a JRPG fan looking for something new to try and enjoy I’d say you can’t go wrong.”

“The style of Ultimate Chicken Horse is great and when it all comes together, it is a special brand of silly party gaming. Unfortunately, unless you find that perfect situation, the quality of the fun can vary wildly.”

“Fire Emblem, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering walk into a tavern… that was one wild party. UPDATED with score September 23.”

“Borderlands 3 is a story-driven, non-stop galactic thrill-ride, filled with colorful characters, epic enemies and boss fights, and literally billions of guns.”

“The Fall Guy is funny, elevated by its celebration of film and the charisma of Ryan Gosling, resulting in an extremely fun time.”

“Unrailed! lets you become a virtual John Henry. It's a multiplayer arcade game about laying track in the wild west, building a rail line a few blocks at a time.”

“I've been a gamer for nearly my entire life, but PC gaming mostly passed me by until recent years. That said, back in the late '90s and early 2000s, I fell hard for real-time strategy games.”

“Aniimo is a seriously impressive creature collecting game, with a sprawling world, so much content, and the ability to turn into monsters.”

“Cult co-op horror game Phasmophobia has finally made its way to PS5. This is one of those games we’ve watched from afar, somewhat jealous of all the hilarious clips that have spread since its initial launch on PC back…”

“The sheer volume of content on offer here is quite impressive, as is the presentation.”

“Diablo 2: Resurrected brings lots of love to an RPG considered a classic for a reason.”

“Sundered is an interesting take on the Metroidvania genre. Eshe's journey to collect the elder shards is adrenaline fueled and challenging.”

“Featuring an all-new story that reunites Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince returns to the magic of 2.5D with the puzzle-platforming gameplay that defined a genre in Trine 1 and 2.”

“It's hard, it's obtuse. It's big, it's beautiful. It's cruel, it's arbitrary. It's an adventure.”

“Shadow Warrior 2 is a fast, gorgeous shooter with smart loot components, trapped inside a world and age that lost its luster ages ago.”

“Still, Sniper Elite 4 comes across as a fully-realized result of the shifts Rebellion set in motion with the previous game, and proves itself an ably constructed, often gorgeous, and thoroughly engrossing stealth-action…”