Best 4-Player Co-op Games on Switch

“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lets up to eight players square off in action-packed battles that are all about smashing beloved video game characters off the screen.”

“As a series that has been around for nearly four decades, Super Mario Bros. should have shown signs of slowing down years ago. But continuous thoughtful reinvention has helped the franchise remain a genre leader.”

“Mario Kart 8 is one of my favorite games on the Wii U, in fact it's probably one of the best Mario Kart games ever made. With it's fancy graphics and addictiv”

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

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons lets players take the fun to a deserted island. Collect, craft, set up a home, make friends, and more!”

“Think strategically to place tents in the peaceful universe of Tents and Trees, a puzzle game set in the great outdoors!”

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

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

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

“*Hoard Mode is the name of any game mode that pits you against wave after wave of enemies. Resident Evil calls it Mercenaries.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“To ink or not to ink, that is the question.The Splatoon IP has firmly established itself, since its release in those ‘halcyon’ days of 2015, as one [...]”

“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”

“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.”

“Splatoon 2 adds some great new weapons and decent new modes, but an over-reliance on the its familiar formula keeps it from feeling like a full-blown sequel.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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”

“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!”

“New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is another great Wii U game to make its way to the Nintendo Switch.”

“The Nintendo Switch is quite an ingenious console as not only does it allow you to have home console gaming on the go thanks to its portable gaming tablet but”

“When you return to a return, you risk drowning in sentiment to the detriment of the experience.”

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

“When it comes to off-the-wall indies, few developers top The Behemoth and their classic beat 'em up is now freshly remastered.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“And that’s why they call it Death Road to Canada. It can be too harsh for its own good, and folks who are tired of roguelikes will struggle to embrace that part of the design, but it’s still one of the better road-trip…”

“Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! is a good game, and it’s absolutely fine fare if you don’t already own a version of Taito’s venerable series.”

“EA Sports FC 24 for the Nintendo Switch is the latest in the long line of soccer titles. Previously known as FIFA, this series has been around since the 1990s.”

“Crossover fighting games are always interesting so here's one that brings 2 iconic RPG franchises together in one jam-packed experience.”

“Moving Out is a zany action-puzzle moving simulator that redefines the meaning of couch co-op.”

“Astroneer nicely builds on the Early Access release. The world is much more polished and it finally gives players something to do beyond simply digging up the earth and crafting new techs.”

“Overcooked is a stressful game--let’s get that out of the way here from the start. Those who play games to relax may want to look elsewhere. Now with that”

“Mario Party Superstars offers a great package of classic boards and minigames that looks and plays great, but it's also a little too safe and comes with some annoying structural decisions.”

“A few years have gone by and we now have a sequel to one silly co-op game so get ready to smash some windows in Moving Out 2.”

“Charming, addictive but sometimes ruthlessly unforgiving, PixelJunk Monsters 2 has made the transition into 3D almost unscathed.”

“Indivisible's unique fighting game meets JRPG battle system is its thrilling centerpiece.”

“But if you're into puzzle games where even the smallest can be a challenge, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a really good game to pick.”

“I was vaguely aware of the Attack on Titan series during the height of the Anime adaptation’s popularity but had never given it more than a cursory look.”

“Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is an all-new Super Monkey Ball game featuring 200 all-new stages and 16-player online battles!”

“Disney Illusion Island is a great entry as a first Metroidvania for younger fans. While the slower paced movement might not mesh well for all gamers there's a lot to do in this expansive world filled with quick wit and…”

“Obsidian’s Grounded is basically Honey, I Shrunk The Kids crossed with Minecraft.”

“Face the darkness in single player or team up with friends as you blast your way through Nazi undead in this spine-chilling shooter.”

“AiAi has been having fun rolling around in his ball for 2 whole decades and he's back with a remake of his original frantic adventures.”

“All in all Plants vs. Zombies - Battle for Neighborville is a worthy timesink if you’re looking for a fun, lighthearted multiplayer shooter. It has its issues running on the Switch but there’s nothing game-breaking.”

“Human: Fall Flat has its endearing, satisfying moments and its aggravating moments. The physics are fun to play around with and present a challenge, but the wonky camera movement is a weakness that’s hard to overlook.”

“Overall, Soundfall is a wonderful game to listen to, even if the combat and metronome mechanic can be frustrating to work with.”

“Evil Dead: The Game is a co-op and PvP multiplayer title based on the Evil Dead franchise starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams.”

“As primarily a console gamer, I’ve been unable to participate in the burgeoning new subgenre of asymmetrical multiplayer “Hide-and-Seek” games up until”

“Kirby is back in a new platforming adventure and this time he’s bringing some friends along for the trip.”

“It's been a while but Konami's classic arcade shooter is back with Contra: Operation Galuga and it's quite competent, especially in co-op.”

“Minecraft has been delighting gamers for years and it now has a new spin-off so sharpen your sword and let's fend off some creepers.”

“Tricky Towers is an incredibly creative and unique take on the puzzle genre. I just wish there was more to unlock and explore as it does have incredible potential.”

“If you want more of the same well-built experience, Overwatch 2 provides the same quality as the original game. If you wanted anything more, you'll be disappointed.”

“God Eater 3 manages to pull of a deep and enjoyable combat experience, despite some annoyances with the camera and missions repeating themselves.”

“Assemble your ultimate team of Marvel superheroes from a huge cast including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men, and more!”

“Prepare for Strike, a five-on-five soccer-like sport with no rules – do whatever it takes to win!”

“After having been to Beijing, Vancouver, London, Sochi, and Rio De Janeiro, it’s fair to assume Mario and Sonic have become gold medal athletes. Unfortunately”

“Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are here and they seem to be the most important Pokemon games for a long time thanks to their seamless open-world.”

“If you’re looking for a couch co-op game that’ll bring your loved ones closer together for a sweet-natured bonding session, Manic Mechanics probably isn’t the one for you - but what I can say is that if your family is…”

“I'm mostly disappointed in Super Cane Magic Zero. The fun, dumb world and deep RPG mechanics could have hooked me, but the punishing repetition and clunky combat kept me angry through almost all of my playtime.”

“Power-ups and downs.Beach Buggy Racing has been a surprisingly reliable kart racing series. The first console game wasn't great, but [...]”

“Pokemon Unite makes enough stumbles that it's not a total home run; however, the core concept is sound and engaging, and given proper long term support, Unite could evolve into being a fixture of the genre.”

“After playing through Snackworld: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold, I have a sneaking suspicion that the folks over at Level 5 have more fun designing the systems for”

“A game lovingly made by a studio with big ambition that, for the most part, succeeds.”

“The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is no second coming of Diablo II, but it's a fun, funny action-RPG with occasional glimmers of innovation.”

“Fractured Daydream is a solid blend of action RPG elements with tons of immersive environments and fan service, but it does fall short in some notable areas.”

“Papa Hegevall is satisfied after a couple of days with Superstars and realises that Arzest has repaired its reputation after the horrible Balan Wonderworld and released a charming family game that captures most of the…”

“RetroMania Wrestling isn’t the most technically accomplished wrestling game out there, but it is a joyous arcade brawler that gets more entertaining the more people you can rope in to a match.”

“The Survivalists is a calm and serene survival game and monkey butler training broken up by spurts of risky combat and dungeon crawling with your trained monkey attack squad.”

“While Farming Simulator 19 certainly isn't for everyone, it does offer a deep and immersive experience that some gamers will absolutely love.”

“A sequel to one of my favourite co-op platformers is here and Biped 2 is full of variety and adorable robot charm so grab a chum and let's go.”

“Enter the Dragonblood.Dragon Marked for Death has all the ingredients for a great game. With impressively diverse missions, four unique [...]”

“Like a lot of of titles in this genre, Ark: Survival Evolved has a steep learning curve and requires quite the time – and possibly financial – investment.”

“Sometime around 2007, when Gigantoraptor was described. Not that it’s NOT spelled “Giganotoraptor,” so I suspected something was amiss.”

“The Endless Ocean franchise has returned after 15 years of absence so let's see if it can make a new fan out of me in 2024.”

“If you enjoy gaming with pals then you may want to stick around and read my Riverbond review to see if it belongs in your collection.”

“Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- Sweep the Board! is a 1-4 player multiplayer action, locally or online, with moment-to-moment gameplay replicating a board game where players aim to become the best slayer.”

“Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports may not be terribly wacky, but it shines more so than it fumbles.”

“Instead, Bee Simulator is an educational game built around a simple little adventure that has the potential to grab hold of both younger players as well as true bee enthusiasts.”

“A lot of Caveman Warriors’ design feels outdated; it’s a title that relies on mediocre action-platforming, on top of average cartoon visuals and a simplistic combat system.”

“Soccer Story brings its take on a combination of adventure, sports, and RPG. A cute world is unfortunately undermined by both sporting and technical difficulties.”

“With a brand that covers more properties than there are people in the world, Funko's Pop Vinyls are everywhere; So when you see that there is a Funko-branded game featuring their big-headed Beany Babies, you would think…”

“While Just Die Already features a great concept, funny gameplay, and an excellent art style. Its lack of objectives and narrative really hold it back from being anything but a few minute novelty.”

“Inspired by Turtles in Time, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants certainly plays like a blast from the past.”