Best Co-op Games on Switch

“Super Mario is back! Jump into a fun adventure that combines best parts of previous Mario games and adds a few excellent mechanics that further elevate what was already a juggernaut of platforming experience.”

“Portal 2 duplicates the formula presented in the original and enriches it with completely new elements. And because he does it in a masterful way, we are dealing here with a real hit.”

“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.”

“Shovel Knight has two goals: Defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. Before him is a cadre of villainous knights, The Order of No Quarter, with orders to foil Shovel Knight's quest.”

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

“Chicory: A Colorful Tale, while not perfect on Switch, is still a great game you need to play. The new controls schemes have their issues, but they also have their moments to shine.”

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

“Treasure's classic Saturn shooter, Radiant Silvergun makes its way to the Xbox 360. Radiant Silvergun is the precursor to Ikaruga.”

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“Sea of Stars shows modern RPGs how it's done in this incredible throwback to SNES classics.”

“It Takes Two is co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Challenging and entertaining, Crypt of the Necrodancer is a lot of fun, but the difficulty can become frustrating.”

“Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite game developed by Hibernian Workshop. Changing between four different Heroes with unique personalities, you must”

“As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and guide them across mystical seas to finally release them into the afterlife.”

“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.”

“Challenge yourselves in this 1980s hard-boiled co-op arcade shooter as you run, jump and take cover in mayhem streets of the future.”

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

“After what seems like too long of a time, Pikmin 4 is upon us and it's great stuff that any series fan will love so let's get picking.”

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

“Imagine an arcade game that has parallels to the 1928 cartoon, Steamboat Willie or the 1933 film Popeye the Sailor and this Xbox One title not only pays”

“While not as technically impressive as its predecessor, Monster Hunter Rise succeeds as a follow-up by focusing on getting players into the hunt quickly and comfortably without compromising on challenge.”

“Absolum is a confident side-scroller with satisfying, punchy combat and a good spread of characters and skills”

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

“Siding with the Genesis over the SNES back in the early 90s, I'm well acquainted with the blue blur at his 2D best. In fact, titles like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 an”

“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…”

“Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends is a stand-alone expansion that includes new episodes that add to the story of the three kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu.”

“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.”

“Tropical Freeze is a fantastic and authentic Donkey Kong experience, masterfully brought to the Nintendo Switch.”

“In this new 3D platforming adventure, Kirby explores a mysterious world full of abandoned structures from a past civilization.”

“Some games attempt many things yet few do it well so allow me to introduce the very cool UNSIGHTED and its many nifty elements.”

“Resident Evil HD is the definitive way to experience the forefather of the survival horror genre. There may be some elements that are frustratingly outdated but the game is still terrifying and plenty of fun to play.”

“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.”

“The gameplay of Faeria is top notch, adding a whole new layer of depth to the Collectible Card Game genre in bringing the map itself in as a critical piece of the strategy.”

“The Super Smash Bros. series is one of Nintendo’s most beloved properties, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate being the best-selling fighting game of all time.”

“Live your best life fighting enemies, fishing, farming, mining, and making friends in the super-cute FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.”

“PlatinumGames has more than a few top-notch action games under their belt and with Astral Chain, they now have another one.”

“Developed by Massive Monster and published by Developer Digital, Cult of The Lamb seamlessly blends roguelike elements with a management sim.”

“Ys VIII remains a fundamentally great action JRPG that looks its best on PS5, but its underwhelming DualSense feedback is a huge missed opportunity.”

“Wargroove 2 is a fantastic strategy game full of fun and interesting characters, both of the individual and disposable variety. Fans of 4X gameplay should find familiar and engaging strategic combat in this game.”

“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.”

“"Completely reinvents the Match-3 genre." This is a bold claim from the new Nindie puzzler Tumblestone. Have the developers at The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild”

“Invisible Inc is a thrilling turn-based spy game. Though it fails to tap its colorful characters for story material and personality beyond their unique abilities, its randomized maps and spy equipment make sneaking past…”

“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”

“Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another re-release that isn’t going to blow some people away, but provides another means with which to play a potentially forgotten Wii U classic. For me, it still holds up, and then some.”

“Slime-san is an interesting and somewhat deceptive little title. It certainly looks different, with its retro-inspired graphics and simple yet odd color palette”

“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 [...]”

“WHAT THE GOLF? aims for some good-natured ribbing towards traditional golf games. Does such mockery deliver a birdie, or is the comic effectiveness of this paro”

“Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was a title that nobody ever saw coming yet somehow, everyone knew about it months before an announcement. When the first”

“Infernax is an action-adventure platformer with a proudly retro feel that works extremely well. Imagine an old-school experience like Castlevania and you’ll h”

“Children of Morta is a story-driven hack'n slash roguelike game which will involve you in the adventures of the Bergson family.”

“If you’re a baseball fan who’s never heard of or played Super Mega Baseball, shame on you. It’s arguably the most playable hardball game available, a sneaky”

“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.”

“Guacamelee! 2 takes the fluid platforming and engaging beat ‘em up combat of the first title and expands them, leading to an expertly refined Metroidvania experience that feels new yet familiar.”

“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.”

“Little Goody Two Shoes is a bewitching scary fairy tale about the most secret desires of our heroine Elise and the price that is required to fulfill them.”

“Once again story-based The Journey eclipses FIFA’s unremarkable on-pitch improvements.”

“While an older entry in the genre, Nuclear Throne is still creative and fun and feels totally fresh in the sea of bullet hells.”

“Archvale is a fun, charming bullet hell with some incredibly enjoyable combat. It's also a satisfying role-playing game on its own, with tons of satisfying progression.”

“BROK the InvestiGator is a beautiful-looking game with great voice acting and a more profound and complex story than you usually find in a point-and-click game.”

“Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics might sound generic at first blush, but it’s secretly one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2020. It’s the right game at the right time with the right temperament.”

“One genre that's highly underrepresented in today's gaming market is classic puzzle games. Puyo Puyo Tetris combines two of the most iconic puzzlers into one addictive experience so let's get ready to pop some Puyos!”

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

“Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is the most unique co-op game I've ever played, but it's also a brilliant idea that is well executed, and it suits the Nintendo Switch particularly well.”

“A beautiful mashup of both Minecraft and Dragon Quest, DQB2 is a wonderful sequel to the well received first game of the series. A bigger world and more to do”

“Smite's unique camera angle alone is enough to set it apart from other MOBAs, and developer Hi-Rez didn't stop there.”

“The game looks great with its fantastic pixel art and also has a soundtrack that makes the game sound just as cool as it looks. If you are into puns and twin-stick shooters then Enter the Gungeon is probably for you.”

“Nobody thought Fortnite would still be popular this late on, but it's continued to adapt and fight for its spot at the top of the battle royale ladder.”

“Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a cinematic, emotionally charged action game where two sons set out on a journey to find the Water of Life to cure their ailing father and can only rely on one another to survive.”

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

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“Tremendous art design, new content and plenty of replayability make Platypus Reclayed an excellent shoot-em-up for fans of the original, or those new to the franchise. I comfortably recommend Platypus Reclayed.”

“With some welcome new extras, including a playable Knuckles, SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is another masterful port from M2 and the best version of the best Sonic game yet.”

“Mortal Kombat 11 offers a fantastic middle ground of depth and accessibility, providing tactical excitement in a beautifully presented, densely packed, and easily digestible package.”

“Popucom was a game I have been paying attention to for the last year. I was even able to get some time to play a demo for Steam Next fest last year.”

“If you like Mega Man and are upset that Capcom is ignoring the franchise, then 30XX is here for you.”

“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.”

“It's finally here; Super Mega Baseball 4 is any old-school baseball fan's dream-come-true so let's head to the stadium and play some ball.”

“If you’re a fan of ’90s‑era Doom clones, you’ve probably already heard of, or are a fan of, Blood. Originally developed by Monolith, which would go on to make”

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

“Join Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes characters as you engage in massive turn-based, tactical RPG battles across a war-torn Fódlan.”

“It’s hard not to get jaded when reviewing annual sports games like MLB The Show 25 year in and year out.”

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

“Graphics: 8.2 Gameplay: 8.8 Sound: 7.9 Control: 8.0 Replay Value: 8.5 Overall Rating: 8.4 Online Gameplay: Not Rated Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Num ...”

“Adol's back in his ninth epic adventure but things are a little different this time around. Can you survive the Prison City of Balduq?”

“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a comfortable return for Koji Igarashi. It doesn't push any boundaries, but it's a fluid, well-crafted labor of love with tons of content and a satisfying core gameplay loop.”

“Wildermyth's procedurally-generated storytelling is genuinely impressive, and its tactical combat is solid, putting together a novel table-top-like RPG experience.”

“If you love old-school arcade beat 'em ups then I have excellent news because MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is here and it's phenomenally fun.”

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

“Fun puzzles and some truly spectacular designs for each of Luigi's Mansion 3's hotel floors make it a fun title for any Switch owner.”