Best Co-op Games on Xbox Series X|S

“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”

“Unparalleled adventure awaits in Elden Ring, an epic fantasy action/RPG title created by Dark Souls' Hidetaka Miyazaki, and George R.R. Martin.”

“Forza Horizon has a new game set in the beautifully diverse country of Mexico so let's see if it does enough to warrant being a sequel.”

“Playground Games and Microsoft Studios are at it again with another stylish racer. This time around, they created an open world based on rural UK complete with gorgeous seasons so rev your engine and get ready to race!”

“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.”

“As far as co-op games go, you certainly can't get much better than Split Fiction so invite a friend over and let's watch this epic story unfold.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Monster Hunter Wilds is a brand-new entry in the Monster Hunter series where players join the ranks of a special Research Commission team investigating the Forbidden Lands.”

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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.”

“E-Day is a return to form for Gears of War, offering up a great campaign, expanded Horde, and classic Gears multiplayer in a well-made package.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“I've been playing ARC Raiders a lot over the past couple of months or so and finally wrote a review. Let's head to the surface and check it out!”

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

“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.”

“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”

“Space Marine 2 is the kind of sequel I like. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, instead, it refines and expands on what made the original so damn good to”

“Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon is FromSofware's latest installment in one of its longest-running series, Armored Core. It's been quite a while since the”

“F1 2021's new story mode and level of customisation and accessibility make it perfect for hardened racing fans and those looking to take the genre for a spin.”

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

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

“Gears 5 is the next installment in the action series that revolutionized third-person shooters. Kait Diaz, who had previously fought alongside JD and Del in Gears 4, is the protagonist in Gears 5.”

“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.”

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

“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…”

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

“Modern Warfare 4 is one of the best Call of Duty releases in years. A brilliant campaign, exceptional gunplay and a welcome evolution of the third-mode formula with DMZ make this an easy recommendation.”

“After 6 long years, Forza Motorsport is back and rebooted for the current generation so let's take to the track and check it out.”

“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.”

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

“Roboquest is an exciting and satisfying rougelite shooter that’s filled to the brim with content that seems to go on forever. The vast variety of diverse guns is a blast, with each run feeling unique.”

“LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is a brand-new action/adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City.”

“When the story gets going, it’s a lot of fun. There are twists and turns, epic fights with sick attacks, and genuinely interesting characters.”

“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”

“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.”

“Fetching visuals, deep strategic gameplay, tons of room for personalization, and great replayability, make Age of Wonders 4 and easy recommendation for those who love building their own magical empire.”

“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.”

“F1 23 is a fast-paced thrill-ride plunging you into the extraordinary world of Formula One.”

“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.”

“Anno 117: Pax Romana is a remarkably expansive game that I can sit and play for hours, even with its little notifications telling me to take a break. This is one of the best games I've played all year.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“While the first Destiny had its shortcomings, they're not quite so evident here. Destiny 2 does everything that the release version of the original failed to do, with a worthwhile story and plenty of other activities to…”

“The Far Cry series takes its first trip to America with this explosive entry in Ubisoft's popular first-person shooter franchise.”

“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.”

“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.”

“If you’re into classic COD mechanics with some fresh twists, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is worth a shot.”

“PowerWash Simulator 2 is more of the same, but it doesn’t need to be anything else.”

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

“EA Sports College Football 26 is bigger and better in every way than last year’s revival of the franchise.”

“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.”

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

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

“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”

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

“As a sequel to one of my favourite underrated franchises in all of gaming, Dungeons 4 brings the goods. Or should I say Evils?”

“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.”

“Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the most ambitious Lego game yet, and despite the occasional technical mishap it delivers a daring and often delightful romp through the most iconic film franchise of all time.”

“Punch buildings and stomp humans in carnage-filled arcade action as you destroy everything to save the planet in a retro city smash 'em up.”

“A few years after the surprisingly good original, we now have a sequel in the form of Remnant II and it makes for one impressive game.”

“Prodeus is stupidly fun, looks incredible, sounds fantastic, and is launching into a subscription service many people reading this may have.”

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

“Sonic Pico Park delivers clever co-op puzzles, chaotic multiplayer, varied mechanics, and plenty of Sonic charm, though there’s no single-player option.”

“I love when indie games surprise me so thankfully, FROGUN is one impressive package complete with plenty of challenge and cuteness.”

“Not only is 2XKO out on consoles, but it's an absolute scorcher of a fighting game.”

“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”

“The formula ain't broke, so Jackbox Party Pack 11 doesn't fix it—offering five original new multiplayer games for its tried-and-true formula.”

“F1 22 isn't going to blow your mind with its new features, especially when it comes to F1 Life. It does offer some compelling, fast-paced racing backed by some great Career modes, tracks.”

“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!”

“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.”

“It's been a while but we finally have a remake of the classic sequel with We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie and it's great fun.”

“Anno 1800 is a rich city-builder with a staggering amount of depth. Although the tutorials could be clearer and more detailed, there's an impressive and addictive game here for those willing to give it the requisite…”

“Kingdom of Night is a suspenseful game that looks and sounds great, with a creepy story that makes you want to solve the mystery of this town.”

“While rough around the edges, A Hat in Time is still an adorable and highly enjoyable love letter to 3D Platformers, and a potential new classic.”

“An over-the-top power fantasy balanced with appropriate challenge and build variety, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is the best version of 91Act's rogue-lite, even if some areas could use further improvements.”

““Ball Over Everything” is a fitting description for NBA 2K26. The smooth on-court action is better than ever and MyCareer’s excellent started-from-the-bottom journey to the pros story make it so the imperfections are…”

“It feels like we've been waiting for it for a long time, but Little Nightmares dev Tarsier Studios has finally delivered its next game. Unsurprisingly, Reanimal feels very much like Little Nightmares in all but name.”

““Refined and intuitive, Apex Legends is a maturation of battle royale.””

“Hacking and slashing in this highly skill-dependent medieval melee game.”

“Although RoadCraft's story is about running a company, it could easily be a game about disaster relief.”

“This delightful cat-venture returns, this time bringing pirate-themed foes and island biomes, as well as frantic navel ship battles.Cat Quest III, the third entry in this charming feline ARPG series, comes emphatically…”

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

Test your skiing skills in serene mountain scenery. Perform tricks, discover shortcuts and try to best your time in the snowy followup to Lonely Mountains: Downhill. Enjoy the slopes alone,…

“The ultimate goal of a run is to locate a master upgrade of sorts, unleashing a powerful, deadly attack on all enemies in your vicinity. Locate it and bring it back to your dome, and you’ve completed a run.”

“Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a new platformer that mixes 2D movement and 3D visual elements to create a vibrant experience.”