Best Co-op Games on Xbox Series X|S

“Baldur's Gate 3 is an open-world RPG like no other. The insane depth, originality and ingenuity on offer truly sets a new standard for not just RPGs, but video games in general.”

“More options than ever before in an immense open world make Elden Ring the type of game nearly everyone should give a shot, even if its difficulty remains as tough as ever.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Republished on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows.”

“Monster Hunter Wilds is the best Monster Hunter game we’ve ever had. The best storyline, the best visuals, and changes to the combat that revolutionise the way the game plays.”

“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.”

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

“It Takes Two is a pretty well-known game by now. Since it's initial release, it has received tons of praise and various awards, including best multiplayer and g”

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

“Path of Exile 2 launched into Early Access today and Mitch has been putting it through its paces ahead to today's launch.”

“Explore the farthest reaches of space to discover new planets and fight unique creatures while trying to find the perfect place to call home.”

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

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“Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the series at its very best, bringing a truly cinematic outlook to its special brand of arcade-infused dogfighting.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“Craft, build, mine, explore, learn... Minecraft inspires all this and so much more.”

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

“Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition proposes a reviving experience of the original series with enhanced features and many new civilizations”

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

“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”

“Some occasional gameplay and story mishaps, and complicated controls, don't hold back Armored Core VI from being both an absolute blast to play and an extremely welcome return from this long-dormant franchise.”

“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.”

“Prodeus is the reincarnation of classic FPS games from the '90s. There isn't much of a story here, but let's be honest, if you are playing this game, it's for the blood and mayhem!”

“We like it when creators are able to recognize their mistakes. Gears 5 lets go of the expedition company of rookie boy scouts, and serves a hard-boiled action shooter instead. Just like the old days.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“HELLDIVERS 2 is worth going through hell to experience its gameplay and world, but server issues and glitches will rain on that campaign. Still, there’s nothing quite like diving in, feet first.”

“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.”

“Terror of Hemasaurus is satisfying. Specifically, "This game is really satisfying," as stated by my son when we were about 15 minutes into our first session with it.”

“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.”

“Wildermyth is a unique game that doesn’t feel unfamiliar, especially if you’ve played tabletop RPGs before.”

“After thirteen years, Space Marine is finally back, and it delivers on almost every front – more grisly gore, huge swarms of enemies, and, crucially, incredibly robust combat mechanics.”

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

“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”

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

“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.”

“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…”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“Tom Clancy's The Division 2 takes place in the USA's national capital, Washington, DC which is in a bit of a mess with rebel gangs roaming the streets of the now dilapidated city.”

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

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

“Ultimately, I’m excited to see Respawn’s plans for the future. Although Apex Legends is fairly light on content at the moment, after having played it for over a week now, it’s become my new favorite battle royale game.”

“The developers at AstralShift clearly love anime, and it comes through by virtually creating their own.”

“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.”

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

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

“Whether you're a series veteran or a newcomer, Anno 117: Pax Romana is a delightfully deep time-sink of a game.”

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

“PowerWash Simulator 2 smartly sticks to what made the original formula such a blast while throwing in some upgrades to deal with few of its pesky problems.”

“By exploring the Negro Leagues and some of its most notable players, MLB The Show 23 shines a spotlight on an important part of baseball and American history.”

“Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia is a colorful, entertaining 2.5D platformer that takes its cues from great names before it.”

“EA Sports College Football 26 builds on its solid foundations and celebrates what makes the college experience and its teams so unique.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“RoadCraft is the latest MudRunner offshoot from Saber Interactive. It takes the “how to get there” puzzle of the Runner games and lets you build roads, chop down trees, create bridges and more to rebuild areas…”

“If you're craving more taiko drumming then look no further because Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is here and it's phenomenally fun.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Cat Quest III is a short, fun game with simple but interesting combat that will keep you occupied for a few evenings. While largely a standalone, there are plenty of nods to the previous games in the series.”

“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.”

“Marvel Cosmic Invasion packs all the punch you’d expect from a comic book splash page.”

“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.”

“Bigger and better than its predecessor in every single way, Horizon Chase 2 is a must-have for arcade racing game fans.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Creative, colourful, and a consistent crack up, Lego Party is purpose-built to turn any boring old night into a block party filled with belly laughs.”

““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…”

“If you’re the type of person who plays racing games for hundreds of hours, Dirt 5 might let you down and I completely understand why.”

“Playing more like a massive expansion to Rise of the Tomb Raider rather than a new entry in the series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is still a solid, if derivative, game.”

“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…”

“Drinkbox's signatue charm and humor is infused in this non-serious ARPG. With a wonderful art style and fun world to explore, Nobody Saves the World is a fun 20 hour escape.”

“Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes is a surprisingly great offering of DLC.”

“Gloomhaven takes the boardgame and turns every aspect of it digital.”

“EA Sports College Football 25 proves it's more than just nostalgia with its impressive production and gameplay.”

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

“Dune: Awakening is an excellent survival MMO that brilliantly captures life on Arrakis, usually to its benefit.”

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

“When Furi first launched back in 2016 I was blown away by its high-octane, synthwave-infused, boss rush gameplay loop that was equal parts challenging as it was epic.”

“NBA 2K23 is a return to form for the usually exceptional series, improving gameplay while imbuing a sincere love for basketball history into new and reimagined modes.”

“As good an entry as we’ve seen in recent years, FIFA 22 is a step in the right direction for EA Sports’ oft-faltering series and has laid a foundation for what will hopefully be positive changes going forward.”

“The art style is colorful and pleasant to look at, suitably presenting the world of Escape Academy as a funky and almost comically escape-focused place.”