Best Couch Co-op Games on PC

“I think you knew all along this was going to be great. Fantastic, even. All the same, I don't think you'll be prepared for it being this good.”

“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.”

“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.”

“With Rayman Origins setting a new standard for everyone's favourite French hero, and rubbing shoulders with the leaders in the platforming genre, Michel Ancel's long overdue sequel has a lot to live up to.”

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

“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…”

“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.”

“Fun twin-stick shooter with endearing characters. Grab a friend and unleash a fury of projectiles for the Genki Star!”

“Trine 2 throws players into a dazzling fantasy world and gives them three fun characters -- tools, really -- with which to save it.”

“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.”

“Gorgeous, emotional and heartwarming from start to finish, playing Spiritfarer is like sinking into a nice, cosy duvet. It envelops you, and you won’t want to leave.”

“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”

“Spelunky has been around for over a dozen years and it's finally available for Nintendo Switch so grab your whip and let's descend.”

““Still one of the best sports franchises around, but the next gen versions can’t get here soon enough.””

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

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

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

“The latest installment of the ever-popular football game is sure to challenge newbies and veterans alike with glorious new passing mechanics and a realism like never before.”

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

“Nex Machina is a pure mechanics game, one that pushes you harder and harder to shoot for that high score.”

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

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

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

“Cuphead has long been in development; but, upon its reveal, it stunned people due to its unique art style. After releasing late last month does its style is still as impressive as before.”

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

“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.”

“Geometry Wars 3 is basically digitized crack. It's challenging, it's visually amazing, and it's soundtrack should be available to purchase separately. Take my Money!”

“Not only does Huntdown perfect what's been done in 2D shooters, it offers several new ways forward for the genre. A retro-minded tour-de-force that feels right at home in 2020.”

“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.”

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

“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”

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

“Civilization is finally back on consoles and boy is it still bloody fun to play. With plenty of new systems to get your head around, some fairly intuitive controls and the ability to wage war on your neighbours because…”

“NBA 2K16 brings another year of championship quality basketball to the console and PC.”

“DOOM is back on a Nintendo system for the first time since 1997 when DOOM 64 released. That’s pretty wild that it’s been 20 years! I was never a big fan of”

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

“Most twin-stick shooters serve up ammo and enemies in equally infinite proportions, embracing the shoot-everything-that-moves formula that has come to define the genre. Helldivers is different.”

“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”

“God's Trigger is a fast-paced top down shooter in the realm of Hotline Miami, which brings with it some brutal deaths. The various abilities and ways to attack are fantastic.”

“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.”

“Runbow has been ported a lot since its initial 2015 release on Wii U. What about this game is so appealing or is this party platformer simply overrated?”

“It's been a couple of years since the previous installment but Super Mega Baseball 3 is finally here and it knocks it out of the park.”

“Besides being a brilliant pun, Guacamelee! is a potent mix of platforming and brawling, wrapped-up in a cartoon-styled Mexico.”

“Children of Morta serves as a fine ARPG for newbies and veterans alike. A beautiful world brought alive by beautiful pixel art, catchy music, and incredibly compelling gameplay that holds the whole package together.”

“A mysterious obtuse premise and frustrating-at-times combat both hinder and bolster the appeal of Hyper Light Drifter.”

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

“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.”

“Lego Marvel Superheroes isn't a system seller on PS4, but it's still worth your time.”

“While Sackboy A Big Adventure tends to follow a strict platforming formula, it also shows unparalleled creativity in visuals and level design, even going beyond by incorporating the soundtrack as part of the gameplay in…”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Timing button prompts, ruining emotional cutscenes, coordinating madness, and endless mini-game distractions. A Way Out is a co-op game like no other that you shouldn't miss out on experiencing.”

“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,…”

“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”

“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…”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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…”

“It's hard not to be skeptical whenever newer versions of games release not too long after their initial debut. Sine Mora EX builds upon the original 2012 game but is it a shmup worth revisiting?”

“Unravel Two is a puzzle platformer that manages to leave a strong impression. ColdWood Interactive has crafted an adventure with an alluring, though vague, stor”

“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.”

“Timespinner is a fantastic example of an excellent Metroidvania that mixes great character upgrades, a fun and diverse overworld, and a beautiful 16-bit look.”

“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.”

“One Step From Eden masterfully brings a mix of action RPG and deckbuilding that we haven't seen in a good while.”

“Whether you’re scrawling tactics onto a board or on the training pitch in a tracksuit, Sports Interactive has crafted another great Football Manager experience for you.”

“An adult video game that is neither exploitative nor pretentious, but instead weaves a fun yet incisive tale about all too human characters.”

“Untitled Goose Game encapsulates the pleasure in poking fun without ever turning nasty. And you're a goose, which is great.”

“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.”

“In the distant future, your delivery ship is destroyed by a giant floating head and you crash on the uncharted and hostile alien planet of Woanope.”

“The good news with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is that the folks at Frozenbyte are masters of 2.5D puzzle-platforming gameplay.”

“LEGO Voyagers is a very different kind of game than the licensed stuff we already know and love, but it’s a good kind of different. If only it weren’t over so quickly.”

“Competing against friends to fastest times is going to be a bit of an addiction, again like Trials, and for only £25 I can't see many reasons not to give Trackmania Turbo a whirl.”

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

“Trine 5 treads the same ground as its predecessors and falls prey to the same shortcomings, but it's a solid co-op puzzler that has some gorgeous visuals and is a great time.”

“There are so many great indie roguelites that it's almost becoming obscene. But that doesn't change the fact that Wizard of Legend is simply great fun, with an awesome couch co-op mode, and loads of replay value.”

“Ultimate Chicken Horse may not look like much, but it's hard to deny its innate charm and prowess at co-op fun.”

“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.”

“While there are a lot of movie tie-in games out there, what happens when you decide to take the characters from every action film, parody them and make them all”

“If Counter-Strike is so good, why did it take 24 years to make Counter-Strike 2?”

“Infinity Ward was never going to recapture the magic of the original Modern Warfare, but this is still their most memorable Call of Duty game of the past decade.”

“Cassette Beasts feels very genuine. Whilst you can tell where the inspiration for certain choices has come from, the soundtrack, characters and story are all entertaining and heartfelt in a way that separates it from…”

“Westerado: Double Barreled has its issues, but it provides a grand adventure on a small scale and lets you find something new each time you play.”

“Call of Duty successfully goes back to its roots, with a solid campaign and multiplayer that has a fresh pace but a familiar feel.”

“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.”

“LEGO City Undercover is a slap-happy LEGO GTA. This 2017 remaster of the 2014 Wii U exclusive now introduces the originally absent co-op play, while also jumping onto the Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.”

“Protect Kobo! When you think of Humble Bundle, you often think of the games they're selling or giving away, but sometimes they publish their own titles, and one of them is a unique mix of Tower Defense, Puzzle, and…”

“If you need a game that’s fun, has fast, enjoyable combat, good variety, and replayability, then look no further than Bravery and Greed.”

“Story branching games are not new to the scene, and it’s no surprise to hear that your choices have consequences.”

“Taking the series in an entirely new direction, Darksiders Genesis manages to stay true to the prior games whilst delivering in a totally different genre. A fun game let down by grindy character progression.”

“Platforming, a commodity known to be dying in today’s age of gaming, is something that Unruly Heroes excels at, greatly. I’ll be honest it takes a lot for m”

“Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a retro-style FPS developed and published by Replicant D6.”

“Party Animals presents an overall fun and chaotic experience that will have players laughing with their friends. The characters are cute, the boards are fun and the multiplayer aspect is a plus.”

“Tales of Berseria Remastered offers several new quality-of-life features that are great for new players but not necessary for longtime fans who have already experienced all the game has to offer.”

“Cat Quest 2 is a fun and simple experience that’s designed to be enjoyed on the settee with friends and family.”

“Don't mess with Victor Vran or this hat-wielding hunter might smash you with a hammer or rock you like a hurricane with his skull-shooting guitar.”

“If you're a fan of beat em up games and the first River City game you'll most likely enjoy River City Girls 2 and all if not, you will still enjoy the game if you can ignore its few annoyances.”