Best Couch Co-op Games on PC

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“The legless Legend continues.Though Rayman games have been around since the 90s, 2011’s Rayman Origins rebooted the series in such a [...]”

“L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat and more.”

“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.”

“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…”

“Set in a vivid sci-fi universe, Assault Android Cactus is an arcade-style, twin-stick shooter that requires players to be ready for anything, with dynamic levels that continuously introduce new elements.”

“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.”

“What rhymes with Pine Raft Canoe?Minecraft is epic.Minecraft is adored.People dig the aesthetic.It should not be ignored.Yet another review of the indie game darling.What is [...]”

“Trine 2 is an physics-based action platformer that takes the original's beloved triad (the powerful knight, the swift rogue, and the crafty wizard) and puts them into an all-new adventure filled with more action, more…”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a new evolution of the fast-paced, frenetic Geometry Wars gameplay, and will introduce full 3D action and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer for the first time.”

“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”

“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”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

“Standing tall as one of the most visually compelling indies in recent memory, Hyper Light Drifter wears its retro influences proudly on its sleeve whilst also implementing its own character and flair.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Helldivers is set in a dystopian future, where players fight to protect Super Earth, where a managed democracy has blurred the lines between military and government rule.”

“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”

“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”

“NBA 2K14 is the next installment in the basketball franchise.”

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

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world.”

“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.”

“Iconic PlayStation hero Sackboy returns in an all-new 3D adventure with a deeply immersive and expressive control scheme.”

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

“Stacking is an essential purchase that will leave a smile on your face for days to come.”

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

“Heaven's under new management. It takes a little while to come into its own, but 'God’s Trigger' is a decent weekend’s worth of splatterpunk entertainment.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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,…”

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

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

“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”

“Stardust Galaxy Warriors is a co-op action shooter that combines shmup and brawler-like gameplay with light RPG elements.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“LEGO Marvel Super Heroes offers an original storyline in which Nick Fury calls upon Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine and other heroes spanning the Marvel Universe to save Earth from such threats as the…”

“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…”

“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”

“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…”

“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.”

“Grew up on Pokémon, but looking for a more challenging experience with some mature themes? Check out our Cassette Beasts review.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The sheer volume of content on offer here is quite impressive, as is the presentation.”

“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.”

“Featuring an all-new story that reunites Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince returns to the magic of 2.5D with the puzzle-platforming gameplay that defined a genre in Trine 1 and 2.”

“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.”

“Crashlands is a game that intrigues, frustrates and entertains, but it also made us want to get better which meant instead of rage quitting, we kept at it, and that's the hallmark of a good game.”

“Resident Evil HD is a remake done right. Rather than bend over backwards to please a new generation of gamers, it proudly sticks by its roots and is better because of it.”

“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.”

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

“My time with Broforce followed an arc of first loving the concept, then being exhausted by it before coming back around and loving the blend of nonsense bro jokes and amusing gunplay and levels.”

“A lack of clarity plagues both the aesthetics and gameplay. Reaching a place where you know what you’re doing isn’t an easy task, but getting over the learning curve is worth it.”

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

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

“A breezy brawler with a dash of RPG sensibilities and oodles of charm, Young Souls reveals itself to be a resolutely engaging offering that stands out on account of its opulent presentation, loot scooper gameplay and…”

“River City Girls 2 is an entry in the knuckle-busting beat-'em-up franchise.”

“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.”

“Wizard of Legend is a fast-paced, 2D dungeon-crawler where you assume the role of a powerful wizard on his quest for fame and glory!”

“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…”

“Like Need for Speed engaging in a Glee-style mash-up with Mario Kart…but it could have used more of both.Blur had a great marketing campaign.”

“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.”

“A new height for storytelling in Call of Duty games paired with a remodeled multiplayer component that is as addictive and rewarding as ever makes for really attractive package, despite its shortcomings.”