Best Online Co-op Games on PS4

“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.”

“It's hard to get your friends to understand why a farming video game would be so much fun. Every time I've had to explain a Harvest Moon game to someone they im”

“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…”

“Bloodborne is a fantastic game any way you slice it. If you can deal with the odd ragequit, Bloodborne should be on any PS4 owner's must play list.”

“If you’ve been skipping out on Monster Hunter games for a while because they seem to blend together, jumping into World is your chance to get in.”

“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”

“With its emphasis on challenging combat and light storytelling elements that are at times bordering on parody (in a good way), Nioh feels like a true successor to the Ninja Gaiden series and fills a nice void that Souls…”

““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.”

“Is Blizzard's new world the new king of multiplayer shooters?”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“With some deceptively simple changes, Housemarque took a genre nearly as old as videogaming itself and made a tense, challenging, and excellent shooter.”

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

“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…”

“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.”

“Dragon Age: Inquisition is the game that Dragon Age II should have been. Set in one of the most diverse and awe-inspiring game worlds in quite some time, Inquisition will have you searching every nook and cranny,…”

“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?”

“The latest Hitman is available as a complete package on day one with seven completely new locations to explore right from the start.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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…”

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

“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.”

“Even though its plotline fails to engage and grappling play gets repetitive and boring, Far Cry 4’s game-world and multitude of engaging missions and tasks draw you in.”

“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…”

“The embers of Dark Souls might not burn as bright seven years later, but Dark Souls: Remastered proves this is still one of the best RPGs of the modern era.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“By focusing on improving the minute that matters on and off the field – EA Tiburon have created an experience that is a phenomenal triumph.”

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

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

“Prison Architect is a great simulator that made the transition from computers to console admirably.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“2K Sports and Visual Concepts takes NBA 2K15 to the next level for another year, but stops short of introducing any sweeping changes.”

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

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“Still, Alienation is one of the best-feeling twin-stick shooters I’ve played, so I can’t be too bummed.”

“Skylanders: SuperChargers is a great family game with replay value, as long as you're willing to keep buying figurines.”

“The Fall Guy is funny, elevated by its celebration of film and the charisma of Ryan Gosling, resulting in an extremely fun time.”

“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.”

“Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a fantastic adventure, and one that will delight fans of the series with its slick action RPG combat, epic boss battles and sweeping anime drama.”

“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.”

“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.”

“It may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself.”

“The Finals mixes solid shooting with dynamic destruction and game-show-infused presentation to create a thrillingly chaotic concoction.”

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

“When it comes to video games, nothing's more hardcore than exploring a brutally difficult dungeon. Dungeon of the Endless may not be your typical roguelike yet there's no denying just how habit-forming it is.”

“Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is another Musou game in a sea of Musou games. Does Dragon Quest Heroes 2 do enough to set itself apart from the competition, or should you just wait for another Dynasty Warriors game?”

“Sniper Elite 5 emphasizes player agency with another thrilling sandbox that excels when you're looking down the scope.”

“The Division is a very interesting game, with soaring highs as well as flaws, and the best multiplayer for years.”

“Stellaris captures the wonder of exploring space and colonizing the stars, but gets bogged down when the borders freeze and negotiations start.”

“Gamers have been invading dungeons and fighting evil forces for decades. Dungeons 3 turns this formula on its head as it allows you to spread evil from the comfort of your very own underground facility.”

“As a game, Ultimate Showdown does little to convince you to choose it over the newest Tekken, Dead or Alive, or Mortal Kombat game.”

“Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide is an interesting conundrum. Nothing here is new or particularly innovative, but it is a well-realized experience nonetheless.”

“A call has been sent out to all commanders in the Pilot Federation for help. Apparently things have been getting a bit rowdy over in the Rakapila system, and they’re after some able pilots to come and hunt down any…”

“Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands doesn’t stray too far from the Borderlands series, but it doesn’t need to when the consistently funny characters and familiar yet satisfying gameplay are this enjoyable from front to back.”

“Ubisoft's latest racing game bridges the gap to the untouchable Forza.”

“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.”

“Star Wars Squadrons has taken an impressive first step in revitalising the Star Wars fighter pilot game.”

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“WRC 10 is a great rally package that hones many of the WRC 9's strengths to a finer edge.”

“Endless Dungeon is a dungeon-delving delight, shaking up a batch of mechanics and turning in a heady cocktail that’s as good at home as it is served up in a space-station saloon.”

“Mass Effect Andromeda, the newest entry in the highly popular Mass Effect series, makes the journey to a new galaxy with a promise of a fresh start. Is it a journey worth taking or are you better off staying on Earth?”

“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.”

“Attack on Titan 2 may fix some of its previous issues while adding in some new problems but it still delivers a speedy action game with a solid storyline.”

“A few years have gone by and we now have a sequel to one silly co-op game so get ready to smash some windows in Moving Out 2.”

“Last year's action RPG hit Remnant: From the Ashes now has a swanky new physical release so I figured it's about time to check it out.”

“The Call of Duty franchise continues its inexorable forward march with a surprisingly deep single-player campaign and an addicting multiplayer that is only slightly tarnished by microtransactions and networking issues.”

“An Improvement on the Dead Island formula thanks to additions of parkour and organic moments, but won't reinvent the open world zombie genre.”

“We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.”

“Warframe may have been a PC-centric game when it launched, but it became a popular free-to-play hit on console at the PS4’s launch.”

“Dreams are a wonderful thing. After our eyes grow heavy and our bodies fall to sleep, our minds are given incredible possibilities for fun, constrained only by our own imaginations locked away in our slumbering heads.”

“Coming to us from a smaller team within Obsidian Entertainment, Grounded is a somewhat rare example of a survival game being developed by a non-indie studio.”

“With all of the innovations LittleBigPlanet 3 brings with Toggle, Oddsock, and Swoop, it’s a shame they aren’t allowed to show off their stuff on a regular basis, because they are the best thing to happen to the series…”

“Rogue Company mixes casual and tactical gameplay styles to create a hero shooter that, while not particularly innovative, is incredibly entertaining.”

“We Were Here Forever gives no quarter in its cooperative puzzling, fully trusting players to get on with it and work together.”

“The Smash-like whiffs on some aspects, but is otherwise a great matchup.”

“Supermassive's next installment in their scary anthology series Little Hope is a short but spooky tale. It's a step up from its previous title but still has yet to reach the level that Until Dawn set.”

“It might not be as good as Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed, but Team Sonic Racing is a joyous and remarkably fun kart racer with a smart team-based twist. Gotta go fast, and that.”

“Venture back to Hope County and meet some new friends as well as see some familiar faces. Warning: Far Cry 5 spoilers are ahead!”

“Resident Evil has always scared the crap out of me. It was the first scary video game I had ever experienced. I remember watching my brother play the first Resi”

“Steep is an admirable effort from Ubisoft Annecy, one that is chock full of decent ideas, but held back by others.”

“Back 4 Blood is another great multiplayer zombie game, but some serious balance issues force it to stumble out of the gate.”

“Iron Harvest doesn’t reinvent the wheel — it doesn’t have to. Instead, the game is a celebration of the sub-genre’s tried-and-true design.”

“While the fear factor may not go all that far, the gameplay experience in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is smooth as butter and flows like claret from a freshly opened artery.”

“Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 makes masssive improvements over it's predecessor but suffers from a lack of originality in the long run. It feels more like an extension of Xenoverse rather than a sequel.”

“Extraction is a bold reimagining of the co-op shooter that never came after the cancellation of Patriots. Some issues that needs to be worked out, but still a solid game for co-op fans.”