It seems like every week, a million video games with online multiplayer are released, but finding good games for couch co-op with a loved one has become increasingly rare. If you’re in search of some cooperative fun, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best couch co-op games we’ve played across platforms like the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Please note that our selection focuses on genuine co-op experiences, excluding games that offer local multiplayer but lack true cooperative gameplay (so, no Mario Kart or Jackbox Party Pack). Our guide includes a variety of genres, from platformers and puzzlers to RPGs and arcade shooters.
Best couch co-op games for 2025
Couch co-op games FAQs
What’s the difference between a multiplayer game and a co-op game?
A co-op game falls under the category of multiplayer games designed for two or more players to collaborate as a team. In this guide, we specifically highlight couch (or «local») co-op games, allowing you and your partner(s) to play from the same device, in the same location. Online co-op games, on the other hand, enable players to team up from separate devices over an internet connection. While online co-op games are more common nowadays, they may lack the intimacy of local co-op experiences. Multiplayer games, on the other hand, encompass any game where multiple players can interact in the same in-game environment simultaneously, whether cooperatively or competitively, locally or online.
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