Great local multiplayer games to play on PS5 (US)
Grab an extra DualSense™ wireless controller and bring player two (or three, or four) into your game with these brilliant couch multiplayer titles.
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It Takes Two
2 players | Local co-op
Invite a friend to embark on a genre-bending platform adventure created purely for two. Work together in split-screen play as clashing couple Cody and May, two humans turned into dolls by a magic spell and forced to reluctantly mend their fractured relationship to escape a fantastical and unpredictable world. In It Takes Two, working together is the only way forward.
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Fortnite
2 players | Local co-op
If you’re yet to try Fortnite’s split-screen co-op mode, there’s no better place than on PS5 with a pair of DualSense wireless controllers. Not only will you dive into a more visually polished experience (up to 4K and 60FPS on a compatible TV), but your controller lets you feel the games in all new ways.
DualSense features: All your favorite weapons come alive with a distinct feel every time you pull the trigger. A sniper rifle has a different trigger response to a pistol or SMG, while weapons that require you to hold down the trigger bring the controller to life with sustained haptic feedback at varying intensity.
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EA SPORTS FIFA 22
2-4 players | Local competitive & co-op
With the introduction of HyperMotion technology, FIFA is harnessing the power of the PS5 to enable unprecedented football realism, allowing players to forge a gameplay style that closely resembles how real-life footballers compete on the pitch. But it’s with the DualSense wireless controller that you’ll feel the action on the pitch in the palm of your hand…
DualSense features: Adaptive triggers let you feel the impact of player fatigue, as triggers get harder to pull as a player’s stamina decreases. Haptic feedback lets you sense the physicality of top-level football, with unique vibrations that you’ll feel as players battle to be first to crosses, clearances and long passes.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard
2 players | Local competitive & co-op
Fight together or compete across the battlefield in a variety of modes as the heroes of World War II in Call of Duty: Vanguard. Hit the multiplayer maps as a team or as rival factions. Compete across a multitude of maps and modes in multiplayer.
DualSense features: Whether you’re feeling the fast, rolling jolts of your assault rifle or experiencing the impacts of explosions and debris around you, the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback puts you right in the action. Adaptive triggers apply varying degrees of feedback to help you feel the power and heft of different weapons, creating a more intense, realistic gameplay experience.
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NBA 2K22
2-4 players | Local competitive & co-op
The PS5 brings a whole new level of basketball realism to NBA 2K22. Bring a friend onto the court and dribble and dodge past them with smoother, more precise movements that make every turn, break and foot plant feel like you’ve made it to the NBA.
DualSense features: As your players tire, sprinting with the adaptive triggers becomes more difficult. Smaller or weaker players will also have a harder time backing down larger opponents with the triggers, and vice versa, while every collision from a grazing bump to a hard-hitting body check is reflected in your hands thanks to haptic feedback.
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Gran Turismo® 7
2 players | Local competitive
Go head-to-head and prove you’re the best driver on the track in Gran Turismo 7, the newest GT entry featuring the very best of the Real Driving Simulator as well as stunning PS5 visuals. Blazing fast load times brings quick starts to races and seamless navigation between GT7’s modes and menus.
DualSense features: Thanks to the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers, drivers can sense the vibrations from the anti-lock brake system and wheel spins, making you feel as if you’re holding the steering wheel of a real car. Whether it’s the subtle bumps of the tarmac or the grooves of the curb, immersive haptic feedback allows you to feel your position on the road.
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Sackboy: A Big Adventure
2-4 players | Local co-op
Staking an early claim to be the most charming platformer of the new generation, Sackboy’s quest to save Craftworld can be enjoyed with another three Knitted Knights on the same PS5 console. You can play through the whole adventure together or hit the dedicated teamwork levels in every world, where you’ll need to cooperate and communicate to reach the goal.
DualSense features: Haptic feedback means that each part of Craftworld’s terrain feels different under Sackboy’s woolly feet, while each bump you take – or inflict on a pal – will buzz through the controller.
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Dirt 5
2-4 players | Local competitive and co-op
The DIRT franchise has long been a source of some of the most exhilarating multiplayer modes in the racing genre, and DIRT 5 does not disappoint. The game offers split-screen action for up to four players locally, resulting in epic races on over 70 incredible global tracks. Simply choose from any route, pick your machine, and jump straight into the action.
Want to team up instead of face off? DIRT 5’s Career mode also supports split-screen play, meaning you and up to three teammates can take part in Career events to own the competition and earn extra rewards, as you progress through the story-driven mode.
DualSense features: Rally driving is a rough business and you’ll feel each bump and dip through your controller, while the triggers adapt the acceleration and braking control dependant on the track.
MLB® The Show™ 21
2-4 players | Local competitive and co-op
Take the diamond against your buddies or team up together on the same squad to prove you’re the best on the field in the richest, most immersive baseball experience yet in MLB The Show 21.
DualSense features: The DualSense wireless controller’s immersive haptic feedback allows you to feel the impact of every hit on your bat, from no-doubt home runs to line-drive doubles. The force of every catch in your glove and on-field collision pulses through your hand to really amplify baseball’s most exciting moments.
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Haven
2 players | Local co-op
If you and your player two are in search of a more relaxed experience, Haven is for you. You and your partner glide above the surface of an alien world, exploring, working together to fend off predatory creatures and making a home for yourselves by crafting, cooking and maintaining your nest.
DualSense features: As you glide around at a smooth 60fps, haptic feedback reacts to the terrain below you as well as giving a visceral feel to each combat encounter.
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Warhammer: Chaosbane – Slayer Edition
2-4 players | Local co-op
The Warhammer universe slashes its way onto PS5 with six classes for you and up to three friends to pick from, as you lay waste to demonic forces in a fantasy realm. The top-down, loot-grabbing action is perfect if you want co-op dungeon crawling without leaving the sofa.
DualSense features: Mowing through hordes of monsters has never felt so good as haptic feedback buzzes with every strike, while adaptive triggers let you know when your magic is ready to use.
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Overcooked! All You Can Eat
2-4 players | Local competitive & co-op
A smorgasbord of hilarity awaits as the original Overcooked, its sequel and all DLC packs come together to serve up one of the tastiest party gaming experiences on PS5. You and your fellow chefs are tasked with working together to prepare a range of dishes and keep your diners happy. Sounds simple, right? But when the ingredients start to fly, pots boil over and there’s a rat in the kitchen, things really start heating up.
DualSense features: Haptic feedback lets you feel where in the kitchen the action is happening, as well as alerting you to burning food, while the controller’s speaker amplifies the kitchen chaos with bleeping alarms and countdowns as the pressure ramps up.
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Madden NFL 22
2 players | Local competitive & co-op
Football’s biggest hits and most dramatic moments are brought to the forefront with Madden NFL 22’s innovative PS5 features, like Dynamic Gameday, Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI and Gameday Atmosphere. Plus, the DualSense wireless controller brings the full force of the gridiron into the palm your hands.
DualSense features: Feel every hit all through your controller as the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback vibrates from every angle. The jolt of the quarterback taking a shotgun snap or the change in trigger resistance depending on whether the ball carrier is sprinting or smashing through the defensive line is also palpable. Additionally, the DualSense wireless controller’s built-in speaker broadcasts plays as they’re called out at the line of scrimmage or as the play clock runs down.
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WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
2 players | Local competitive
Challenge a friend to an off-road race and relive the championship’s storied 50 year history in WRC 10. Each driver’s DualSense wireless controller adds even greater realism to this incredibly detailed driving sim, and when the head-to-head tension builds, who wins could come down to a test of nerves across the rugged terrain.
DualSense features: The adaptive triggers allow WRC 10’s hyper-realistic and ultra-precise physics engine to flourish, as the controller responds to your acceleration and braking while weaving in and out of bends, while haptic feedback works overtime to mimic the feeling inside a rally car. The gearbox clicks in your hands with every change, getting more pronounced as your car takes bumps, while every bang and clatter of the terrain reverberates through your hands, letting you know when you’re straying off course – aided by the clatter of stones beneath your vehicle that ring out through the controller’s speaker.
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Streets Of Rage 4
DOTEMU
PS4
$24. 99
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PS Plus required for online play
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Supports up to 2 online players with PS Plus
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1 — 4 players
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Remote Play supported
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Streets of Rage is a beat ‘em up series known for its timeless gameplay and electronic dance influenced music. Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the classic trilogy’s gameplay with new mechanics, beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a God tier soundtrack.
Team up with iconic and brand-new characters
Axel, Blaze, and Adam teaming up with new brother and sister in arms Floyd Iraia and Cherry Hunter to clean up the streets.
Outstanding Hand-Drawn Visuals and Soundtracks
With lush hand-drawn animations, new combat abilities, and fresh tracks from an amazing team of composers, Streets of Rage 4 will be a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Features
● Clean up the city by yourself or with another friend online!
● Team up to 4 people offline to take the city back!
● Classic gameplay enhanced with brand-new mechanics.
● 12 former Streets of Rage characters unlockable and playable in pixel versions.
● Play with the music of the previous Streets of Rage games!
Streets Of Rage 4 + Streets Of Rage 4 — Mr. X Nightmare Launch Bundle
$20.99
Streets Of Rage 4
$24. 99
- Platform:
- PS4
- Release:
- 4/30/2020
- Publisher:
- DOTEMU
- Genre:
- Action, Arcade, Action
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18 PS4 games to share with friends — PlayStation.Blog
We all know what it’s like to fight over the TV remote to watch your favorite show. Not the best holiday tradition. But you can find something that everyone will like. For example, numerous adventures for PlayStation 4 that you can play together. Give a relative or friend a controller (or mobile device) — and that’s it, you can play!
Check out our article for a selection of co-op and competitive games available for immediate purchase on the PlayStation Store.
1. Knack II
6+ | Co-op, 2 players
Another movie for kids that doesn’t bring joy? Try a bright and recklessly fun game in which the characters are able to change their size. Knack 2 is a fast-paced co-op platformer with graphics reminiscent of a good cartoon.
How much time do you need? 10 minutes (you can join or leave at any time).
Best played with… A niece or nephew who likes cartoons and destroys everything.
- Knack II is in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
2. WipEout Omega Collection
6+ | 2 Player Co-Op
No more candy-eating: it’s more fun to rush down winding roads at over 1,000 kilometers per hour! Prove that you drive and shoot like any Jedi!
How much time do you need? One run will take approximately 5 minutes.
Best played with… A brother or sister who loves science fiction, high-energy music and Fast & Furious.
- Buy Wipeout Omega Collection from PlayStation Store
3.
Gran Turismo Sport
0+ | 2 Player Competitive Game
If you like more realistic racing and want to get behind the wheel of the world’s most famous cars, impress your family with split-screen GT Sport.
How much time do you need? You can race along the track with a breeze in 5 minutes.
Best to play with… Convinced car enthusiast.
- Buy Gran Turismo Sport from PlayStation Store
4. Star Wars Battlefront II
16+ | Competitive or co-op, 2 players
In the second half of 2017, the popularity of Star Wars skyrocketed again. Whether it will be in 2018… In Star Wars: Battlefront II multiplayer matches, set in all eras of the vast space opera, you will be able to find yourself both at the sarlacc pit and in even more interesting corners of a galaxy far, far away.
How much time do you need? Approximately 5-10 minutes.
Best played with… Any Star Wars fan, no matter what era they like best (but if they prefer the prequels, just squash them with your AT-AT).
- Star Wars Battlefront II is in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
5. FIFA 18
0+ | Co-op and competitive play, up to 4 players
The new annual part of the EA series of games, as always, pleases players with its quality. Like Cristiano Ronaldo from the cover, FIFA 18 boasts great style, as well as polished and dynamic gameplay.
How much time do you need? 5 minutes in quick play mode.
Best played with… Those who are saddened by the failure of their favorite team, and those who want to decide once and for all which football team is better. Or maybe you just want to brag to someone that you know how to make Tornado…
6. Injustice 2
16+ | Competitive play, 2 to 4 players
If you cheered for the Justice League movie, welcome to the dark side. This brutal game continues the story of the first part about what would happen if Superman went bad. The game features dozens of popular characters from DC comics, as well as a few guests like Hellboy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that can be downloaded separately.
How much time do you need? 5 minutes.
Best played with… Relatively mature fans of the Justice League movie who are interested in seeing their favorite characters in an unexpected light. And who want to finally resolve the decades-old debate about whether Batman can defeat Superman.
- Buy Injustice 2 from PlayStation Store
7.
Pyre
12+ | 2 Player Competitive Play
Pyre is an epic adventure with a story that depends on your choices. The game is vaguely reminiscent of NBA Jam in the fantasy world. In 3 vs 3 battles, you can recruit sorcerers, demons and other colorful characters to your team. These battles will appeal to both sports fans and fans of The Lord of the Rings.
How much time do you need? 5 minutes.
It is best to play with… Relatives who play chess: they will certainly be fascinated by a game in which you need to act quickly and make tactical decisions with lightning speed.
- Pyre is participating in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
8. Hidden agenda
16+ | Co-op and competitive play, 2 to 6 players
Have all the murder mystery books been reread and the movies revisited? Put your family’s great detective skills to the test and try to track down the killer in this game from the PlayLink line.
How much time do you need? It can take a whole evening to figure out all the intricacies of the plot.
Best played with… Parents and siblings who constantly claim they could do better than movie detectives.
- The Hidden Agenda is in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
9. Knowledge is power
6+ | Competitive play, 2 to 6 players
Worried about not having enough controllers for everyone at the New Year’s Eve party? Don’t worry! Grab your smartphones and get ready to conquer the Pyramid of Knowledge. To get to the top before everyone else, you have to compete with your friends and answer a lot of questions on a variety of topics. But be careful…because the participants can use some tricks to slow each other down!
How much time do you need? 30-40 minutes.
Best played with… Yes, anyone! But best of all with relatives who think they know everything in the world!
- Knowledge is Power participates in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
10. It’s you!
12+ | Competitive game, 2 to 6 players
Want to make a real fuss for the holidays? «It’s you!» — that’s what you need! Get to know your friends better with provocative questions in this co-op quiz game for PS4 from the new Playlink lineup. Which of your friends practice flirting in front of a mirror? Who writes the most juicy information in his diary? Find out with the game «It’s You!».
How much time do you need? 30-40 minutes.
Best played with… Anyone! If you are playing with children, you can apply settings that leave only family-friendly questions.
11. Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier
18+ | Co-op, 2 to 4 players
Do you constantly swear during the holidays? Channel the energy in the right direction and determine the fate of both species in this addition to the acclaimed movie trilogy.
How much time do you need? Cancel your movie night and opt for an exciting interactive adventure.
Best played with… This PlayLink game has serious issues, so it’s worth suggesting to your older siblings.
- Buy Planet of the Apes from PlayStation Store
12. Overcooked
0+ | Co-op and competitive play, 2 to 4 players
Usually, the kitchen is a place where creative chaos reigns, but with a couple of friends and Overcooked, you can create some real chaos! Work together or compete against each other to cook delicious meals for your customers and save the Onion Kingdom!
How much time do you need? 5 minutes.
Best played with… Friends and family who will appreciate the sass of this messy cooking game.
- Overcooked participates in the PlayStation Store 9 Christmas Sale0016
13. Lego Marvel Heroes 2
6+ | Co-op and competitive play, 2 to 4 players
The Lego series of games for the whole family will take you to the famous Marvel Universe. Fight evil as you take control of the legendary heroes that have descended from the big screens and the pages of comics.
How much time do you need? 10 minutes.
Best played with… Marvel movie fans who know everything about their favorite universe by heart.
- Buy Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 from PlayStation Store
14. Sonic Mania
0+ | Co-op & Competitive Play, 2 Player
The beloved golf series is back this year on PlayStation. On PS4, she retained her trademark gameplay: fun, but at the same time thoughtful. In addition, several new online modes are waiting for you.
How much time do you need? 5-10 minutes.
Best played with… Golf beginners and those who dream of winning the real PGA golf tour.
- Buy Everybody’s Golf from PlayStation Store
16. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
6+ | Co-op play, 2 to 4 players
Think PlayStation VR games can only be played solo? This is not true! There are many co-op VR titles out there, and this one is one of the best. One player puts on a PS VR headset and sees a bomb on the table in front of them. At this time, the other players must figure out how to disable it by studying the instructions and instructing the player with the headset before the time runs out. Addictive, tense and terribly fun game.
How much time do you need? 5 minutes.
It is best to play with… Those who are able to remain calm even in the most stressful situation.
- Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
17. Spelunky
6+ | Co-op and Competitive Play, 2 to 4 Players
This game is already challenging, but for some reason it’s even harder to play with three friends! Spelunky is a classic roguelike platformer that’s hilarious and challenging at the same time. If teamwork becomes too difficult, you can unleash your thirst for revenge in a great and addictive skirmish mode.
How much time do you need? 5 minutes (if you’re lucky).
Best played with… Friends who won’t mind if you «accidentally» push them into spikes and then use their lifeless bodies to disable other traps. Yes, we recommend playing only with your very best friends.
- Buy Spelunky from PlayStation Store
18.
Nex Machina
12+ | Co-op play, up to 2 players
Saving the world from evil robots alone is a damn big responsibility. Why not share this burden with a friend and take on waves of enemies together? The new top-down shooter from the skilled arcade creators Housemarque is one of the best titles of 2017 and boasts a great co-op mode.
How much time do you need? 10-15 minutes
Best played with… With white-haired players whose fingers still remember the classic arcade controls of their youth.
- Nex Machina is in the PlayStation Store Christmas Sale
Best co-op games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
What are the best co-op games for PS4 and PS5? What to play with friends? If you are reading this article, then it can be assumed that you like to spend time with friends playing games. We’ve put together a list of our favorite co-op games — both online and offline.
Ghost of Tsushima
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Developer: Sucker Punch
- Release date: July 17, 2020
- Cooperative: network
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is an online co-op mode for an exciting adventure action game in which players take on the role of «legends», brave warriors who fight against soldiers and mythical creatures. The mode contains many missions and tasks, and is available for free to all owners of the original game.
Buy
It Takes Two
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: Hazelight
- Release date: March 26, 2021
- Co-op: local/network
A fun co-op action game from the creators of A Way Out takes players into a fairy tale — the main characters turned into dolls, and now they have to overcome many challenges in order to become real again. The game combines a variety of genres, from platforming and fighting to rhythm action and third-person shooter, and provides an exciting adventure lasting 12-15 hours.
Buy
Borderlands 3
- Publisher: 2K
- Developer: Gearbox Software
- Release date: September 13, 2019
- Co-op: local/network
Borderlands 3 is a shooter with billions of guns and hundreds of thousands of opponents in which you will take on dangerous twin villains and their minions. Co-op in the game is available on the same screen and online, and you will find a fun journey through the galaxy with desperate firefights at each of its points.
Buy
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Developer: Sumo Digital
- Release date: May 10, 2016
- Co-op: local/network
Sackboy: A Big Adventure invites you to experience a joint adventure with friends and fight against the villain Vex, who kidnapped Sackboy’s friends. This is an isometric platform game with various challenges, beautiful graphics and funny jokes.
Buy
Unravel Two
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: Coldwood Interactive
- Release date: March 22, 2019
- Co-op: local
Unravel Two is a wonderful family game in which two knitted men overcome various obstacles in a colorful world. The characters are connected by an unbreakable thread, and most of the puzzles in the game are built on this mechanic. This is an amazing platform game with realistic physics, in which you will not get bored during the entire 8-10 hours that it takes to complete.
Buy
Knights and Bikes
- Publisher: Double Fine Presents, PLAYISM
- Developer: Foam Sword
- Release date: August 27, 2019
- Co-op: local/network
An adventure game with a hand-drawn picture. Playing the role of carefree teenagers, you will explore the surroundings of the town in search of treasures, improve your bikes and face various opponents. Very cute, soulful and atmospheric game.
Buy
Everybody’s Golf
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Developer: Clap Hanz, SIE Japan Studio
- Release date: August 29, 2017
- Co-op: local/network
There are no barriers for true golf fans! In Everybody’s Golf, you jump into a golf cart and set off to conquer numerous courses of varying degrees of difficulty. The project offers extensive customization options, many tasks and online multiplayer with mini-games, tournaments and rewards.
Buy
Human: Fall Flat
- Publisher: Curve Digital
- Developer: No Brakes Games
- Release date: July 22, 2016
- Co-op: local/network
A hilariously funny game with absurd physics and ridiculous little people who travel through dreams and pass various tests. For a solo player, Human: Fall Flat may seem rather boring, but in a joint passage it will fully open up, offering amazingly fun gameplay.
Buy
Outriders
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Developer: People Can Fly
- Release date: April 1, 2021
- Cooperative: network
Outriders is a co-op fighter that boasts an interesting set of classes, very dynamic gameplay and cool shooting. It’s a great co-op shooter despite some technical issues.
Buy
Tools Up!
- Publisher: All in! Games
- Developer: The Knights of Unity
- Release date: December 3, 2019
- Co-op: local
Tools Up! is a renovation game in which up to four players are involved in the improvement of apartments and houses. This process is fraught with numerous difficulties — the characters are rather clumsy, and in the midst of repairs, a harmful raccoon may appear on the site or a volcano erupts! A wonderful game for a party that will help stir up even the most boring company.
Buy
World War Z
- Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- Release date: April 16, 2019
- Cooperative: network
In World War Z, you will team up with other players and challenge the hordes of the walking dead that have flooded the world’s largest cities. At your disposal — a huge arsenal of weapons and class abilities of the characters, but do not forget that the enemies take the number, so the adventure will not be a cakewalk for you.
Buy
Knack 2
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Developer: SIE Japan Studio
- Release date: September 5, 2017
- Co-op: local
Knack 2 is a fun 2 player platform game in which you control Knack, a funny hero who can shrink and grow in size. The game is full of puzzles and battles, and will be great fun for the whole family!
Buy
LEGO DC Super-Villains
- Publisher: Warner Bros.
- Developer: TT Games
- Release date: October 16, 2018
- Co-op: local
LEGO DC Super-Villains lets you be the bad guy: in this LEGO game, you take on the role of a DC villain and face new superheroes. Like other games in the series, the project is full of jokes, exciting missions and fun dress-up games — you can try on the images of a variety of supervillains!
Buy
Plants vs.
Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: PopCap
- Release date: October 18, 2019
- Co-op: local/network
The war between plants and zombies continues! In Battle for Neighborville, you will choose one of the sides and join the eternal confrontation in cooperative and competitive battles. On the console, the game is available in split-screen mode: you can take a partner and go on joint missions. In addition, there is also network multiplayer for playing over the Internet.
Buy
Operation Tango
- Publisher: Clever Plays
- Developer: Clever Plays
- Release date: June 1, 2021
- Cooperative: network
An addictive 2-player online puzzle game that sends you and your friend on a variety of missions. One of you will become a hacker and the other an agent, and only by working in pairs will you be able to cope with the goals that the command will set for you. Voice communication is a must!
Buy
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Publisher: Activision
- Developer: Treyarch
- Release date: November 13, 2020
- Co-op: local/network
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, like many other Call of Duty titles, features a co-op mode that pits players against hordes of zombies. The setting is the Cold War, the scene is the whole world, the task is to destroy the dead before they destroy humanity. Black Ops Cold War co-op and multiplayer modes can be played on the same screen and online.
Buy
Broforce
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Developer: Free Lives
- Release date: October 15, 2015
- Co-op: local/network
A whirlwind 2D shooter featuring characters from popular action movies from the 80s and 90s. Only here in one match can the Terminator, Rambo, Helen Ripley, RoboCop, John McClain, Blade, Judge Dredd, Agent 007 and many other popular characters meet. Add to this almost complete destructibility, a sea of black humor and hilarious animations — and you get one of the best cooperative games!
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Dying Light
- Publisher: Techland
- Developer: Techland
- Release date: January 26, 2015
- Cooperative: network
Dying Light is an action-adventure parkour game with a focus on close combat. The action takes place in a city filled with zombies, and players will have to fight not only the living dead, but also marauders, bandits and other villains. The game can be played in co-op, and it will be an unforgettable experience for you and your partner.
Buy
Hunt: Showdown
- Publisher: Crytek
- Developer: Crytek
- Release date: August 27, 2019
- Cooperative: network
In Hunt: Showdown, players are divided into squads and begin to explore a gloomy and very dangerous territory inhabited by monsters. The main goal of each of the teams is to kill the most powerful monster and collect artifacts, and then safely get out. However, it is complicated by the fact that the monster is usually one, and there are several units, so even after the battle with it, the adventures do not end — other players may open the hunt for you. And it’s hard to put into words how much the realization of this kindles excitement.
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No Man’s Sky
- Publisher: Hello Games
- Developer: Hello Games
- Release date: August 12, 2016
- Cooperative: network
Exploring the infinite universe alone is pretty boring. It is much more interesting to team up with friends and take part in a joint adventure where you can be taken anywhere. No Man’s Sky is an amazing procedural galaxy survival game that really thrives in co-op with new mechanics and challenges.
Buy
Apex Legends
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: Respawn Entertainment
- Release date: February 4, 2019
- Cooperative: network
Apex Legends Battle Royale multiplayer matches focus on squad battles — a great way to team up with friends in a squad and challenge your opponents. The game supports crossplay, so it doesn’t matter what platforms your teammates play on — you can fight without any restrictions and conditions!
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Warhammer: Vermintide 2
- Publisher: Fatshark
- Developer: Fatshark
- Release date: March 8, 2018
- Cooperative: network
This co-op action game is based on the Warhammer fantasy universe. Once you’ve chosen your character, you’ll jump into the fray and try to defend the city from the vile skaven hordes. A detailed pumping system will make the gameplay interesting and varied.
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Remnant: From the Ashes
- Publisher: Perfect World Entertainment
- Developer: Gunfire Games
- Release date: August 20, 2019
- Cooperative: network
Remnant: From the Ashes invites you to travel through different realities and fight the monsters that fill them. The online action combines a dark setting with hardcore gameplay, and the world is randomly generated for each player — deciding to help a friend, you will find that his universe is different from yours. This is a cooperative soulslick that you will enjoy spending time in — if you do not save in front of powerful bosses.
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SnowRunner
- Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- Release date: April 28, 2020
- Cooperative: network
The best off-road simulator of today contains cooperative multiplayer: you will conquer the virgin lands, explore the expanses of the USA and Russia, complete tasks and earn money to buy and upgrade trucks. The network game turns out to be very useful: when you get stuck somewhere on a road washed out by spring showers, you will definitely be delighted with a partner with a winch.
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Streets of Rage 4
- Publisher: Dotemu
- Developer: Dotemu, Guard Crush, Lizardcube
- Release date: April 30, 2020
- Co-op: local/network
A fresh addition to one of the best beat’em’up series that combines modern graphics with classic gameplay. Gather a team and go to the streets of the city — to beat faces and deal with criminals. Each of the characters in Streets of Rage 4 has unique moves, and the game contains several modes, including a competitive mode where you can fight each other and see whose fist is stronger.
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Zombie Army 4: Dead War
- Publisher: Rebellion
- Developer: Rebellion
- Release date: February 4, 2020
- Cooperative: network
Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a spin-off of the Sniper Elite series dedicated to shooting the walking dead in an alternate World War II setting. At your disposal — several characters and a large selection of weapons, the action will unfold on a variety of maps, and your opponents will be creepy, bloodthirsty and very dangerous zombies.
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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
- Publisher: 2K Games
- Developer: Gearbox Software
- Release date: March 27, 2015
- Co-op: local/network
Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, two of the most popular co-op games of the previous generation, have been merged into one, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. It contains hundreds of hours of first-class PvE gameplay.
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Divinity: Original Sin 2
- Publisher: Larian Studios
- Developer: Larian Studios
- Release date: September 14, 2017
- Co-op: local/network
Divinity can be played alone, but it’s much more fun to play with a friend. This spacious RPG is full of insane characters, interesting locations and difficult fights based on the move system. Both players can take part in fights.
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Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes
- Publisher: Steel Crate Games
- Developer: Steel Crate Games
- Release date: October 13, 2016
- Cooperative: network
Skeptics, unconvinced by PlayStation VR, often say that virtual reality does not allow you to see the real world. Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes uses this unique aspect to its advantage. The screen shows a tutorial on how to defuse the bomb, while the player with the headset examines the bomb itself. The game requires two people who must constantly communicate with each other in order to successfully defuse the dynamite.
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Destiny 2
- Publisher: Activision
- Developer: Bungie
- Release date: September 6, 2017
- Cooperative: network
Destiny 2 can be a great co-op game if you’re accompanied by the right Guardians. A team can have up to three players. You can explore the intricacies of the game world or engage in strikes. In the latter case, you will have to go through small adventures, at the end of which there is always a boss. If you manage to gather six comrades together, then you can go on a raid.
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Monster Hunter: World
- Publisher: Capcom
- Developer: Capcom
- Release date: January 26, 2018
- Cooperative: network
You can follow giant monsters alone if you have enough skills. When things get too hot, call for help. Monster Hunter: World allows you to team up in groups of up to four people. Together you can fight the monsters, discovering a large number of strategic options. If other hunters support you, you can explore more locations.
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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition
- Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
- Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
- Release date: August 19, 2014
- Co-op: local/network
The best hack’n’slash game on PlayStation is also the best co-op game. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls is suitable for both local and online multiplayer. The heroes form an irresistible team and raid the most dangerous of the randomly generated dungeons. It’s fun to show off your gear and watch in disbelief as your teammate goes through those difficult levels that caused you problems.
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Overcooked! 2
- Publisher: Team 17
- Developer: Ghost Town Games
- Release date: August 7, 2018
- Co-op: local/network
The first game in the series was already a great co-op title for the PlayStation 4, and the sequel made up for it. This is a chaotic cooking game that has been improved with the addition of an online mode and various features (for example, now you can throw objects). Overcooked 2 can be played both locally and online, and there are plenty of terribly difficult kitchens in this game.
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A Way Out
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: Hazelight
- Release date: March 23, 2018
- Co-op: local/network
This adventure game is purely cooperative. To complete it (either offline or online) you need two players. The main characters are two prisoners, Leo and Vincent, who must escape from prison. The ever-changing split screen makes the game feel unique, and the variety of situations in which you need to work together is very satisfying.
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Rayman Legends
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
- Release date: February 21, 2014
- Co-op: local
Rayman’s latest adventure is great in solo mode, but with more players it gets even more fun. You can work together to collect collectibles and make it easier to navigate, or you can piss off your friends by setting them up for traps or winning the local version of football. Whichever way you decide to play, this quality cartoon platformer will keep you and your buddies busy for hours.
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The Division 2
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Developer: Massive Entertainment
- Release date: February 7, 2019
- Cooperative: network
This game was designed to dethrone loot shooters like Destiny. In the case of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, you can’t say the game was held back by its mundane, modern military setting. Of course, getting stat-enhancing khaki pants doesn’t compare to well-developed new weapons. Thanks to constantly updated equipment, you can survive in the face of danger.
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Minecraft
- Publisher: Mojang
- Developer: Mojang
- Release date: September 4, 2014
- Co-op: local/network
Minecraft can be played in many different ways, but it’s most fun to play this game with friends. Working together, you can mine resources, make buildings and fight stubborn creepers, while experiencing different funny situations. You can play both locally and online. This cooperative game opens up an endless number of possibilities for you, and you always want to return to it again.
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Don’t Starve Together
- Publisher: Klei Entertainment
- Developer: Klei Entertainment
- Release date: September 13, 2016
- Co-op: local/network
Don’t Starve Together brings addictive survival gameplay to multiplayer. Playing locally or online, both players will gather resources, craft equipment, and try to stay out of danger as they explore the wilderness. The second player can either help you or reduce your chances of survival. The key to this fun but challenging game is communication.
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Far Cry 5
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Release date: March 27, 2018
- Cooperative: network
Previously, the Far Cry series had a limited co-op mode. Far Cry 5 went for broke, as the whole game can be played with a friend. You can take on the main missions, but it’s best to just go with the flow and try to cause as much chaos as possible. Given the dynamic world of Far Cry, you and your friend can create a huge number of crazy scenarios in Hope County.
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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Developer: Ubisoft Paris
- Release date: March 7, 2017
- Cooperative: network
Wildlands is the most interesting to pass cooperatively. If you have a squad of friends, then you can discuss tactics and plan attacks, or you can just fight your way together. Whichever approach you choose, the huge sandbox and unlimited goals make for a great online co-op game.
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- Publisher: Metanet Software
- Developer: Metanet Software
- Release date: July 28, 2015
- Co-op: local
If you ever make it to the end of a huge amount of content designed for one player, then you can try out the co-op mode. The co-op levels in this tricky platformer make you work together to reach your goal. For example, switches may only be available to one player; perhaps someone will have to sacrifice themselves to let another get to the end of the level. This difficult game could become a cause of contention between bosom friends. However, thanks to instant restarts and pleasure in case of success, it is impossible to break away from the game.
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Fortnite
- Publisher: Epic Games
- Developer: Epic Games
- Release date: July 25, 2017
- Co-op: local/network
Fortnite’s hastily added battle royale mode may have stifled co-op elements. However, this survival sim from Epic Games is still fun to play with friends. The gameplay is very reminiscent of the standard four-player Horde mode, and construction adds to the third-person action the need to think through your strategy.
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Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
- Publisher: Asteroid Base Inc.